KNITTER, MACHINE

Domain	Definition
Occupations	Tends one or more machines that knit fabrics, garment parts, or other articles from yarn: Creels machine and ties end of yarn to yarn in machine or threads yarn through guides, tension springs, stop-motion devices, and $T3yarn carrier$T1 or needles, using hook. Starts machine and laps end of tubular or flat knitted goods around $T3takeup roller.$T1 Observes knitting to detect yarn breaks, exhausted yarn packages, and knitting defects. Ties broken yarn ends, replaces exhausted yarn packages, and notifies KNITTING-MACHINE FIXER (knitting) 689.260-026 of mechanical defects. Cuts knitted fabric, using scissors, and doffs roll of cloth from machine. May mark ticket to indicate number of holes in knitted goods. May replace defective needles, using needle pliers or wrench. May weigh roll of knitted goods and record weight. May oil machine. May be designated according to type of machine tended as Circular Knitter (knitting); Flat Knitter (knitting). May be designated according to type of fabric knitted as Jersey Knitter (knitting); Pile-Fabric Knitter (knitting); Rib-Cloth Knitter (knitting), or garment part as Collar Knitter (knitting); Cuff Knitter (knitting). (references)
	Sets up and operates battery of automatic, link-type (Jacquard) knitting machines to knit garments of specified pattern and design: Places chains that control operation of machine on machine sprockets. Places cones of yarn on machine spindles and threads end of yarn through machine guides, tension devices, and needle eyes. Turns screws to set carrier stops and adjust stroke of yarn carrier. Pushes lever to separate needle plates of machine and hooks stitches of knitted piece of fabric onto needles to serve as base for knitting. Starts machine and observes operation to detect defective knitting. Ties ends of broken yarn with weaver's knot. Separates needle plates and removes finished fabric from machine. (references)
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Anagrams: KNITTER, MACHINE

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