This entry is to help identify all the basic settings needed to successful working on the machine - extremely helpful as most techniques just say “as per the manual” without clarification on a lever or button orientation sometime
The first thing I recommend is to use a label maker and name all the parts on your machine because simply calling something a thingamajig isn’t going to cut it if you need to ask a question online. My first blog entry covered all the accessories that my setup came with.
Settings: CAM LEVER: stockinet/Cast on (upside down V) | SIDE LEVERS on stockinet (circle - down position) | RUSSELL LEVERS: 2 | STITCH DIAL/SIZE: 3 | WEAVING BRUSHES at circle setting (up-not weaving). | | INTARSIA LEVERS: 1 | TENSION GUIDE: 1 (higher the number the tighter the tension) | STITCH DIAL: 3
Question - on this video - after the cast on they recommend raising the side levers to knit stockinette (which is not my understanding prior to seeing the video
I note all the carriage settings on the CAST ON page
Lace carriage and sinker plate - these parts only work together like this - the unpainted metal part does not attach on any other carriage. The underside of this sinker place controls the needle movement without careful handling the two screws on the underside edge can come out of alignment and causing failure of the needle movement. However there are YouTube maintenance videos - my original lace carriage needs servicing.