Installation of Knitting Machine Needle Retainer Bar aka Sponge Bar or Needle Presser Bar Please read these directions first before attempting to remove or install a new sponge bar (needle retainer bar) Most models Put machine on flat surface with lots of room at the ends for removal of bar Remove old sponge bar taking note of sponge bar position (metal side up) and (length and width of sponge bar. Clean the sponge bar slot with a long "rat tail" (catail) brush. While inserting the brush (from the right hand side of the machine when viewed from machine front) rotate the brush counterclockwise. Insert new sponge bar into slot using steady hand pressure and making sure metal side is up and sponge side is down. NEVER USE A HAMMER OR FORCE THE BAR INTO THE SLOT. While inserting sponge bar, push machine needles down so that sponge side slides on top of the needles. (you may only be able to push only a few down at a time). Stop if pushing bar becomes difficult or it jams. Do not force the sponge bar into position. Use care when installing to be sure sponge bar goes in straight and without bending If the sponge bar is slightly longer or shorter, it will not affect the performance of the machine but the sponge portion must reach across all the needles
Installation of Knitting Machine Needle Retainer Bar aka Sponge Bar or Needle Presser Bar
