Knitting machine "Neva-5": instruction, advantages and disadvantages

Knitting machines began to be popular since the 80's, when it was revealed that with their help you can quickly create the original thing. To date, such mechanisms have been improved, but many models are still popular. A vivid example is the knitting machine "Neva-5", the instruction manual for which contains a precise description of the work on the device. Thanks to the Soviet-made knitting machine, it is possible to carry out a classic knitting that has not been out of fashion for a long time. The machine was produced in the USSR, in the city of Leningrad, which is located on the Neva.

Specifications

Knitting machine "Neva-5", the instruction to which is available in the basic configuration, is a fairly simple mechanism, which can be managed even by an inexperienced master or novice. The fifth-class machine has a polycarbonate bed, which ensures a smooth and smooth movement of the needles during operation. Knitting machine "Neva-5", the instruction to which is released even in the electronic version, has small overall dimensions and does not deteriorate during storage. Main technical parameters:

• The weight of the machine is 11 kg.
• Type of needle - reed.
• The working width of the bed is 1000 mm.
• The developed weave is the smooth surface.

Advantages and disadvantages

One of the advantages of this knitting device is its affordable price in comparison with the equipment of foreign production. If a unit breaks down or wears out parts, spare parts can easily be purchased at stores that specialize in the sale of knitting and sewing accessories. Knitting machine "Neva-5", the instruction manual for which contains a detailed description of the technical characteristics, performs only a few operations, and many elements of the masters have to be completed manually. Also a significant disadvantage is that some elements of the machine are made of plastic.

In addition to the shortcomings, the knitting machine "Neva-5" has its advantages, namely:

1. The equipment has an easy adjustment;
2. You can work on a knitting machine immediately after reading the instructions in detail.
3. With the help of Soviet-made equipment it is possible to create modern beautiful things in record time (in comparison with manual viscous).

The equipment is not industrial. When buying a car, you need to check:

• Integrity of the design of the machine.
• Whether there is an instruction (the knitting machine "Neva-5" should be adjusted for work).
• Additional accessories.

Recommendations before work

Before you carry out the workflow, you need to inspect the machine and, if necessary, lubricate the rubbing parts. Knitting machine "Neva-5", the instruction for which contains a section on safety, during the working process must be rigidly fixed. Periodically, the machine must be cleaned of nap with a hard brush.

Basic Nodes and Elements

Like all knitting or sewing equipment, the "Neva-5" (knitting machine), the assembly instruction is available in the basic configuration, has such basic details as:

• Needle on which the carriage moves. The needle bed consists of a rail, a screw, a socket for the counter.
• A carriage that has a yarn guide, control levers and a density regulator, a slide and a handle for easy knitting.
• Cover for the knitting machine, on which are located: the socket for tension of the thread, the socket for accessories, the socket for the pulling combs, and also the gasket.
• Block of the yarn guide.
• Thread guide.
• Rack.
• Counter.
• A pull-off comb.
• Lock.

Assembly Instructions

Before starting work, the equipment is unpacked and cleaned of dust. It is necessary to wipe with a dry cloth of a needle bed, and also the tool which is available in the given complete set. The knitting machine is installed on the edge of the table using clamps (they are embedded in the nests). The assembly of the machine includes the following stages:

1. Unpacking the tool, namely the clamp, the carriage, the handle, the tensioner and the thread guide, the thread guide unit, the counter and the rack.
2. Release the carriage.
3. Setting the meter.
4. Adjustment (depending on the number and color of the threads) of the thread tensioner and thread guide.
5. Mounting the handle on the carriage.
6. Fixation of the yarn guide.
7. The grooves located on the rear wall of the carriage cover move to the upper position.

How to improve the equipment

Knitting machine "Neva-5" will be an excellent assistant for beginners who want to learn through trial and error how to create really high-quality things before buying expensive equipment. "Neva-5" will allow you to master the basics of knitting art, and also quickly learn how to perform various classical weaving. Thanks to the knitting machine, you can create scarves, knitted scarves, sweaters and hats. Products can be decorated with openwork patterns, which are also formed on the device "Neva-5".

Universal design of the knitting machine allows you to easily turn it into a two-ply knitting machine in addition to the equipment you purchased. For this, the master needs to equip the knitting mechanism with an additional prefix, so that the knitting machine's capabilities will literally be limitless.

The household knitting machine is still considered reliable and perfectly suited for those who are fond of knitting not only hats and scarves, but also sweaters. Knitting machine "Neva-5", the instruction to which allows you to quickly master the mechanism, can be used both for single knitting products, and for mass production of knitted things. It is worth remembering that the quality of things also depends on the quality of the yarn that is used in knitting.