Louet Octado Instructions Manual
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35Installing the electronic interfacePlease refer to the manual provided with the electronic interface for details on installing theelectronic interface.Tips and tricks for using the loomInstalling the heddles to the shaftsWith some weave structures there are many warp threads on the first two shafts. To help these twofirst shafts moving down when the shed closes, we have added some additional weight to theseshafts.To help the shafts slide properly along each other during weaving, it is necessary to have someheddles at both ends of all shafts, especially when you weave a small project.Texsolv heddles consist of a doublepolyester cord that is connected at specificdistances. This chain of heddles is foldedin a zigzag fashion into bundles of onehundred.With a sharp pair of scissors, cut the loopsbetween the heddles.Count the desired number of heddles foreach shaft and make bundles by tying theheddles in four places. Always place moreheddles than you actually need on eachshaft.The sides of the shafts are made from steel wire. The ends of the steel wire are bent 90 degreesand the ends are put into a small hole in the end of the shaft bars.Putting the side of the shaft into and out of the hole of the shaft bar is a little tricky. The groove at theend of the shaft bars have a specific shape, so that the shaft end snaps into place the moment it isat the proper depth in the shaft bar. When you remove a shaft end, you need to pull hard enough toovercome this extra resistance. Make sure you keep the shaft end square relative to the shaft bar;otherwise the bended end will bite into the wood.When you put the end of the metal shaft side back in the hole, you can look at the hole in the shaftbar. If the metal shaft side is in the middle of the hole, the metal shaft side is also in the middle ofthe hole into where it has to be inserted.Push the dobby hook at the side of thecastle inward. This will unlock the shaft,and you can pull the shaft up.Put something (like a book) between theshaft bars. Now the shafts you wanted tolift will stay in a higher position.Remove the shaft end from the upper shaftbar, slide the bundle of heddles over theshaft bar and click the shaft end back intothe shaft bar. Also position the cord backinto the groove of the shaft end. |
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