1) Tends tufting machine equipped with pattern roller and solenoids that control machine needles to tuft intricate designs: Selects pattern according to specifications and positions pattern on machine, using handtools
- 2) Pulls yarn ends through machine guides, tensions, and needle eyes to thread machine.
- 3) Draws material under machine needles, through cut-pile mechanism, and laps end around takeup rod.
- 4) Starts machine and observes operation to detect broken yarn or faulty pile cutting.
- 5) Rethreads broken yarn or replaces broken needles.
- 6) Replaces dull knives for cut-pile mechanism, using handtools.
- 7) Removes dull rolls from machine