Textile Knitting Machine Operator how-to

How to Doff a Fabric Roll Safely

Rolls are heavy.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Rolls are heavy. In short: stop; cut; use, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Stop the machine.

  2. Cut fabric.

  3. Use a hoist or cart.

  4. Remove the roll.

  5. Label it.

  6. Restart.

Safety reminders for textile knitting machine operators

  • Wear hearing protection
  • Keep hands clear of needles
  • Use lifting aids
  • Follow lockout/tagout

Circular knitting · Loom · Warp · Weft · Broken end · Cone: see the full textile knitting machine operator glossary.

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