Toyota KS-858
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| Toyota KS-858 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Model | KS-858 |
| Gauge | Standard |
| Type | Domestic |
| Patterning | 12 stitch punch card |
| Needles | 200 |
| Release Year | 1970s |
| Accessories | Knit Tracer sheets, table clamps, 12-stitch punch cards, transfer tools, claw weights, carriage lock |
| Also Known As | Elna KS858 |
The Toyota KS-858 is a standard-gauge punchcard knitting machine manufactured by Aisin Seiki (Toyota Group) in the 1970s.[1] It features 200 steel latch needles with a 4.5 mm pitch and an integrated mechanical Knit Tracer.
Features & Capabilities[edit]
- Integrated Knit Tracer: Features a built-in mechanical garment contour tracer on the carriage bed frame.
- Patterning: Automatic needle selection using standard 12-stitch repeat punchcards.
- Stitch Styles: Supports tuck, slip, fair-isle, weaving, and lace (requires separate lace carriage).
Compatible Accessories[edit]
- Ribber: Pairs with the Toyota KR-460 ribber bed.
- Lace Carriage: Compatible with the Toyota standard-gauge lace carriage.
Manuals and Documentation[edit]
- Toyota KS-858 Dutch Manual (PDF)
- Toyota KS-858 English Manual (PDF)
- Toyota KS-858 French Manual (PDF)
- Toyota KS-858 Russian Manual (PDF)
- Toyota KS-858 Manual (PDF)