Ashford e-Spinner 3 User manual

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INSTRUCTIONS
ESP3-140423V6
e-Spinner 3

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Assembly
Screw eye
Before commencing, please read these instructions
completely, identify the parts and note the assembly
sequence.
Finish
Your e-Spinner 3 has been lacquered prior to
assembly. If desired Ashford Finishing Wax Polish may
be applied to further enhance its appearance.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
THE ASHFORD e-Spinner 3
Tools Required
(small hammer)
1. Squeeze and slide the stainless-steel yarn guides
onto the flyer arms.
Note the nylon eyes are on the same side.
NOTE: when spinning at higher RPM it may be
necessary to squeeze and rotate whichever yarn
guide isn’t being used to achieve perfect balance.
2. Cut the nylon brake band into 2 pieces, 35cm (14")
for the brake band and 65cm (25½") for the lazy
kate. Tie the 35cm (14") piece to one of the springs
attached to a screw eye. Then tie the spring to the
brake band allowing approx. 27cm – 28cm (10½ – 11")
between the springs. See illustration. Thread the
tail of the nylon brake band down the inside of the
spring and trim o surplus.
3. Rub candle wax onto the end of the
screw eye. Thread the screw eye with the
tension spring and brake band attached,
into the pilot hole in the let-hand side.
4. Rub candle wax onto the end of the
screw eye. Thread the screw eye into the
pilot hole in the right-hand side.
27cm – 28cm (10½" – 11")

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5. Apply a drop of oil to the flyer spindle and slide a
bobbin on.
6. Apply a drop of oil to the end of the flyer shat and
feed it into the flexible motor drive. Note the flat on the
shat aligns with the raised line on the flexible drive.
Snap the flyer down into the front flyer bearing. Apply a
drop of oil to lubricate this bearing. Don’t over oil.
7. Tie one end of the black waxed thread to the
end of the spring, thread through the screw eye
and tension knob and tie a knot.
8. Place the nylon brake
band around the bobbin
whorl, place the tension
knob in the tapered
hole and tighten until
the springs just start to
extend. This is the normal
amount of brake band
tension required. Do not
extend the springs more
than 1½ times their own
length.
9. Locate the threading
hook into the tapered hole
in the front.

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If you would like to START
and STOP your e-Spinner 3
with the foot switch only,
insert the foot switch plug
into the FOOT SWITCH hole
in the back of the e-Spinner
3. There are two operating
modes.
Turn the ON/OFF
switch to ON.
Lightly tap the foot switch to turn the e-Spinner 3 ON and lightly tap again to
turn it OFF.
Recommended Mode
ON/OFF
The e-Spinner 3 is fitted with a sot start which results in
the motor taking 2-3 seconds to reach the desired speed.
This prevents the yarn being jerked out of your hands
when starting. When you want to stop always switch the
e-Spinner 3 OFF rather than using the speed control. Check
the red LED light is o before you leave your e-Spinner 3.
LED Light
The Red LED light indicates the status of your e-Spinner 3.
Constant On
The e-Spinner 3 is running normally.
Flashing short on/short o
The e-Spinner 3 is on standby. The speed is set to ZERO or
the foot switch is OFF.
Flashing long on/short o
The AC/DC adapter is under load. This is OK, and you can’t
harm the e-Spinner 3. However, we recommend you apply
a drop of oil to the flyer and bobbin bearings, reduce the
brake band tension and reduce speed until the flashing
stops.
Z TWIST/S TWIST (Clockwise/Anticlockwise)
Z TWIST is for spinning, S TWIST is for
plying. Do not reverse the direction without
stopping the motor with the ON/OFF switch.
SPEED
Start on SLOW and turn the dial
clockwise to gradually increase the
speed until the desired RPM is reached.
Foot Switch
S TWIST
Z TWIST
1. Tie the 65cm (25½") piece of nylon brake band to the other spring
attached to a screw eye. Thread the tail of the nylon brake band down
the inside of the spring and trim o surplus.
2. Rub candle wax onto the end of the screw eye. Thread the screw
eye with the spring and brake band attached into the pilot hole in the
lazy kate base.
3. Gently tap the 2 bobbin pins into the holes in the lazy kate base.
4. Gently squeeze the ends of the yarn guide together and push it
into the 2 holes in the lazy kate base.
5. Position the 2 bobbins onto the bobbin pins.
6. Thread the nylon brake band through the hole in the tension knob
and tie a knot.
7. Place the tension knob in the tapered hole, wrap the nylon brake
band around the 2 bobbin whorls and tighten until the spring just
starts to extend. This is the normal amount of tension required. Do
not extend the spring more than 1½ times its own length.
When plying, feed the 2 ends of your yarn through the yarn guide.
Lazy kate
100-240V AC/DC Adapter
Control Panel
Plug the 100-240V AC/DC adapter into an appropriate wall socket and
the plug into the 12V INPUT hole in the back of the e-Spinner 3.

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NOTE: Ensure the e-Spinner 3 is switched OFF before
removing the foot switch plug.
Lightly put your foot
on the foot switch and
turn the power ON.
Alternate Mode
The e-Spinner 3 will operate only while your foot is on
the foot switch. Lit your foot o and the e-Spinner 3
will stop.
(while your foot
is on the foot
switch)
IMPORTANT: Avoid tripping over or yanking on the foot
switch or AC/DC adapter cords as this can damage or
break the plugs and void your warranty. Please remove
both cords when transporting your e-Spinner 3.
S TWIST
Z TWIST
INPUT
Spinning
IMPORTANT: Make sure the flyer has snapped fully into
the bearing before starting spinning.
1. Tie a piece of yarn, called a leader, approx. 1metre (1
yard) long to the bobbin. Thread it through the flyer yarn
guides with the black inserts on the right-hand side of
the flyer and out through the orifice.
2. Have your prepared fibres ready to spin.
3. Adjust the tension knob until both springs are only
just beginning to stretch.
4. Check the S TWIST/Z TWIST switch is on Z TWIST
(down) and the SPEED control is on SLOW. Switch
the ON/OFF switch to ON. Gradually turn the SPEED
control clockwise until the flyer starts to turn slowly.
5. Allow the leader to start feeding in and commence
drating the prepared fibres onto it.
6. Adjust the SPEED control and tension knob to achieve
a comfortable speed and take up. Use the ON/OFF switch
or foot switch (rather than the speed control) to stop
the motor when moving the position of the yarn guide.
This will ensure you recommence at the same speed.
- If your yarn breaks, drat a thicker yarn, increase the
speed a little, reduce the brake tension and oil the
bearings.
- If your yarn kinks, is over twisted or won’t feed on,
reduce speed and increase the brake tension a little.
Changing the bobbin
- Turn the motor o using the ON/OFF switch or foot
switch. Use 2 hands, one either side of the front bearing
to lit and snap the flyer out of the bearing. Pull the flyer
towards you out of the flexible drive.
- Change the bobbin, then hook the brake band back
over the flyer whorl, slide the flyer back into the flexible
drive and snap the flyer down into the front bearing.
Lubrication
- We recommend Ashford Spinning Wheel Oil be
regularly applied to the front flyer and bobbin
bearings.
- The bobbin and flyer must revolve freely and
independently of each other.
- A drop of Vaseline or oil may be applied to the
flexible motor drive to make bobbin changing
easier and to minimize noise.
- The ball bearings in the motors may be noisy
for the first 5-10 minutes as they “run-in” and the
grease is dissipated evenly.
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Safety
1. Take care to ensure children and pets
are always well clear of the e-Spinner when
starting or while it is in use.
2. Always unplug the AC/DC adapter from the
wall when not in use.
3. Never leave the e-Spinner 3 without
switching it OFF at the ON/OFF switch.
4. Ensure the e-Spinner 3 is switched o before
removing the foot switch plug.
5. Do not use your e-Spinner 3 in damp or wet
conditions.
6. Never open the electronic compartment
without first disconnecting it from the power
supply.
7. Use the padded carry bag to protect your
e-Spinner 3, Lazy kate, AC/DC adapter and foot
switch when not in use or travelling.
Accessories - Available from your local Ashford Dealer.
12V Cigarette Cord
so you can spin away
from home in your car,
caravan, RV, boat or
using a battery pack.
Bobbins
Ashford Jumbo
single drive
bobbins.
Plying
1. Thread the leader through the flyer yarn guides with
the black inserts on the let-hand side of the flyer, and
out through the orifice. Locate your 2 bobbins of spun
yarn onto the lazy kate pins, thread the 2 strands of yarn
through the yarn guide and tie them to the leader.
2. Check the S TWIST/Z TWIST switch is on S TWIST (up) and
the SPEED control is on SLOW. Switch the ON/OFF switch
to ON. Gradually turn the SPEED control clockwise until the
flyer starts to turn slowly.
* For further spinning and plying information
refer to "The Ashford Book of Hand
Spinning" by Jo Reeve, a 116 page book full
of ideas and inspirations for spinners or
visit our website www.ashford.co.nz
S TWIST
Z TWIST
3. Allow the leader and your spun yarn to start feeding in.
Use the least amount of brake band tension possible.
Orifice Reducer Bush
- The nylon bush may be inserted into the flyer orifice to
reduce the diameter from 15mm (5/8”) to 10mm (3/8”).
- This is beneficial when spinning finer yarns as it will help
prevent the yarn vibrating. By drating the yarn at about a
45 degree angle to the orifice the vibration will almost be
eliminated.
- When spinning or plying thicker yarns, remove the bush.
- When not using the reducer bush store it in the hole in
the back.