Ashford Handicrafts Limited
415 West Street, Ashburton 7700, New Zealand
Telephone 64 3 308 9087
sales@ashford.co.nz www.ashford.co.nz
1. Locate the drive band onto the flywheel and cone pulley.
2. Clamp the Ball Winder to the table.
3. Feed the yarn through the pig tail of the yarn guide.
4. Place the end of your yarn into the starter slot at the top of
the cone.
5. Start turning the flywheel slowly in a clockwise direction.
6. Hold the yarn at about a 45-degree angle down from the
yarn guide. Encourage the yarn to start forming the ball on
the centre groove of the cone.
7. It is very important to keep a constant tension on the
yarn with your hand while feeding the yarn onto the same
position of the yarn guide.
8. Once the ball has started to form continue to turn the
flywheel at a comfortable speed.
IMPORTANT: It is inevitable that the yarn will tangle or snag.
Always be ready to stop. Always control the yarn by keeping a
constant tension on the yarn. Watch the yarn as it comes off
the skeiner and be alert for snags or tangles. If in doubt SLOW
DOWN.
How to remove your ball of yarn
Lift the end of the yarn out of the slot in the top of the cone.
Use both hands, one either side of the ball of yarn and gently
lift the ball off the cone while keeping the end of the yarn free.
Before commencing - please read these instructions completely, identify the parts and note the safe operating procedure.
Finish - your Ball Winder has been lacquered prior to assembly. If desired Ashford Finishing Wax may be applied to further
enhance its appearance.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR BALL WINDER
Winding
Maintenance / Lubrication
• We recommend a drop of Ashford Spinning Wheel
Oil be regularly applied to the nylon bearings in the
flywheel and cone pulley. AVOID getting any oil on
the drive cone and the cone drive band.
• When not using your Ball Winder, reduce the tension
on the drive band by taking it off the flywheel.
• Replacement drive band sets available separately.
More Information
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Safe Operating Procedure
Take care to ensure children and pets are always well
clear of the Ball Winder while it is in use.
