Ashford DRUM CARDER Fine User manual

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INSTRUCTIONS
Inside spring
washer
ASHFORD DRUM CARDERS
The Ashford Drum Carder
Prepare batts quickly and efficiently. Ideal for spinning or felting. The
packer brush helps pack the carded fibres into the teeth of the large drum
which allows more fibres to be carded and results in a thicker batt. It helps
control fine low crimp fibres such as mohair, angora and alpaca.
The two-speed ratios give flexibility and control when carding and blending.
Use the 6:1 ratio to prepare your fleece. The controlled intake and carding
will produce a smooth even batt ready for blending, spinning or felting.
Use the 4:1 ratio to blend sliver, colours and different fibre types
consistently into an open and airy batt.
Includes a cleaning brush for keeping the drums clean, doffer and clamps.
The adjustable drum clearance allows you to set the teeth distance for total
control of your fibre. All nylon bearings ensure it is light and easy to turn.
The card cloth has wire teeth with a special protective coating and a flexible
rubber backing for long life. The carder is strong and robust with the body
made from Silver Beech hardwood. The carder has rubber feet to prevent it
slipping. It comes assembled and lacquered ready to use.
NOTE: To avoid the drive cord stretching, when not in use, please loosen
the drive cord by moving it to a smaller pulley.
ADC010518V6
Fine, Super Fine and Wide
Packing material
This piece of wood is for packing purpose only.
Use the nail to adjust
the drum clearance.
6:1 ratio
4:1 ratio
4:1 ratio
*If the handle
obstructs the
doffer strip,
replace the
inside spring
washer with
the optional
flat 22x10
washer.
Handle
Doffer Strip

P2
HOW TO USE

P3
When the large drum is full or fibre starts collecting on the
small drum, loosen the 2 knobs and twist the packer brush
up out of the teeth.
Remove the batt, clean the drums as nessecary, reposition the brush into the carder
teeth and tighten the 2 knobs. Experiment with the position of the packer brush to
best suit the fibre you are carding.
CHECK!

P4
MAINTENANCE OIL
*Optional
accessory
Ashford Spinning
Wheel Oil
If you find the handle hard
to turn...
You will need...
Cleaning
-Carding cloth-
Cleaning
-Drum shafts-
Use the cleaning brush
to clean the drums.
1 2
Oil the bearings
Remove the drive band

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REASSEMBLING CHECK!
*Optional accessory
Ashford Spinning
Wheel Oil
P5

NOTE!
The dirt and grease in unwashed wool can reduce the life of the carder.
Washed wool keep the carding cloth and teeth free from grease and grime.
ADJUSTING
-Gap between teeth-
You will need...
To wash wool
0~1mm
(1/16”)
detergent
WRENCH
P6
Remove the drive band.