Crazy Monkey Creations 2 Yard Electric Skein Winder Quick setup guide

2 Yard Electric
Skein Winder
Assembly and Use

Package Contents
• 1 - Triangular Base (w/ motor)
• 1 - Cross Arm
• 1 - Left Foot (w/ yarn guide)
• 1 - Right Foot
• 2 - Adjustable Fingers (w/ yarn clip)
• 2 - Adjustable Fingers (no clip)
• 4 - Slider Pads
• 1 - Drive Pulley
• 1 - Variable Speed Control
(w/ power cord)
• 1 - V-Belt
• 4 - Plastic Knobs
• 1 - 3/8 x 7” Hex Head Bolt
(w/ washer & roll pin)
• 1 - 3/8 x 2” Fender Washer
• 2 - Ball Bearings
• 1 - 1/2” Aluminum Spacer
• 1 - 5/16” Aluminum Spacer
• 1 - Roll Pin
• 2 - 3/8” Washers
• 1 - Lock Nut
• 4 - 1-1/2” Flat Head Wood Screws
• 4 - 5/16 x 1-3/4” Carriage Bolts
• 4 - 5/16” Washers
Tools Required
• #2 Phillips or #2 Square Drive Screwdriver
• 9/16” Open End Wrench, Socket Wrench or
Adjustable Wrench
• 11/32” Open End Wrench or Adjustable
Wrench (if needed to adjust belt tension)

Assembling the Winder
Inspect the contents of your package.
If any parts are missing or damaged,
call or e-mail us so we can send you
replacement parts immediately.
Main Body:
Screw left foot (with yarn guide) and right
foot (without yarn guide) to the bottom
of the triangular winder base using the
provided 1-1/2” long at head wood
screws and either a #2 square drive or
#2 Phillips screw driver.
Cross Arms:
Insert 3/8 x 6-1/2” bolt with washer and
roll pin through the hole in the center of
the cross arms. Be sure the slot and
engraved size markings are facing
forward. The pin should t snugly in the
slot on the front of the arms, you may
have to tap the bolt with a hammer to
fully insert it. If the roll pin does not line
up with the slot, rotate 180º. The washer
should sit at against the surface of the
cross arms.
Place the 3/8 x 2” fender washer on the
bolt, against the back side of the cross
arms, followed by the 1/2” aluminum
spacer. Note, there are two aluminum
spacers, this is the larger of the two.
Place one of the ball bearings on the
bolt behind the spacer.
Insert the entire arm and bolt assembly
into the front of the winder base, through
the hole at the top. The bearing should
seat nearly ush inside the hole.

Pulley & Belt:
Place the second ball bearing on the
bolt on the back side of the wider. The
bearing should seat in the large hole
on the back side of the winder base.
Followed by the 5/16” (the smaller)
aluminum spacer and a 3/8” washer.
Insert the roll pin through the hole in
the back of the bolt, just behind the
washer. Turn the arms so that the hole
is horizontal, this will keep the pin from
falling out while you install the pulley.
Loop the v-belt around the large wooden
pulley and hold with one hand on each
side to keep the belt from slipping. Insure
that the slot on the front of the pulley is
facing towards the winder body. Hook the
extra length of the belt under the small
pulley on the motor shaft. Carefully lift
the wooden pulley until you can slip it on
the end of the bolt, while being sure not
to drop the belt. Push the pulley onto
the bolt and align the slot with the roll
pin. The pin should t snugly in the slot
on the pulley, and the pulley should be
at against the washer.
Place a 3/8” washer on the bolt, followed
by the 3/8” lock nut. Hold the cross arms
steady with one hand while using a 9/16”
wrench to tighten the nut. Tighten the
nut just until the cross arms and pulley
feel solid. Do not over tighten as this
will put undue pressure on the bearings
and make the winder turn slower.

Belt Tension:
The drive belt tension is adjusted to
the correct tension before shipping.
However should the motor move during
shipping or assembly readjustment may
be necessary.
The drive belt should appear slightly
loose, but be tight enough that it can not
be easily removed from the lower drive
pulley. To check the tension grasp one
side of the belt half way between the
two pulleys and move it back and forth.
There should be approximately 2 inches
of play. If the belt is too tight it will put
more load on the motor, if too loose it
may slip off the pulley.
If adjustment is necessary, use an
11/32” wrench or adjustable wrench
to hold the nuts inside the base and
slightly loosen the two screws securing
the motor bracket to the base using a
Phillips screwdriver. Tilt the motor up
or down to achieve the correct tension,
then retighten the mounting screws.
Adjustable Fingers:
Insert a 5/16 x 1-3/4” carriage bolt
through the wooden slider pad, so that
the square neck of the carriage bolt seats
in the square hole in the pad. Hold an
adjustable nger on the front of one arm
of the crass arms, so that the tongue
on the back side of the nger ts in the
groove on the arm. Insert the carriage
bolt/slider assembly through the back
of the arm, and through the hole in the
nger, so that the tongue on slider ts
into the groove in the arm.
Place a 5/16” washer on the end of the
carriage bolt, followed by the plastic
knob. Tighten the knob until the head of
the carriage bolt seats fully.
Repeat for the other 3 nger assemblies.
For best operation and balance, the
two ngers with yarn clips should be
opposite of each other.

Danger: The winder arms
are very solid and spin
at very high speed. Keep
hands, arms, head and other
appendages clear of spinning winder.
Severe injury can occur.
Danger: The yarn moves
extremely fast. Do not
touch the yarn or attempt to
guide it with your hand while
winding. The yarn may cause a severe
and painful cut.
Warning: Do not leave the skein winder
unattended while in use. If yarn catches
on the swift or other object the yarn,
swift or winder may be damaged.
Warning: Keep pets and children clear
of the winder and yarn.
Using the Winder
Adjusting Skein Size:
The winder arms can be adjusted for any
circumference from 36 inches up to 89
inches. Each arm is marked at 1 yard,
1-1/2 yard, and 2 yard circumferences
for convenience.
To adjust, loosen the knob on one slider
and slide to desired position, re-tighten
the knob. For a 1 yard, 1-1/2 yard or
2 yard skein position the slider with the
outside edge aligned with the respective
line marked on the arm. Repeat for
the other 3 arms. The sliders should
be positioned equally on each arm for
proper balance during use. Do not set
the arms to their smallest size, or it will
not be possible to remove the skein
later.

Winding a Skein:
Pass the yarn through guide loop on
the left foot and under the arms. Bring
the yarn up an around the arms in a
counter-clockwise motion. Wrap the
warn counter-clockwise around a nger
which has a clip and secure it with
the clip. Rotate the winder counter-
clockwise by hand for a few revolutions
to be sure that yarn feeds smoothly.
This will also help further secure the
yarn before starting powered operation.
Make sure yarn is taut and not caught
on any obstructions.
Turn the control knob to it’s lowest
setting (counter-clockwise) then press
the knob to turn on the power. Rotate the
knob clockwise until the desired speed
is reached. Continue winding until the
skein is the desired size. Press the
knob to stop the winder. When winding
thin yarn which is easily broken, or yarn
which tangles easily it is best to use a
slower speed.
Winding From a Swift:
Securely attach your swift to a table or
solid object. The winder winds very fast
causing strong vibrations in the swift.
Be sure that the yarn is not tangled on
the swift. If the yarn gets stuck it could
break or damage the swift. If the swift
is not secured if could be pulled toward
the winder, causing personal injury or
damage to the swift or winder.
Tuck the loose end of the yarn on the
swift under the coil of yarn. If left to ap
about, the loose end can wrap around
the yarn as you are winding, causing
the yarn to break.
Removing the Skein:
Tie off the skein. Remove the end of the
yarn from the clip. Loosen the knob on
any slider and move it toward the center.
If the yarn is very tight the slider may not
move easily. Pinching the outside end
of the slider to the arm will usually free
the slider. If the skein does not easily
come off the winder, it may be necessary
to loosen another slider. Remove the
skein and return the slider to the desired
position. Re-tighten the knob. You are
now ready to wind your next skein.

Warranty
We produce our skein winders to the highest standards
of quality and performance. Your skein winder is backed
by a one year warranty against defect in material or
workmanship. If your winder breaks or becomes non
functional for any reason, within one year from the date
of delivery we will repair or replace it free of charge.
E-mail us at [email protected] to
arrange for the repair of your winder.