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.
