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USING DIFFERENT FLYER WHORLS
The type of ber you are spinning and
the kind of yarn you want to produce will
determine which yer whorl to use. Your
spinning wheel comes with a medium
speed whorl and a fast speed whorl. We
offer four other whorls and a high speed
bobbin so you can spin any type of yarn
you wish. The general rules to remember:
the larger (slower) the whorl, the thicker
the yarn, the less the twist, and the
greater the take-up.
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FEET
The front feet of your spinning wheel
can be adjusted to accommodate uneven
oors. Simply loosen the lock nut and
screw the foot up or down as needed, then
tighten the lock nut (Figure 11).
CARRYING HANDLES
The Ladybug has a handle on the front leg
and each of the back legs. To transport
your wheel, pick it up by whichever
handle is most comfortable. You can now
carry the wheel as if it were a briefcase.
mAintAining A lAdybUg
MAINTENANCE
A regular schedule of care and
maintenance will ensure you and your
Schacht spinning wheel many productive
years together.
■ Periodically clean excess bers from all
parts of your wheel.
■ Clean dust and dirt from the drive
wheel with a damp cloth.
■ Periodically lubricate the moving parts.
■ Touch up worn or chipped areas with
ne sandpaper and Danish oil.
■ Check screws for tightness. (Changes
in the environment and the action of
spinning can cause screws and nuts to
loosen over time.)
STORAGE
Try to keep your wheel in a dry, moderate
climate and avoid extreme temperatures—
store away from direct sunlight.
WHORL RATIOS
Whorl Ratio
Extra Slow Speed 3.2:1 / 3.6:1
Slow Speed 4.7:1 / 5.5:1
Medium Speed (included) 6.5:1 / 8:1
Fast Speed (included) 9:1 / 10.5:1
High Speed* 11.5:1 / 14:1
Super High Speed* 12:1 / 14.5:1
*These whorls require a High Speed Bobbin.
FIGURE 11: ADJUSTING THE FRONT FEET
treadle
foot
lock nut
treadle
support bar
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