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Summary of Contents for Daedalus SPARROW
- Page 1 Daedalus Spinning Wheels Sparrow...
- Page 2 • Maiden Bearing • Flyer Cap (do not remove) • Orifice • Maiden Cup • Face • Tie Knob Left Tension Anchor, Serial Plate, Motor Mount, Orifice Hook Guide Wires face in toward the bobbin 2 Speed Pinion, Guide • Rear Bearing •...
- Page 3 Getting Started Check out all of our YouTube videos on how to use the Sparrow by scanning this QR code with your mobile device or click on https://www.youtube.com/@daedalusspinningwheels Package contents may shift during shipping, so let’s...
- Page 4 To more easily see the belt making steps, the instructions are depicting the Kevlar belt we use on our other wheels. Do not use Kevlar on your Sparrow as it can damage 3d printed whorls (flyer and older non-Aluminum drum Sparrow bobbins).
- Page 5 5. To prevent fraying, use a lighter to melt the ends of the belt. Alternatively, add a small amount of super glue to this cut end to prevent fraying. When applying super glue, do so in between bits of paper towel to blot excess glue and lessen the chances of getting glue on your fingers.
- Page 6 Two-Speed Pinion The black pinion pulley on the front of the motor has two grooves: the smaller one is Low Speed and should be used primarily. If you increase the controller to 100% in Low Speed and still need more, switch the motor belt to the larger High Speed pulley and enjoy a significant increase in speed! When changing the motor belt from one pulley to the other, you will need to move the motor mount assembly...
- Page 8 After traveling or changes in humidity, a small adjustment may be required. Sparrow tension uses a spring, and you can look at it to see how much tension is being applied. The usable range goes from spring collapsed to fully extended at almost double its length.
- Page 10 Setting Up for Irish Tension Irish tension provides more takeup, or pulling in of the yarn, than Scotch tension. Changing to Irish tension is as easy as removing the flyer, tension belt, and motor drive belt. First, detach the motor and its mount by pushing down on one edge with both thumbs.
- Page 11 When moving the tension hook pieces from one end to the other, your overall tension may be affected. You may need to fine-tune their positions to ensure you have the tension as you want it. Please note that your direction switch will be opposite in Irish tension as compared to Scotch (meaning that I is S and II is now Z).
- Page 14 Start it up! Before you get started, always make sure the direction switch on the Speed Controller is in the middle (neutral) position, or else the wheel will attempt to start when you’re not ready. Please read the directions for using the Speed Controller, for more in-depth information. Direction Switch I - Clockwise Z twist (commonly chosen for spinning singles) 0 - Neutral...
- Page 15 The module should light up and show the current set speed. Adjust this as necessary using the Up/Down arrows, and then press the Daedalus logo on the Speed Controller. The display will show “- - -“, which is stopped. •...
- Page 16 Changing the Bobbin When it’s time to change your bobbin, simply slip off the tension belt, lift the rear end of the flyer, and rotate the assembly to either side. The maiden pivots freely, so the drive belt almost never needs to be removed.
- Page 17 RPM Speed Table The following RPM (rotation per minute) stats were recorded from Rebecca Giles’s Sparrow, Una. The RPM can vary slightly from one wheel to the next, so please use this as a general guideline. Speed % Low Speed...
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
200 grit to enlarge and smooth the inside of the hole on the guides. How do I remove the orifice reducer This wheel does not come with an orifice reducer. Please do not unscrew the flyer cap unless instructed by Daedalus Support. - Page 19 Test with an empty bobbin to rule out this as a possible cause for the vibration. If this does not help, please contact Daedalus Support. Yarn is snagging on something Check that your guides have the wire loop facing inward toward the bobbin.
- Page 20 Wipe away excess glue with a bit of paper towel. How do I flat-pack the Sparrow This wheel does not flat-pack. Do not disassemble your Sparrow frame.
- Page 21 (#10) has become a popular substitute. Avoid monofilament (fishing line) or other harsh materials. Do not use Kevlar on your Sparrow as it can damage 3d printed whorls (flyer and older non-Aluminum drum Sparrow bobbins). Cleaning your wheel To clean your e-spinner, please use a lint-free cloth.
- Page 23 Support@DaedalusSpinningWheels.com Safety Notes & Disclaimer Like all of our e-spinners, Sparrow is capable of high energy speeds. Please be mindful of your children and pets by keeping your wheel in neutral and unplugged from power at all times when you are away from it.
- Page 24 Daedalus Spinning Wheels Sparrow...
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