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Summary of Contents for Daedalus STARLING V3FP
- Page 1 Daedalus Spinning Wheels Starling v3FP...
- Page 2 Bobbin, Flyer, Motor Mount, Serial Plate, 3mm Allen Wrench, Rear Right Side with Tension Knob Left Side with Tension Anchor Orifice Reducer, Drive Belt, Orifice Hook, Maiden Cup, Face, Tie Knob Maiden Bearing, Pinion, Guide Guide Wires face in toward the bobbin •...
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Page 3: Getting Started
Welcome to the Flock! Thank you for purchasing the most popular Daedalus electric spinning wheel to date! It was designed to be quiet, long-lived, and to require little to no maintenance during its lifetime. Should you need any assistance in the future with your wheel, please do not hesitate to contact us at support@daedalusspinningwheels.com. - Page 4 To do so, check the pinion pulley (the groove that holds your drive band) on the front of the motor. It should be located directly below the belt groove on the flyer above. Verify that the drive belt is parallel to the front frame by observing it from the side.
- Page 5 bits of paper towel to blot excess glue and lessen the chances of getting glue on your fingers. Then quickly roll the end firmly between your fingers to form the end into more of a point. Consider wearing rubber gloves to keep your fingers 100% glue- free.
- Page 6 Scotch Tension Basics Our wheels ship out in Scotch tension setup. The motor will be facing forward, and the pinion pulley will have just enough space between it and the front frame to slip on the rubber drive belt. Viewing from the side will verify that the drive belt is parallel to the adjacent front frame.
- Page 7 Increase Tension To reduce the slack on the tension belt, simply rotate the Left Tension Hook (2) outward until the slack is gone, then use the knob on the right to fine-tune from there. After traveling, a small adjustment may be required. Starling tension uses a spring, and you can look at it to see how Decrease Tension...
- Page 8 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 9 other end of the chassis. Verify this visually from the side to ensure the drive belt is parallel with the rear frame. When moving the tension hook pieces from one end to the other, your overall tension may be affected. Fine-tune them in their new placement.
- Page 10 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 speed 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 slightly...
- Page 12 Lace Flyer Kit The Lace Flyer for the Starling V3/V3FP can only be used in Scotch Tension. Please do not use this flyer in Irish Tension under any circumstance, not even for rewinding. The Lace Flyer has a 6 mm orifice and comes with 3 lace bobbins, 2 rear bearings, and an adapter for the Maiden Cup, which allows it to hold the smaller Maiden Bearing of this flyer.
- Page 13 Tension The Lace Flyer can use the same tension belt you use for your Standard Flyer, especially for high take up plying jobs. You also have in your spares kit 1mm kevlar, a cinch, and some elastic bands that can be used to create an Ultra Light Tension Belt.
- Page 14 stretched. Before spinning, get to know your tension by using your bobbin leader to get a feel for your take up. Make macro adjustments first by rotating the left side with the elastic first. Then, if micro adjustments are needed, you can use the tension dial on the right side.
- Page 15 pinion. As you feel comfortable with the set up, increase the speed as needed. If you get to 100% speed and still need more, move your drive belt to the larger high-speed motor whorl. With higher speeds, consider setting higher start/stop delays in the controller. Wheel Balance Due to the nature of high speeds, your wheel should be balanced as well as possible.
- Page 16 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 17 Fine-tune your speed as you get comfortable. You will need to slightly adjust the tension as you change your speed and as the bobbin fills with yarn. Please review our Daedalus Speed Controller Manual for more in- depth information.
- Page 20 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 21 Troubleshooting If there is something wrong with your wheel, please review the following information. Should you need further assistance, please contact support@daedalusspinningwheels.com. Including photos and/ or videos can be extremely beneficial for assisting you. Wheel is making an unusual noise Check the alignment of your tension anchors and drive belt/motor.
- Page 22 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. Guides are too difficult to move Guides may be difficult to move at first with a new wheel.
- Page 23 RPM Speed Table The following RPM (rotation per minute) stats were recorded from a typical Starling V3FP after a short break-in period. Top speed will increase around 3-4% from these numbers after approximately 100- 200 hours of use. Actual performance figures vary between wheels by less than 1.5% (30 RPM at top speed), due to slight variations in...
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Page 24: Care And Maintenance
Care & Maintenance If you need any assisance with your wheel, please do not hesitate to reach out to support@daedalusspinningwheels.com. Does my wheel need to be oiled or greased? Our wheels are designed with high-grade, sealed roller bearings that are greased from the factory and will never require oil or any other attention. - Page 25 If you live in a high humidity area, you may notice some slight tarnishing on the maiden bearing. This can be cleaned with a jewelry polishing cloth. Noticed cracks developing on O-rings Please email Daedalus Support with information and photos of the wheel’s condition for repair.
- Page 26 Starling V3FP Spares Kit & Accessories Chassis Bolts, Square Nuts, Axle O-ring, Super Glue, Tension Springs, Cinches Rubber Grommets, Rear Bearing, Rubber Feet, Kevlar Tension, Drive Belt Starling V3/V3FP Lace Flyer Spares Kit & Accessories Maiden Cup Adapter Super Glue, Tension Springs, Elastics,...
- Page 27 15V can be harmful to your wheel and void your warranty. When using a battery, please ensure it is set to 15V. Daedalus Spinning Wheels LLC will not be held liable for any damages incurred to persons or property due to the use of non- approved third-party manufactured components on our products.
- Page 28 Daedalus Spinning Wheels Starling v3FP...
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