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- Page 1 Electric Eel Wheel 6.1 User Manual October 12, 2023 Thanks for joining the EEW community! The EEW 6.1 is a portable, affordable, and thoughtfully designed e-Spinner. This guide will help you get started with your new spinning wheel.
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Page 2: Parts List
Safety This product has moving parts, and injury can result if used improperly. Before you plug in the wheel, set the speed control to zero by turning the dial counterclockwise as far as it can go. Be mindful of your surroundings and don’t let any objects touch the spinning parts on the product while it is running. -
Page 4: Initial Setup
Initial Setup When you receive the EEW, you need to spend a few minutes putting together some parts. No tools are required for this assembly. First, assemble the bobbins. There are two types of bobbin disks one has a pulley (extra ridges) and the other is flat. Put a metal bearing into the end of each type of bobbin disk. -
Page 5: Starting Procedure
Starting Procedure 1) If you want to use the foot switch, insert its plug into the back of the base, in the port marked "switch." 2) Turn the speed dial on the side all the way counterclockwise to make sure the speed starts at zero. - Page 6 Adjusting Uptake Uptake pulls the yarn you are spinning onto the bobbin. With too little uptake, the yarn will not feed onto the bobbin. With too much uptake, the wheel will pull the yarn out of your hands too soon, and your yarn will be under-twisted and prone to breaking.
- Page 7 Power and Twist Switches On the power switch, O indicates off and I indicates on. The twist switch sets the direction of the twist added to the yarn as it is spun or plied. Usually spinners use Z for spinning singles and S for plying.
- Page 8 Threading the Flyer Tie a piece of yarn onto your bobbin disk as shown below so it can’t slip. You will use this yarn as a leader for your roving. Thread this lead yarn through the hooks on the flyer arms. Then use the orifice hook to pull the leader out to the front of the wheel.
- Page 9 Changing Bobbins To remove a bobbin: 1) Remove the tension string from the bobbin. 2) Remove the drive belt from the drive belt groove on the flyer. 3) Lift off the flyer and remove its rear bearing. 4) Slide the bobbin off the flyer. Install a new bobbin by reversing these steps.
- Page 10 Orifice Reducer An orifice reducer is installed on the front of your flyer. When you spin thinner yarn, leave it in place to reduce the yarn's wobble as it moves through the orifice. For thicker yarn, remove it by sliding it out of the orifice.
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Page 11: Other Resources
Other Resources • www.dreamingrobots.com/eew-61 has updated instructions and videos for the EEW 6.1. There is also an FAQ that will help answer common questions. • www.ravelry.com/groups/electric-eel-wheel is a great online community for the EEW. www.facebook.com/groups/ElectricEelWheel is the official • Facebook group for the EEW. Troubleshooting Why does my EEW vibrate at higher speeds? •... - Page 12 Electric Eel Wheel 6.1 www.dreamingrobots.com/eew-61/ EEW 6.1 User Manual brought to you by:...
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