Winding a Skein:
Pass the yarn through guide loop on
the left foot and under the arms. Bring
the yarn up and around the arms in a
counter-clockwise motion. Wrap the
yarn 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
the yarn is taut and not snagged on any
obstructions.
Turn the control knob clockwise slowly
until the desired speed is reached.
Continue winding until the skein is the
desired size. Turn the knob counter-
clockwise until it clicks to the off position
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.
