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The helpful information below was provided by our test spinners.
• If you purchased a speed controller with your Falcon, we
have factory set the maximum speed setting to 50% for safety
reasons. To increase or fully open the max setting, adjust
setting 4 in the Speed Controller menu. Using this feature is
a great way to prevent you from accidentally exceeding the
speed you feel comfortable with for this e-spinner.
• When deciding what speed you need if you don’t already have
a Daedalus e-spinner, start the wheel up without the tension
on to visualize the speed, then start off conservatively, with a
slower speed than you think you need. If you already have a
Daedalus e-spinner, check the RPM comparison charts on the
website to find a good starting point based on what you are
already used to. Get a feel for the wheel and increase speed
incrementally as needed, ensuring you are comfortable with
the pace.
• Adjust your tension with the Left Tension Hook to reduce
slack, and then fine tune your tension by 1/4 turns of the
knob.
• Your Soft Start/Stop is very important when spinning fine.
Adjust it as needed over the course of filling your bobbin.
The Soft Start will ensure the wheel isn’t grabbing your single
away from you, and the Soft Stop will ensure you don’t form
pigtails when your spinning comes to a stop.
• When spinning long draw, it’s important to not feed great
lengths onto the wheel too fast. You may wish to sample some
fiber and get to know the ideal feed rate based on your speed,
tension, and how you spin.
• The balance of your flyer becomes even more important when
spinning with high speeds. To ensure optimal balance, we
recommend moving your guides in sync. At slower speeds,
you may be fine with leaving the inactive guide in the middle
of the flyer arm.
• To maximize your bobbin capacity, try using 60/2 silk as your
leader and be careful to wind onto the bobbin evenly, as little
hills and valleys can result in areas with unequal density and
could possibly result in tangling.
Handy Tips
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