Ashford EDC30 Bedienungsanleitung
Ashford Guarantee
Thank you for purchasing this Ashford product. In the unlikely event there is
any fault in manufacture, please contact the dealer you purchased it from. To
validate the guarantee, please go to www.ashford.co.nz/product-registration
Ashford Handicrafts Limited
415 West Street, Ashburton 7700, New Zealand
Telephone 64 3 308 9087
sales@ashford.co.nz www.ashford.co.nz
INSTRUCTIONS
ASHFORD e-CARDER 30CM WIDE (EDC30)
DUAL MOTOR
EDC61221V2
Safety and Operating Instructions
Before using the EDC30, read these instructions completely, identify the parts and understand the
SAFETY OPERATING PROCEDURES.
GENERAL WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The EDC30 can cause serious injuries. Always follow the safety operating procedures.
• Only use the supplied 24Vd.c. 5A power pack MODEL
BX-24005000.
• If supply cord, power pack or foot switch are
damaged they must be replaced by the manufacturer
or authorised Ashford Dealer.
• Ensure children and pets are well clear of the EDC30
when using it.
• Never leave the EDC30 unattended without switching
it OFF using the ON/OFF switch.
• Always unplug the power pack from the wall when
not in use.
• Never use the EDC30 for normal carding without the
safety cover in place.
• Immediately select the FORWARD mode after
blending or removing the batt.
• Do not wear any loose clothing or accessories when
operating the EDC30.
• Do not attempt to hold the drums by hand while
operating the EDC30. This can cause serious injuries.
• Regularly clean and lubricate the EDC30 as detailed
in this manual.
• Do not use the EDC30 in damp or wet conditions.
• The EDC30 can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of knowledge
if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the EDC30 in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children shall not
play with the EDC30. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children without supervision
• Do not use the EDC30 if you are fatigued, ill or under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Always use the PUSH STICK provided to feed the fibre
up to the small drum.
• Only operate when using thick gloves and the push
stick.
• The EDC30 is designed for home use only and not for
commercial use.
• Do not discard this manual.
FEATURES
The EDC30 allows you to prepare batts up to 150gms (5.5oz) quickly and efficiently. It is ideal for spinners and
felters. The packer brush helps transfer fibres from the small to large drum and pack the carded fibres into the teeth
of the large drum. This allows more fibres to be carded and results in a thicker batt. The packer brush helps control
fine low crimp fibres such as mohair, angora and alpaca.
The variable speed ratio gives flexibility and control when carding and blending. Use a lower/slower ratio to card
fleece. The controlled intake and carding will produce a smooth even batt ready for blending, spinning or felting. Use
a higher/faster ratio for re-carding a batt, blending sliver, colours and different fibre types consistently into an open
and airy batt.
Always use the push stick included with the EDC30 so you can safely feed fibre up to the small drum. Use the doffer
to split the batt at the aluminium strip and the cleaning brush to clean the drums between batts.
The adjustable drum clearance allows you to set the teeth distance for total control of your fibre. The drums have
already been set to the correct spacing in our factory and should not require any further adjustment. Both shafts run
in low friction nylon bearings. The card cloth has wire teeth with a special protective coating and a flexible rubber
backing for long life. The small drum has 36-point card cloth to allow the fibres to transfer easily to the large drum.
The large drum has 72-point card cloth.
The carder is strong and robust with the body made from Beech hardwood and has rubber feet to prevent it slipping.
It is supplied assembled and lacquered ready for use.
CONTROL PANEL
ON/OFF
• Always turn the power OFF when the EDC30 is not in use.
• The red light on the switch will indicate the power is on and is ready to use.
• Even ON-OFF flash - indicates the carder is ready to operate in the FORWARD mode.
• Constant ON - the carder is operating normally.
• Fast ON-OFF flash - indicates the carder is ready to operate in the FORWARD Blending mode with the safety cover
off.
• Short ON Long OFF flash - indicates the safety cover has been removed and the carder will not run in the
FORWARD mode.
NOTE: The motors have a soft start to reduce the starting load.
RUN-INCH
Push this button to turn the power ON or OFF when operating the EDC30.
SPEED
This dial controls the speed of the large drum from 0 to approx. 120rpm. It automatically increases or decreases
the speed of the small drum to maintain a constant drum ratio. Start slowly and turn the dial clockwise to gradually
increase the speed so that you can keep up whilst feeding the carder. This is generally between 60 - 80% of the
maximum speed.
DRUM-RATIO
This controls the speed of the small drum from 0 to approx. 5rpm. Turn the dial clockwise to gradually increase the
speed. Adjust the speed of the small drum for the optimal drum ratio. When carding fleece use a very low/slow ratio
to maximise the carding action. For the second pass when re-carding or blending sliver, use a higher/faster ratio.
++
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24Vd.c.
5A
.
FORWARD
This is the normal position when carding. The safety cover must be in place before the motors will operate.
UNWIND
When you have filled the large drum evenly with fibre and are ready to remove the batt from the large drum, stop
and select UNWIND. Always lift the packer brush away from the large drum. For your safety, the EDC30 operates at
approx. 10% of the selected SPEED in this mode. Both drums rotate at the same peripheral speed to allow smooth
removal of the batt. The RUN-INCH button or FOOT SWITCH must be held in to operate the motors in this mode. If the
RUN-INCH or FOOT SWITCH is not held in, you can turn the large drum by hand in either direction. The small drum
will also turn at the same peripheral speed in the opposite direction. The small drum cannot be turned by hand; it is
locked to the large drum electronically. Use this mode when cleaning the drums. IMMEDIATELY select the FORWARD
mode once you have removed the batt.
COAST
• The power is OFF to the motors. This mode allows both drums to be turned by hand.
• The RUN-INCH button or the FOOT SWITCH will not activate the motors.
FORWARD BLENDING
WARNING: This mode allows you to operate the EDC30 without the safety cover in place.
For your safety, the carder will only operate at 50% of its maximum speed and will not operate with the safety cover
in place. Only use this mode when adding small amounts of specialty fibres to the main drum. The RUN-INCH button
or FOOT SWITCH must be held in to operate the motors in this mode. IMMEDIATELY select the FORWARD mode once
you have finished blending.
FOOT SWITCH
For the convenience of using both hands to prepare and feed your fibre, use the
FOOT SWITCH to START and STOP your EDC30. Insert the foot switch plug into the
FOOT SWITCH socket.
POWER PACK
Your EDC30 is supplied with a 24Vd.c. 5A POWER PACK with a 5.5mm x 2.5mm
positive centre plug MODEL: BX-24005000. It accepts 100–240 volts. Only use the
supplied power pack and wall plug.
Turn the power OFF at the wall before plugging in or removing the cord from the
EDC30
DRUM COVER
This acrylic cover is designed to keep you safe. It is fitted with a magnet to activate
the MAGNETIC SAFETY SWITCH embedded in the feed in tray. Always position the
EDC30 on table/bench so the DRUM COVER rests on the table when open.
BELT COVER
This acrylic cover is designed to keep you safe. Do not operate the EDC30 unless the belt cover is fitted.
MOTORS
The motors are sealed for life brushless motors and are rated at 24v x 50w and 24v x 90w. They are fitted with a
planetary gearbox to achieve the slow speed required for controlled carding.
TOOL STORAGE
The handy tool holder mounted to the side of the carder allows convenient storage of the push stick, doffer, cleaning
brush, hex wrench and spanner.
SAFETY
The ON/OFF switch, RUN-INCH button, FOOT SWITCH and MAGNETIC SAFETY SWITCH on the acrylic cover can all be
used to STOP the EDC30.
IMPORTANT
Avoid tripping over or yanking on the foot switch or power pack cords as this can damage or break the plugs or
sockets and void your warranty. Always remove both cords when transporting or storing your EDC30.
Foot switch
Wall plug Power pack
SAFETY OPERATING PROCEDURES
IMPORTANT: When feeding fibre into the small drum, use the PUSH STICK provided. Keep fingers well clear of the teeth.
Wear thick gloves to protect your fingers. Do not wear any loose clothing or accessories when operating the EDC30.
CARDING
For best results use clean washed fleece or fibre. Select
the FORWARD mode, turn both SPEED and DRUM RATIO
knobs anti-clockwise to slow. Adjust the packer brush
so it is lightly pressed into the large drum teeth and
tighten the lock knobs. Ensure the DRUM COVER is
sitting down on the infeed tray to activate the magnetic
safety switch. Turn ON the power. Place a few of your
teased staples cut end first onto the infeed tray. Use the
PUSH STICK to push the fibre up to the small drum.
Start carding by pressing the RUN-INCH button or
FOOT SWITCH. Turn both the SPEED and DRUM RATIO
knobs slowly clockwise to start the motors and adjust
the speed to suit the fibre you are carding. The slower
the small drum turns the better the result. Feed fibre
evenly across the width of the tray. Avoid feeding too
much fibre into the small drum at a time. Do not hold
the fibres back, otherwise they will collect on the small
drum.
IMPORTANT: Always make sure the fibre is confined
within the pegs on the infeed tray to ensure fibre does
not get wrapped around the shafts.
Stop carding when the teeth on the large drum are full
across the width of the drum or fibre starts collecting on
the small drum.
The EDC30 is fitted with a safety overload cut out switch. If the EDC30 stops due to over-loading, turn the power OFF,
lift the DRUM COVER and fold it back out of the way, tilt the packer brush up out of the large drum and select the
UNWIND mode. Turn the power ON and use the RUN-INCH button or FOOT SWITCH to turn the drums to clear to the
jam.
How to remove a batt
Loosen the knobs on the DRUM COVER and fold it back out of the way. Loosen the lock knobs on the packer brush
and tilt it up and away from the large drum. Select the UNWIND mode. Turn the power ON and use the RUN-INCH
button or FOOTSWITCH to rotate the large drum until the aluminium doffer strip is to the top. Then use the doffer to
lift and separate small sections of the batt from the drum. Once the batt has been separated, use 2 hands to lift the
batt up off the teeth and down over the back of the rail. Use the FOOT SWITCH to turn the drum pulling the batt free
of the teeth.
magnet
0~1mm
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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
Apply a drop of Ashford Spinning Wheel Oil (supplied) every 1–2 hours of carding to the front and rear nylon
bearings on both sides. To check that both drums revolve freely, disconnect the power supply, remove the drive belt
cover, loosen the motor bracket and belt tensioner nuts and both drive belts.
Oil bearings
If there is fibre wrapped around the shafts or the drums
are hard to turn, remove the 3 bolts with the hex wrench
that hold the tops of the sides in place and remove any
fibre that has collected around the shafts. Lubricate the
bearings, replace the tops and packer brush brackets
and bolts. For best carding results set the gap between
the teeth to between 0-1mm and check the gap is the
same from side to side. Then tighten the bolts firmly. Fit
the toothed drive belts and check the tension. To avoid
overloading the motors and gearboxes, the belts should
have approx. 5mm (") side play from centre. Once set,
tighten the nuts holding the motor bracket and the belt
tension lock nuts. Check there is still at least 5mm (")
side play.
5mm
Fibre often has a large quantity of vegetable matter which will fall out as it is carded. Brush or vacuum the carder and
underneath regularly to remove this unwanted waste material.
FINISH
Your EDC30 has been lacquered prior to assembly. If desired, Ashford Finishing Wax may be applied to further
enhance its appearance. For additional ideas and inspiration refer to The Ashford Book of Carding by Jo Reeve, a 108
page full colour comprehensive guide for carding a variety of fibres, methods and projects.
CE
Ashford Handicrafts Ltd declares that this product is in compliance with Directive IEC 60335-1 as well as other applicable directives and fulfils
the requirements for the CE marking.
This product contains electrical and electronic components that should NOT be disposed of using standard refuse collection. Please separate
these components and dispose at an appropriate recycling point in your country.
Ashford Guarantee
Thank you for purchasing this Ashford product. In the unlikely event there is
any fault in manufacture, please contact the dealer you purchased it from. To
validate the guarantee, please go to www.ashford.co.nz/product-registration
Ashford Handicrafts Limited
415 West Street, Ashburton 7700, New Zealand
Telephone 64 3 308 9087
sales@ashford.co.nz www.ashford.co.nz
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