The AMBIDEX
- MODELS 1 & 2 [1959 Retail Price (exclusive
of Purchase Tax): £5]
Features
1. Specialist designed for higher Casting and Threadline
fishing. 2. Precision machined in every part from the finest alloys and
steels. 3. Left or Right hand wind by simply changing over handle
crank. 4. Line drum tension is easily applied or released by movement of the
check adjusting unit at the front of drum.
The AMBIDEX
- MODELS 1FP & 2FP [1959 Retail Price
(exclusive of Purchase Tax): £7 10s.]
Features
1. LINE RECOVERY. Right-hand or left-hand
wind optional by simple change-over of the handle crank. FAST WINDING
RATIO - 31/2 : 1. 2. GEARING. Spiral cut gears provide completely smooth and
silent transmission for the rapid movement of the member carrying the pick-up
for retrieving line after casting. 3. LINE SPREADING. The line-spreading
arrangement is the best anti-kinking method yet devised. 4. LINE DRUM TENSION
is readily adjustable; any desired tension can be applied, and it will be
maintained constant by the patent self-securing mechanism. 5. CHECK-WORK is
on the RATCHET principle. 6. Superbly designed Flexible
Automatic Pick-up, completely over drum, smooth in action and infallible
in use. Flexible Wire removable for placing line on correct side of Pick-up when
necessary. 7. REVERSE WIND STOP is operated by a lever at the side of the
reel. 8. HANDLE CRANK readily changeable from left-hand to right-hand
wind.
The AMBIDEX
- NO. 3FP [1959 Retail Price (exclusive of
Purchase Tax): £9]
Additional Features
1. LINE DRUM and TENSION UNIT are integral and can be removed
complete without disturbing the setting of the
tension. No loose parts. 2. FOLDING HANDLE: a great boon when packing the
reel away. To fold, lift the spring to disengage it from the head of the
locking-screw; to return to normal, place the handle in the winding position and
press the spring over the head of the locking screw. 3. Greater LINE
CAPACITY: without prejudicing Threadline principles or sacrificing
characteristic AMBIDEX compactness.
Dismantling for Oiling Do not dismantle unnecessarily
Remove cover screws, retaining screw, and distance washer; lift
cover off. Unwind tension unit until it will slide from the shaft; withdraw the
line drum.
Note: the No. 3FP line drum is
withdrawn without disturbing the tension unit: simply revolve the serrated front
face about one-sixth of a turn anti-clockwise, and lift.
PICK-UP should be OPEN, and the REVERSE WIND STOP in the OFF
position, for dismantling.
The AMBIDEX
NO.4
All
principal features which have made Ambidex models world famous are maintained in
this New Streamlined Ambidex, plus the following
improvements boldly outlined.
- Left and Right Hand Line Recovery as desired by changing position of Handle
Crank.
- Fast Winding Ratio 31/2 : 1
- Helical Gearing providing superb, smooth and silent transmission.
- Line Drum Tension is readily adjustable providing sensitive variation
required and maintained by patent self securing mechanism.
- INCREASED LINE CAPACITY over all other models,
with ONE OR TWO LINE DRUMS making reel versatile for all forms of fishing.
- IMPROVED MECHANICAL MOVEMENT giving smooth
increased reciprocal motion for Line Spreading and
maximum Ease of Casting.
- SIMPLICITY OF ASSEMBLY for quick take apart and reassembly for cleaning, oiling and
replacements.
- Superbly designed Flexible Automatic Pick-up,
completely over drum, smooth in action and infallible in use. Flexible
wire removable for placing line on correct side of pick-up when necessary.
- Reverse Winding Ratchet operated by lever conveniently placed on side of
reel casing.
- Completely Collapsible Handle Crank folding for
convenience when not in use.
- LINE DRUMS and Component parts constructed from new
corrosive-resisting materials eliminating friction to line when casting.
- SUPERBLY FINISHED in attractive MULTI-COLOURED DURABLE
MATERIALS.
Ambidex No.4 1959 Retail Price (excl. Purchase Tax): £8 2s. 6d. (double drum), £7 10s.
(single drum)
OILING INSTRUCTIONS Do not dismantle unnecessarily
Place Anti-Reverse
Ratchet Lever on 'OFF' position, remove cover screws, retaining screw and
distance washer; lift off cover plate. Open Automatic Pick-up in casting
position, unwind tension unit until it will slide from the shaft; withdraw the
line drum. Oil frequently at points enumerated and re-assemble in the reverse
order.
- Use only the finest quality thin Spindle Oil.
- DO NOT USE HEAVY GREASE ON ANY PART OF THE REEL as this will impair the
smooth action and efficiency of the reel.
AMBIDEX No.4
COMPLETE QUICK TAKE APART INSTRUCTIONS
Put
Handle Crank in collapsed position, Anti-reverse Ratchet Lever in 'OFF' position
and Automatic Pick-up 'OPEN' as ready for casting. Remove Shaft Retaining
Screws, Distance Washer and Cover Plate Screws.
Lift off Handle Crank and
Cover Plate, withdraw Driving Shaft and components attached; withdraw Line Drum
and Stationary Shaft intact. The reel is now sufficiently dissembled for
thorough cleaning or replacement of spares. (Note:- The Revolving member
carrying the Automatic Pick-up and the Pick-up itself should not be dismantled
unnecessarily). To reassemble put back in the reverse order taking care to line
up the hole in the stationary shaft with the guide pin engaged in the Reciprocal
Arm.
Note: When changing spools,
first remove from spindle, insert bush in spool, making sure that check pawl and
wheel are in mesh and replace on shaft.
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