GAMMA 5800 Els STRINGING MACHINE 6 POINT SC MOUNTING (Issue 3 - January 2009) - Manual (Page 11)

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Tensioning a String
After wrapping the string around the roller
guide and guiding it between the gripper
jaws, while gently pulling the string perpen-
dicular to the gripper plates, press the
tensioning lever switch at the end of the
gripper or press the foot pedal switch to
activate the tensioner. The tensioner will
start pulling at full speed and then slow
down as the tension in the string approaches
the tension setting. When the tension in the
string reaches the tension setting, the LED
display will begin to flash, and the string will
be ready to clamp off. In the event that one of the keys on the control panel are accidently
pressed while tensioning a string, the tensioner will automatically reverse and release the
string being tensioned.
TENSIONER OPERATION
Setting the String Tension
String tensions may be entered and stored
into one of nine memory storage settings
(See section on Control panel Functions
and features) by using the tension index
buttons. While tension setting is entered,
the value displayed will be temporary until
the “Enter” button is pressed to store it in
one of the nine permanent memory settings.
String Gripper Operation
To insert a string into the linear string gripper,
wrap the string clockwise around the roller
guide and insert the string between the
diamond dust coated string gripper plates.
Excessive slack in the string should be
removed before applying tension. Pull the
string perpendicular to the gripper plates and
begin tensioning. As tension is applied, the
grippers will engage to hold the string. For
adjustment of the parallel plates, see “Setting
the Gripper Plate Spacing” on page 17.
CAUTION ! CHILDREN SHOULD NEVER BE PERMITTED TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE
WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION.
STRING GRIPPER OPERATION
Tensioning
Button