GAMMA PROGRESSION Els STRINGING MACHINE (Issue 1 - March 2009) - Manual (Page 10)

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STRINGING THE FRAME
Pulling Tension
To pull tension, wrap the free string clock-
wise around the gripper drum and position
the string between the gripper jaws.
The string must pass over the top half of the
gripper before being placed between the
gripper jaws, as the tension on the string
provides the clamping force to the gripper
jaws.
Gently pull the string until all slack is re-
moved.
To tension a string, push the tension switch
or the foot pedal. The string gripper will
rotate and slowly apply tension to the
string. When the set tension has been
attained, the gripper will stop rotating. As
the tensioned string stretches, the gripper
may rotate intermittently, maintaining the
set tension.
To release the string after clamping, push
the tension switch or foot pedal. If the string
gripper does not release the string, de-
press and hold the Gripper Reversing Switch
once to release the string.
WARNING: KEEP FINGERS AWAY FROM GRIPPER
DRUM WHILE TENSIONING STRING. PUSH GRIPPER
REVERSING SWITCH IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.
Clamping the First Main String
Secure the tensioned main string using the
remaining fixed clamp. Repeat the proce-
dure for all of the remaining main strings and
tie off following the racquet manufacturers
recommendations.
Follow the manufacturer's recommended
stringing pattern for one or two piece string-
ing. This will determine the starting point for
the cross strings. If applicable, tie the first
cross string using an appropriate starting
knot.