GAMMA PROGRESSION Els STRINGING MACHINE (Issue 1 - March 2009) - Manual (Page 16)

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
CARE & CLEANING
With time and use, the clamping surfaces of your machine may become oily or dirty and
result in string or clamp slippage while stringing. Periodic cleaning of the String Clamps,
String Clamp Base, and String Gripper is recommended. Knife sharpening stones work well
for cleaning the diamond coatied string clamping surfaces. Cleaning with a solvent such as
isoproyl alcohol and a mild abrasive tool such as a toothbrush also works well to remove oily
or greasey build up.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
String slips in clamps - Adjust gap between clamp jaws
- Clean clamp jaws
String slips in gripper - Clean gripper jaws
- Make sure string is wrapped over
top jaw of gripper prior to inserting
between gripper jaws
String clamp base slips on turntable - Clean bottom of clamp & glide bar
with alcohol
- Adjust clamp base locking nut
Electrical system does not function - Check power source
- Check power cord connection
String tension too tight or too loose - Check tension using a tension
calibrator, adjust machine
calibration if necessary