GAMMA 5800 Els STRINGING MACHINE 2 POINT SC MOUNTING (Issue 1 - June 2006) - Manual (Page 11)

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Tensioning a String
After wrapping the string around the grip-
per jaws, press the tensioning button switch
on the front panel of the machine, or press
the foot pedal switch to activate the
tensioner. Using the fast pulling speed
(see section on Control Panel Functions
and features) the tensioner will start pull-
ing at full speed and then slow down as the
tension in the string approaches the ten-
sion setting. When the tension in the string
reaches the tension setting, the LED dis-
play 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 four 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 “M” button is pressed to store it in one of
the four permanent memory settings.
Tensioning
Button
String Gripper Operation
To insert a string into the linear string grip-
per, wrap the free end of 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 18.
CAUTION ! CHILDREN SHOULD NEVER BE PERMITTED TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE
WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION.
STRING GRIPPER OPERATION