GAMMA 5003 STRINGING MACHINE (Issue 3 - December 14, 2000) - Manual (Page 16)

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
PROBLEM SOLUTION
String slips in clamps
String slips in gripper
String tension too tight or too loose
For additional assistance, contact Gamma Sports Customer Service at 1-800-333-0337
- Adjust gap between jaws
- Clean clamp jaws
- Clean gripper jaws
- Adjust Gripper Jaw Stop Screw
String clamp slips on base - Clean base of clamp and top of turntable
- Adjust Clamp Base Locking Nut
- Check tension using a tension calibrator and
adjust machine calibration if necessary
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 following parts is recommended.
String Clamps
Clean the inside gripping surfaces of the string clamp jaws by inserting a cloth or pipe cleaner soaked with isopropyl
alcohol between the jaws and rub back and forth. If the build-up is excessive, dismantle the string clamp jaws to
expose the gripping surfaces by removing the adjustment screw. Using a small nylon brush (such as a toothbrush),
a flat sharpening stone, or an ermery board, scrub the inside surfaces until all debris is removed. Clean the jaws
with isopropyl alcohol and re-assemble.
String Clamp Base
Clean the base of the clamps and the top of the turntable with isopropyl alcohol.
String Gripper
Clean inner gripping surfaces with isopropyl acohol soaked cloth or pipe cleaner. In cases where there is a lot of
build-up, use a flat emery board and scrub the surfaces first.
CARE and CLEANING