GAMMA 5003 Els STRINGING MACHINE 6 POINT SC MOUNTING (Issue 6 - March 2007) - Manual (Page 10)

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Setting Tension
The tensioner utilizes a rotary adjusting knob
along with a linear tension scale to indicate
the tension setting. The scale is divided into
3 lb increments and each 1/3 turn of the
tension knob changes tension by 1 lb. To set
the desired tension, rotate the tension knob
and align the mark on the spring guide with
the desired tension setting on the scale.
When the “0” mark on the knob aligns with the
line on the knob support the tension will be
that indicated on the scale. To increase
tension by 1 or 2 lbs turn the knob counter-
clockwise until the “1” or “2” mark on the knob
aligns with the line on the knob support. To decrease tension by 1 or 2 lbs, turn the knob
clockwise until the “2” or “1” mark on the knob aligns with the line on the knob support.
STRINGING THE FRAME
Tensioner Travel Stop
To prevent contact between the tension
head and the racquet and/or turntable, a
travel stop is located about midpoint along
the tensioner bar below the gear track. In the
event the tension head must be moved closer
to the racquet, pull and turn the travel stop 90
degrees. To re-engage the travel stop,
simply pull and turn the travel stop 90 de-
grees.
Travel Stop
Clamp Head Operation
GAMMA “Quick Action” Clamps are of a dual
action design where as the clamp head and
clamp base operate independently of one
another.
To clamp a string, lift the clamp head and
place the string between the jaws and de-
press the clamp head lever to secure the
string. The clamping pressure applied to the
string should be adjusted to provide suffi-
cient pressure to secure the string when
subjected to the desired pulling tension. The
diamond coated gripper plates provide for
increased friction between the clamps and the string to allow for reduced clamping pressure
while securing and holding the string under tension.