GAMMA X-Stringer X-ES STRINGING MACHINE (Issue 1 - May 2004) - Manual (Page 7)

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MOUNTING THE FRAME
Adjusting the Frame Support Posts
Loosen the lock bolts of the frame support
posts and space them apart with the frame
support slides separated by the approxi-
mate length of the racquet head. Although it
is not required, it is good practice to center
the support posts on the turntable. Lock one
of the posts in position by tightening the lock
bolt and position the other post until the
frame support slide is positioned near the
inside surface of the racquet frame. Se-
curely tighten the lock bolt of the second
support post.
Caution
: To avoid racquet damage, the center posts should not contact the racquet prior to
locking down the support posts.
Tightening the Frame Supports
Tighten the Frame Support Slides by turning
the adjustment knob clockwise until snug
against the racquet frame and slight resis-
tance is felt.
Caution
: Overtightening the Center Sup-
ports will stretch the head of the racquet and
could cause racquet damage.
POWER CONNECTION & CONTROLS
Setting Tension
The stringing machine utilizes an adjust-
ment knob along with a digital L.E.D. dis-
play to indicate the tension setting. To set
the tension, rotate the adjustment knob
clockwise to decrease the displayed ten-
sion and counter-clockwise to increase the
displayed tension, until the desired tension
is displayed. Aramid fiber and metallic
strings will generally string up tighter on the
X-ES machine compared to synthetic or
natural gut strings. Therefore, when string-
ing with Aramid (Kevlar, Technora) hybrid strings or metallic strings, we recommend setting
tension 4-5 lbs. lower than you would normally use for synthetic or natural gut strings.