GAMMA X-Stringer X-ES STRINGING MACHINE (Issue 1 - May 2004) - Manual (Page 9)

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STRINGING THE FRAME
Clamp Base Operation
To lock the string clamp base to the turn-
table, rotate the clamp base locking lever
clockwise. To release the string clamp base
from the turntable, rotate the clamp base
locking lever counter-clockwise.
The Locking Lever should be tightened
enough to prevent clamp base slippage on
the turntable, when the desired tension is
placed on the string. To go from the loose
position to the clamped position and back,
generally requires the rotation permitted by
the slot in th clamp base.
String Clamp Operation
The string c
lamps are a dual action design
where the string clamp 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 string clamp 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.