GAMMA X-Stringer X-6FS STRINGING MACHINE (Issue 1 - May 2004) - Manual (Page 10)

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STRINGING THE FRAME
WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY, KEEP FINGERS AWAY FROM
GRIPPER JAWS WHILE TENSIONING STRING.
Pulling Tension
While securely holding the string gripper
drum with your hand, lift the tension bar
above horizontal and gently lower the bar
under its own weight. If the tension bar
drops below horizontal, repeat the above
action until the bar comes to rest parallel to
the racquet.
Gripping the String
While holding the tension bar slightly above
horizontal, wrap the free string clockwise
around the gripper drum once and position
between the gripper jaw.
Gently turn the gripper clockwise while
squeezing the jaws together until all slack in
the string is removed.
Note: For proper operation, the string grip-
per jaw must be in the position shown. The
tension in the string provides the clamping
force to the jaws.
When the correct tension is attained, the
drop weight bar will rest horizontally as
shown. For accurate tensioning, it must be
lowered and come to rest at horizontal
without assistance. Manually forcing the
tension bar to the horizontal position will
greatly increase the string tension and may
result in racquet damage.
If the tension bar comes to rest above
horizontal, release the string by lifting the bar
and re-pull the string.