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STRING LENGTH METER OPERATION
To measure a length of string from a reel
or set of string, insert the end of the string
through the loop from the backside of the string
guide attached to the front of the SLM. Lift
the clamp pad and insert the string through
the entry hole on the face plate of the SLM.
Continue to feed the string into the entry hole
until it exits the SLM through the hole on the
right side and release the clamp pad. (In
addition to aligning the strings with the entry
hole to the SLM, the felt clamp pads apply a
slight amount of pressure to the string and
wipe down the surface of the string to prevent
debris from entering the SLM).
NOTE:
When measuring thin strings such as badminton strings, apply light fi nger pres-
sure to the clamp pad to provide some back pressure while pulling the string through
the meter to prevent slipping and obtain more accurate measurements.
When the end of the string exits through the
hole on the right, press the ENTER button
to “Zero” the String Length Meter, and the
length of string will be measured from the
point on the string located at the edge of the
exit hole. Pull the end of the string at a slow
steady rate and the SLM will begin measuring
the length of string as it is pulled through the
SLM and indicate the measurement on the
display. When the desired length of string
is measured, cut the string at the edge of
the exit hole.
NOTE:
When reaching the end of a string, pull the string through the SLM slowly to
avoid inaccurate measurement.
The measurement accuracy of the SLM is approxi/- 0.5% of the indicated value
for thicker strings when the tension is set for 35 lbs and higher and badminton strings
when the tension is set for under 35 lbs prior to measurement.
String Length Meter
Press the String Length Meter (SLM) button to enable the
SLM function and display the SLM screen. To change the
measurement units from feet (FT) to Meters (M) press the
SLM button to toggle between FT and M.
String Length Meter (SLM) button
