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MAINTENANCE and ADJUSTMENTS

String Clamp Base Adjustment

The string clamp bases do not require ad-
justment. The simple “Lever Bolt & Nut”
design, provides maximum flexibility for pro-
viding clamping pressure to the turntable
and running clearance for repositioning.
Approximately 1/2 turn is all that is need to
lock and release the clamp base from the
turntable.

NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust the clamp
with the attachement nut on the underside of

the clamp base.

Adjusting the String Clamp Jaw Spacing

The string clamps will need minor adjustments according
to what string type, construction, and gauge you are
using.

To adjust the gap (clamping pressure) between the clamp
jaws, insert the string through the racquet as if you were
beginning the main strings. Clamp the strings and pull
tension. If the string slips through the jaws of the clamp,
tighten the clamp by compressing the clamp jaws to-
gether by hand while turning the Adjustment Knob, in the
clockwise direction. If the clamp leaves impressions or
damages the string, it may be excessively tight and
should be adjusted by turning the Adjustment Knob

counter clockwise to open the gap between the jaws. The clamp jaws should be cleaned
periodically to be free from dirt, oil, and any string coating for them to grip properly. Knife
sharpening stones are excellent for removing build-up on the diamond coated surfaces and
are available.

Note

: The string clamps supplied with your  stringing machine can accomodate tight string

patterns such as badminton. Depending on the string pattern, the clamp may spread the
strings slightly which will not compromise the quality of the string job. String clamps specifically
designed for badminton racquets are also available.

Adjustment

Knob

Open Position

Closed  Position

Turntable Bushing Adjustment

The turntable bushing is adjusted at the
factory for optimum performance. After time
and use, the turntable bushings may need
minor adjustment. An adjustment is indi-
cated when noticeable turntable looseness
or wobble occurs while stringing.

To adjust the fit between the turntable pin
and the bushings, tighten the set screw at
the top of the bushing using a 3mm hex
wrench. Tighten until the turntable rotates
smoothly without excessive free play.

Summary of Contents for X-Stringer

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL Issue 1 May 2004 Copyright 2004 GAMMA Sports All Rights Reserved X ST STRINGING MACHINE Provided by www gssalliance com...

Page 2: ...limited to String Clamp adjustment as described on page 13 tension calibration as described on page 11 Tensioner Brake adjustment as described on page 12 and clamp base locking nut adjustment as descr...

Page 3: ...ll Racquets Without Adapters Parallel Jaw Gripper w Diamond Dust Coated Gripping Surfaces Professional Dual Action Rotating Diamond Dust Coated Fixed String Clamps High Strength Extruded Aluminum Fram...

Page 4: ...le pin into the bearing of the machine base Support Post Installation To install the support posts you must first remove the mounting bolt from the mounting plate that sets inside the central cavity o...

Page 5: ...side of the turntable press the mounting plate against the inside top surface of the turntable while aligning the hole in the support post with the hole in the mounting plate and fix them with the mou...

Page 6: ...in any position The turntable winged lock knob is packed separately in the accessory polybag Install the lock knob into the threaded hole located on the side of the tensioner bar post Rotate the knob...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ...urntable 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 st...

Page 9: ...d To begin stringing the main strings thread the two ends of the string through the two center holes at the appropriate end of the frame and continue through the opposite center holes Thread one end o...

Page 10: ...ecutive cross string so as to be opposite of the previously installed cross string Completing the String Job Once the final cross string is tensioned and clamped tieoffattheappropriateholespeci fied b...

Page 11: ...awer back inside thebaseandthelatch with automatically lock into place Storage Drawers There are two storage drawers located in the base of the machine The drawers open from the right end of the base...

Page 12: ...essure on the string slowly pull the sheath out of the grommet hole to leave the end of the string exposed The stringing machine includes the Path finder stringing awl which creates a pathway between...

Page 13: ...string it may be excessively tight and should be adjusted by turning the Adjustment Knob counter clockwise to open the gap between the jaws The clamp jaws should be cleaned periodically to be free fro...

Page 14: ...he brake lever releases before 60 lbs or after 60 lbs the tension head should be cali brated as follows Step 3 If the lever releases before 60 lbs using the supplied L shaped hex wrench turn the adjus...

Page 15: ...lever engaged in the latch insert the 6 mm hex wrench through the hole in the tensioner cover and into the B brake lever adjusting bolt B Brake Lever Adjustment Bolt Adjusting the Tensioner Brake Ste...

Page 16: ...h such as a toothbrush scrub the inside surfaces until all debris is removed Clean the jaws with isopropyl alcohol and re assemble String Clamp Base Clean the base of the clamps and the top of the tur...

Page 17: ...16 NOTES...

Page 18: ...OB ARM ADJUSTMENT SCREW SHOULDER V CLAMP PART MDCSC10 259 262 263 265 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 282 283 285 286 287 288 70 MPSA MA 98A 108 109 251 DESCRIPTION STRING CLAMP SLIDE BRACKET...

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