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2. 

Start the clock and place it “in beat.”

 Gently swing the pendulum to one 

side to start its momentum and initiate the clockʼs ticking. Listen carefully- if 

the ticking lacks a perfect or regular rhythm, your clock will run for only a few 

minutes and then stop. Swing the base of the clock a little to the left or right un-

til the ticking is even. Many owners place a faint pencil mark on the wall along 

one side of the clock. This can be used to reposition the clock if it is accidentally 

moved. 

3.

 Set the time

 by moving the long hand (minute hand) clockwise or counter-

clockwise. If the short hand (hour hand) is accidentally moved out of place, the 

hour indicated by the hour hand will disagree with the cuckoo count. You can 

gently hold the hour hand near the shaft and turn it clockwise or counter-clock-

wise so that it correctly indicates the number of hours counted by the cuckoo. 

Then, using both thumbs, push the hand down on the shaft (back towards the 

dial) to tighten.

In the event that your clock stops running and the minute hand wonʼt move 

forward, turn the minute hand counter-clockwise one hour, then slowly advance 

it clockwise or counter-wise to the correct time and repeat No. 2 above.

4. 

Winding the clock.

 To wind your clock, firmly pull the free ends (ring ends) 

of the chains to raise the weights to the base of the clock.

To avoid the chains coming off the sprockets inside the clock, 

always keep the 

weights on the chains.

 Avoid roughness in winding and never pull on the weights 

themselves as this may damage the chains or ratchet mechanism.

It is impossible to overwind your cuckoo, however you may damage the chains 

if you continue to pull on them once the weights have reached the base of the 

clock.

5. 

Regulating your clock.

 You can adjust your clock to run faster or slower. 

To make your clock run faster, unhook the pendulum and slide the pendulum 

carving up a bit on the pendulum stick; to make the clock run slower, pull the 

carving down a bit. Reattach the pendulum to the pendulum 

leader at the base of the clock. 

Set your clock using an accurate time source after each pen-

dulum adjustment. Once your clock is accurately regulated, 

you can mark the back side of the pendulum stick with a 

pencil indicating the position of the carving on the stick. If 

the carving is accidentally moved, you can easily replace it 

to its correct position.  

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Summary of Contents for Black Forest

Page 1: ...can your family will be rewarded with a lifetime of pleasurable memories With proper care and maintenance your new clock will last a lifetime This brochure should answer most of your questions on its...

Page 2: ...Cuckoo Clock Rear View Parts...

Page 3: ...wn Open the back of the clock by turning the small metal latch 2a Remove the back panel and pull the paper out from behind the spiral gong wire on the inside of the back panel 2b 3 Gently slide out th...

Page 4: ...ocket wheels 6 For maximum running time hang your clock approximately 6 off the floor on a secure strong nail or hook At this height the round chain ends should hang about 6 off the floor Running time...

Page 5: ...ocks have a silent lever on the side or bottom of the case Place the lever in the on position if you want your clock to cuckoo and play music on models so equipped In the silent or off position both c...

Page 6: ...clockwise one hour then slowly advance it clockwise or counter wise to the correct time and repeat No 2 above 4 Winding the clock To wind your clock firmly pull the free ends ring ends of the chains t...

Page 7: ...e rubber bands to the clock to keep the chains taut Another effective method of securing the chains and keeping them on the sprocket wheel is to insert a straight piece of wire pipe cleaner or twist t...

Page 8: ...s detailed on p 7 of this booklet and allow 4 6 weeks for warranty repairs The following situations are not covered under this warranty 1 Damage sustained while in transit or through misuse and or abu...

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