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Headpiece Operation
STRAIGHT DROP
FORWARD MOTION DROP
Flex and extend the headpiece by
grasping the front end of the headpiece
and operating the flexion/extension
control lever.
LATERAL FLEXION (optional)
To flex the headpiece laterally, turn the
lateral flexion lever in a counterclockwise
direction, manually position the headpiece,
then lock it into position by tightening
the lateral flexion lever. This can be done
while the headpiece is in the flexed,
extended or elevated position.
LATERAL FLEXION LEVER
The position of the lateral flexion lever
can be changed. With the lateral flexion
lever tightened, pull the lever directly
outward, rotate to the desired position
and release.
Knob pulled out
PRIOR to cocking
Knob pushed in PRIOR to cocking
FLEXION / EXTENSION
PRIOR to cocking the headpiece, set for straight drop by
pulling out the headpiece straight drop/forward motion knob
until you feel it is “set” into position. This will be just short
of coming into contact with the cocking bar. If you pull the
knob out too far, simply push it back in and continue.
PRIOR to cocking the headpiece, set for forward motion drop by
pushing in the headpiece straight drop/forward motion knob.
Cock the headpiece with an upward motion on the headpiece cocking lever.
Please note: Be sure to change the headpiece drop function
before cocking the headpiece to prevent an ineffective drop and
damage to the drop mechanism.
Set the desired tension by turning the tension control knob clockwise (increasing tension) or counter-clockwise (decreasing tension).
