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STRINGING THE FRAME
Travel Stop
Setting the Gripper Jaw Spacing
The gripper jaws of the tensioner are adjust-
able to accommodate varying string gauges.
If the string slips through the gripper jaws
while pulling tension, rotate the gripper jaw
adjustment screw counter-clockwise.
If the string is damaged while pulling tension,
rotate the gripper jaw adjustment screw
clockwise.
The jaws will be properly adjusted when
there is enough pressure to securely grip the
string without causing damage to the string.
Setting Tension
The STII utilizes a rotary adjusting knob
along with a linear tension scale to indicate
the tension setting. The scale is divided into
3 lb. increments and each 1/3 turn of the ten-
sion knob changes tension by 1 lb. To set the
desired tension, rotate the tension knob and
align the mark on the spring guide with the
desired tension setting on the scale. When
the “0” mark on the knob aligns with the line
on the knob support the tension will be that
indicated on the scale. To increase tension
by 1 or 2 lbs. turn the knob counterclockwise
until the “1” or “2” mark on the knob aligns with the line on the knob support. To decrease
tension by 1 or 2 lbs., turn the knob clockwise until the “2” or “1” mark on the knob aligns with
the line on the knob support.
Tensioner Travel Stop
The tensioner bar is equipped with a tensioner
travel stop to limit travel of the tensioner along
the bar and prevent contact between the
tensioner and the racquet mounting system
while stringing. The travel stop is located
about midpoint along the tensioner bar below
the gear track.
To disengage the stop, pull and hold the knob,
rotate 90 degrees and release. To engage the
stop, repeat the above procedure until the
travel stop pin protrudes beyond the opposite
surface of the tensioner bar.
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Pulling Tension
Wrap the loose section of string once around
the roller guide and insert the string between the
diamond dust coated string gripper plates. Pull
the string perpendicular to the gripper plates while
slowly rotating the tensioner crank clockwise until
the brake lever pops out of the latching block. The
string is now tensioned and can be clamped in place
with the remaining
fi
xed clamp.
Repeat the above steps until all main strings are
installed. Tie off ends of main strings as per racquet
manufacturers recommendations.
STRINGING THE FRAME
Weaving the Cross Strings
Weave the cross strings over and under the
main strings being careful to alternate the
weave direction of each consecutive cross
string so as to be opposite of the previously
installed cross string.
Once the
fi
nal cross string is tensioned and
clamped, tie off at the appropriate hole speci-
fi
ed by the racquet manufacturer.
