Operating Manual
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Original Operating Manual
As necessary
Replace worn sliders (7) by removing nut (4) from each cylinder (5). Pull the carriage
to the side to remove. Replace the sliders (7). Push the sliders (6) into clamp body (2)
and reinstall nuts (4) of cylinders (5).
After installing or removing a cylinder (5), always check the clearance between the
cylinder mount and nut of the cylinder (8). Cylinders are installed with axial clearance
of 1.5 to 2 mm.
Yearly
Inspect the heel of the fork (9) for wear and cracks.
Remove forks from service when wear exceeds 10 % of the thickness of the fork.
Bent forks are not safe to operate and their continued use should be prevented.
Straightening of forks may only be performed by the manufacturer of the fork or by
one of his authorised workshops.
You can increase the service life of forks by using forks especially protected
against wear.
