Should any defects develop under normal use within the specified time periods, GAMMA will at its option, repair or replace the defective EQUIPMENT provided it is returned to GAMMA prepaid at the purchaser's expense.
FEATURES MACHINE FEATURES Drop Weight Tensioner with 9 to 90 lbs range and Permanently Engraved Weight Scale Patented Parallel Jaw Rotating Ratchet Gripper with Diamond Dust Coated Gripping Surfaces Professional Six Point “Quick Mount” Racquet Mounting System- Accommodates All Racquets Professional “Quick Action”...
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Engaging the Drop Weight Bar Stop The stringing machine is shipped with the drop weight bar in the horizontal position. To prevent racquet damage during stringing, the bar stop must be engaged. Remove the machine base from the shipping carton being careful to avoid lifting by the plastic cover.
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MOUNTING THE FRAME Tightening the Center Supports Tighten the Center Supports by turning the adjustment knob clockwise until slight resistance is felt. Caution: Overtightening the Center Supports may cause racquet damage. Frame Shoulder Support Adjustment Being sure the shoulder supports are free to swivel in their mountings, simultaneously rotate the shoulder support adjustment knobs clockwise until both shoulder supports gently...
STRINGING THE FRAME Setting Tension To set the stringing tension, loosen the locking knob on the side of the drop weight. Slide the weight in the appropriate direction until the face closest to the string gripper is indexed with the desired tension mark on the tension bar.
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STRINGING THE FRAME Base Clamp Operation Rotate the lever lock clockwise to secure the clamp base to the turntable. Reverse the clamping procedure to unlock the string clamp. The lever should be tightened enough to prevent clamp base slippage on the turn- table, when the desired tension is placed on the string.
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STRINGING THE FRAME Pulling Tension While securely holding the string gripper drum with your hand, lift the tension bar above horizontal and gently lower the bar under its own weight. If the tension bar drops below horizontal, repeat the above action until the bar comes to rest parallel to the racquet.
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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 final cross string is tensioned and clamped, tie off at the appropriate hole speci- fied by the racquet manufacturer.
PATHFINDER AWL The machine includes the pathfinder string- ing awl which creates a pathway between or around strings to make inserting a string through blocked grommets easier and quicker. Insert the awl through the grommet hole in the same manner as for traditional awls. The Pathfinder awl must be in the closed position before insertion.
MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the Turntable Bushings The turntable bushing is adjusted at the fac- tory for optimum performance. After time and use, the turntable bushings may need minor adjustment. An adjustment is indicated when noticeable turntable looseness or wobble occurs while stringing.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS PROBLEM SOLUTION String slips in clamps - Adjust gap between clamp jaws - Clean clamp jaws String slips in gripper - Clean gripper jaws - Make sure string is wrapped over top gripper prior to inserting between gripper jaws String clamp base slips on turntable - Clean bottom of clamp &...
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