FirsTime Gears Grandfather Clock Instruction Manual page 7

6. When replacing batteries remember that all the prior must be repeated from
point one. i. e. the clock must be started again at 6:05 am. Therefore, please
do not throw these instructions away as by the time the batteries have to be
replaced, you may have forgotten how to set the clock.
7. To eliminate chimes completely, remove the two batteries from the Chime
Battery Chamber.
8. Never turn clock hands counter-clockwise as it will interrupt the chime
sequence and damage the clock.
NOTE:
When the batteries are low, the chimes may not remain coordinated
with the time on the clock. When this happens replace with new alkaline batteries
and reset the clock as above.
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