Do you have a question about the STAR 5 and is the answer not in the manual?
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Steve Purcell
July 12, 2025
The base of the clamp holder for one of the two will no longer stay clamped to the table. As you turn it to tighten, it slips past the clamping position and becomes free again. How can I fix the problem so that the clamp holder holds tightly to the table?
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The Star 5 traction head does not require any particular servicing, apart from cleaning once a year by passing a cloth soaked in alcohol between the articulated jaws of the pulling unit.
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Thank you for purchasing a BABOLAT STAR 5 machine, and we trust it will give you full satisfaction. This manual is issued specifically for the STAR 5 stringing machine. To use it in an optimal way, we advise you TO READ CAREFULLY THESE INSTRUCTIONS and to respect them throughout the life of the equipment.
CONNECTION......................5 Positioning....................5 Special power cable ..................5 Powering-up ....................5 USING THE MACHINE ....................6 Warnings......................6 Star 5 Navigator....................7 Positioning the racket.................. 11 Turntable braking system ................11 Adjusting the clamp ..................11 Spring tensioning ..................12 Removing the racket ................... 13 MAINTENANCE...................... 13 Traction system ..................
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Turn off the machine, wait 30 seconds and turn it back on. If the problem continues, go to the machine configuration messages (see paragraph "Star 5 Navigator"), note down the values displayed and the serial number of the machine, then call your BABOLAT After-Sales Service Centre.
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Then change the two fuses depending on the new voltage. 100 V and 120 V fuses = 1.25 A T 220 V and 240 V fuses = 0.63 A T In case of doubt, call the BABOLAT After-Sales Service Centre. Changing fuses TYPE OF FUSE: HPC 5x20 mm ceramic BE CAREFUL: in the event of a problem, you should change both fuses at the same time.
- 4 interlocking V-shaped caps, - 1 set of badminton billiard pads. Tools (sold separately) To make your work easier, BABOLAT has designed a whole range of specific tools for stringing. They are presented in a case and available under the code number 02054.
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Traction system The traction system is the heart of your stringing machine. If it breaks down, you just need to take it out and replace it with the one you will receive from your BABOLAT After-Sales Service Centre. Removing the traction system Turn off the machine.
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String tensioning Once the racket has been properly installed and the clamps adjusted, refer to the stringing recommendations of the racket manufacturer and enter the tension value of the string ) on the control panel. TENSION To tension the string, pass it around the diabolo and then close the pulling unit by pulling the string towards you while lightly touching the "start cycle"...
In this case, remove it from the machine stand. Never use other power cable than one supplied by Babolat. Extension cables should be carefully chosen, assembled and maintained. Your safety will obviously be ensured if the insulation is in good condition.
USING THE MACHINE Warnings BABOLAT will not be liable for any direct or indirect damage caused by incorrect installation, poor maintenance, alterations or improper usage. We will also be cleared of liability in the event of any failure to comply with standard requirements for the prevention of accidents and fire or for the safety of electrical installations.
Positioning the racket The STAR 5 stringing machine is designed to hold all types of rackets, even super oversized ones. BE CAREFUL: any over-tightening of the arms and billiards may distort the racket and change the tension after stringing. Hold the racket by its handle with one hand,...
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Machine configuration messages (read only) Program version number VERSION Number of rackets strung by machine (approximate RACKETS value calculated according to number of tractions) Number of tractions completed by machine TRACTION Length of time for which the machine has been on WORK.
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Star 5 Navigator Using the 3 keys on the control panel you can shift between the various menus and change the options or values associated with them in order to adapt the machine's functions to your demands. Status messages when you turn the machine on Welcome message on starting up Skip this message by a long press on the "SHIFT"...
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Navigating around the various menus The menus are accessed by a 3 second-long press on the "SHIFT" key , followed by a quick press on the "SHIFT" key enables to move from one menu to another. enables to return to the main menu at any time.
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Programmable menus Using the keys enables to select the option or obtain the value required: - step by step selection by a quick press, - fast selection by pressing together with - selection by scrolling by pressing and holding down, - fast selection by scrolling by pressing either with holding both...
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Do you have a question about the STAR 5 and is the answer not in the manual?
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The base of the clamp holder for one of the two will no longer stay clamped to the table. As you turn it to tighten, it slips past the clamping position and becomes free again. How can I fix the problem so that the clamp holder holds tightly to the table?
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