Cam-Lock Clamp Operation - Gamma 7500 Els Owner's Manual

Cam-Lock Clamp Operation

Note: The string clamps supplied with your stringing machine can accomodate tight string patterns such as
badminton. Depending on the string pattern, the clamp may spread the strings slightly which will not compromise the
quality of the string job.
Clamp Head Operation
To clamp a string, lift the clamp head and place the string
between the jaws and depress the clamp head lever to
secure the string. The clamping pressure applied to the
string should be adjusted to provide sufficient pressure
to secure the string when subjected to the desired pulling
tension. The diamond coated gripper plates provide for
increased friction between the clamps and the string to
allow for reduced clamping pressure while securing and
holding the string under tension.
CAM-LOCK Clamp Base Operation
Rotate the Base Locking Lever clockwise to secure the
clamp base to the turntable.
Reverse the clamping procedure to unlock the string
clamp. The Locking Lever is spring loaded to assist the
unlocking of the clamp base.
The Locking Lever should be tightened enough to pre-
vent clamp base slippage on the turntable, when the
desired tension is placed on the string. To go from the
loose position to the clamped position and back, gener-
ally requires the travel permitted by the clamp base. If
the travel is not sufficient to allow smooth operation of,
adjust the Clamp Base as outlined in the Clamp Base
Adjustment section.
Clamp Head Adjustment
The clamp heads will need minor adjustments accord-
ing to what string type, construction, and gauge you are
using.
To adjust the gap (clamping pressure) between the
clamp jaws, insert the string through the racquet as if
you were beginning the main strings. Clamp the strings
and pull tension. If the string slips through the jaws of the
clamp, tighten the clamp by compressing the clamp
jaws together by hand while turning the Adjustment
Knob, in the clockwise direction. If the clamp leaves
Adjustment
impressions or damages the string, it may be exces-
Knob
sively tight and should be adjusted by turning the hex
screw counter clockwise to open the gap between the
jaws. The clamp jaws must be cleaned periodically to be
free from dirt and any residue for them to grip properly.
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