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Adjusting  the  String  Clamp  Jaw 
Spacing

The  string  clamps  will  need  minor  adjust-
ments according to what string type, con-
struction, 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 squeezing 
the clamp jaws together by hand while turn-
ing the Adjustment Knob, in the clockwise 
direction.  If  the  clamp  leaves  impressions 

or damages the string, it may be excessively tight and should be adjusted by turning the 
Adjustment Knob counter clockwise to open the gap between the jaws. 

NOTE: Due to the bearings used in the Clamp Lever the action of the Clamp Lever is 
very light making it easy to apply excessive clamping pressure. Clamps that are set 
too tight can damage the string as well as the string clamp jaws. 

The clamp jaws should be cleaned periodically to be free from dirt, oil, and any string coating 
residue to grip properly. Knife sharpening stones are excellent for removing build-up on the 
diamond coated surfaces and are available.

Quick Action Clamp Base Removal

Quick Action clamp bases can be removed 
from the turntable for maintenance or cleaning 
by removing clamp stop located at the end 
of  the  slot  in  the  turntable. To  remove  the 
clamp stop, remove the two screws holding 
the clamp stop in place from the underside of 
the turntable.  Lift the clamp stop out of the 
slot, slide the clamp base to the end of the 
slot and lift it out. Replace the clamp base 
and clamp stop in reverse order.

Adjusting the  Clamp Base Locking 
Nut

In  the  event  the  Locking  Lever  rotation  is 
insuffi cient to ensure smooth operation of the 
clamp base, very minor adjustments to the 
Clamp Base Locking Nut can be made with 
the supplied 17mm socket wrench. Tighten 
or loosen the locking nut in very small incre-
ments to provide more clamping pressure or 
running clearance as needed.

MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENT

Adjustment 
Knob

Summary of Contents for 5003

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL Issue 5B February 2014 STRINGING MACHINE 5003 2 POINT SC MOUNTING...

Page 2: ...ge 8 String Clamp adjustment as described on page 16 tension calibration as described on page 14 and Tensioner Brake adjustment as described on page 15 GAMMA s obligation under this warranty is limite...

Page 3: ...llel Jaw Gripper with Diamond Dust Coated Gripping Sur faces Professional Two Point Self Centering Racquet Mounting Sys tem Accommodates All Racquets Professional Quick Action Dual Action Rotating Met...

Page 4: ...ssemble the machine are provided with the machine Once the cartons are opened remove all parts and check to be sure that all parts are pres ent and accounted for Contents of Master Carton MMU2 14 1 Lo...

Page 5: ...ecure the leg with one FLAT HEAD cap screw through the upper hole and one SOCKET HEAD cap screw through the bot tomhole Repeatthisprocedureforthethree remaining legs Base Foot Height Adjustment Each f...

Page 6: ...he top of the upper column support and let it rest loosely on the bellows assembly Tension Track Installation Place the tube of the tension track assembly over the top of the upper column support and...

Page 7: ...e of the string clamp base are treated with grease to provide protection against corrosion during shipping Removeanyexcessivegreasewith a clean cloth prior to use The post and tube may also be cleaned...

Page 8: ...en the two set screws to lock the upper support column into place ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Mounting Stand Adjustment When mounting a racquet adjust the Mounting Stands so that the white Racquet Supports...

Page 9: ...by the white support pads as pictured Racquet Hold Down Clamp Operation With the lever in the up position insert the racquet hold down clamp pin into the hole in the center of the mounting stand Lower...

Page 10: ...ise To release the string clamp base from the turntable rotatetheclampbaselockinglever counter clockwise Thelockinglevershouldbetightenedenough to prevent clamp base slippage on the turn table when th...

Page 11: ...he travel stop 90 degrees Travel Stop STRINGING THE FRAME Setting the Gripper Jaw Spacing The gripper jaws of the tensioner are adjust able to accommodate varying string gauges If the string slips thr...

Page 12: ...rotating the tensioner crank clockwise until the brake lever pops out of the latching block The string is now tensioned and can be clamped in place with the remaining xed clamp Repeat the above steps...

Page 13: ...of each consecutive cross string so as to be opposite of the previously installed cross string Completing the String Job Once the nal cross string is tensioned and clamped tie off at the appropriate h...

Page 14: ...14 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Locking the Turntable The turntable may be locked in any position Rotate the lever down to lock the turntable and up to release the turntable...

Page 15: ...oldingthestring slowlypullthesheath out of the grommet hole to leave the free end of the string exposed The machine includes the path nder string ing awl which creates a pathway between or around stri...

Page 16: ...tch with the brake lever Repeat step 1 and adjust until the correct tension is indicated on the calibrator Loosen the 1 5 mm locking set screw A located on the side of the latching block as shown The...

Page 17: ...ures for illustra tion purposes To tighten the braking mechanism turn the set screw A counter clockwise by about 1 8 turn Re tighten the allen screw B on the back side of the tensioner frame and check...

Page 18: ...s the string clamp jaws The clamp jaws should be cleaned periodically to be free from dirt oil and any string coating residue to grip properly Knife sharpening stones are excellent for removing build...

Page 19: ...tom of clamp top of turntable with alcohol Adjust clamp base locking nut String tension too tight or too loose Check tension using a tension calibrator adjust machine calibration if necessary 2pt Hold...

Page 20: ...PT LEVER 313 2 PT MOUNTING STAND 314 2 PT MOUNTING ASSY 315 2 PT GRABBER PLATE 320 BRAKE RING 327 TT PIN 336 WINDER BAR 337 BRAKE BOX 362 SC TURNTABLE TT9 389 2PT TOP CAP w ADJ SCREW 390 2 PT STICKER...

Page 21: ...21 PARTS DRAWING 104 121 115 114 113 320 112 119 337 327 104 336 6B 165 289 314 105 116A 120A 165 MDCSC13 MQAC12 309 311 285 362 312 390 310 315 283 304 286 313 389...

Page 22: ...22 NOTES...

Page 23: ...23 NOTES...

Page 24: ...MA SPORTS 200 Waterfront Drive Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15222 Phone 800 333 0337 Fax 412 323 0317 Visit our website at www gammasports com Copyright 2014 GAMMA Sports All Rights Reserved MMU2 76 MG532...

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