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LIMITED WARRANTY
GAMMA SPORTS warrants to the original purchaser that the 8800 Els stringing machine (“EQUIPMENT”) purchased is free
from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original purchase for mechanical
parts (excluding electrical parts and string clamps), and for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase for all electrical
parts and string clamps. 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.
This warranty does not apply to any damage or defect caused by negligence, abuse, misuse, unauthorized alteration, ship-
ping, handling, or part wear and tear as a result of normal use.
Routine maintenance, adjustment, and cleaning required to ensure proper operation are the responsibility of the purchaser and
are not covered under the terms of this warranty. These include, but are not limited to: String Clamp adjustment, as described
on page 20, Quick Action Clamp Base adjustment, as described on page 19, and the cleaning procedures listed on page 21.
GAMMA’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement of defective EQUIPMENT, and no one is authorized
to promise any other liability. GAMMA shall in no event be liable for any incidental or consequential damages.
To return defective EQUIPMENT, a return authorization (RA#) must be obtained from a GAMMA customer service representa-
tive. The RA# must be marked on the outside of the shipping carton being returned. All returns must be shipped prepaid by
the customer to GAMMA. Please retain the original shipping carton and packing materials for any future shipments. GAMMA
will not be responsible for machines which are not sent in the original undamaged packaging.
A GAMMA Care Service Plan is also available through GAMMA customer service, call 800.333.0337 for details.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY ................................................................................................PAGE 2
FEATURES..................................................................................................PAGE 3
UNPACKING & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................PAGE 4
POWER CONNECTION & CONTROLS .....................................................PAGE 9
CONTROL PANEL......................................................................................PAGE 10
CONTROL PANEL FEATURES..................................................................PAGE 11
MACHINE FUNCTIONS.............................................................................PAGE 12
MOUNTING THE FRAME .........................................................................PAGE 14
STRINGING THE FRAME .........................................................................PAGE 15
STRING LENGTH METER ....................................................................... PAGE 19
ADDITIONAL FEATURES .........................................................................PAGE 20
PATHFINDER AWL ....................................................................................PAGE 21
MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS .........................................................PAGE 22
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS .....................................................................PAGE 24
PARTS LIST ............................................................................................. PAGE 26
PARTS DRAWING.....................................................................................PAGE 27
8800 Els
OWNER’S MANUAL
