Gamma X-ES, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL Issue 1 May 2004 Copyright 2004 GAMMA Sports All Rights Reserved X ES STRINGING MACHINE...

Page 2: ...ng Clamp adjustment as described on page 11 Quick Action Clamp Base adjustment as described on page 11 and the cleaning procedures listed on page 13 GAMMA s obligation under this warranty is limited t...

Page 3: ...arallel Jaw Rotating Gripper w Diamond Dust Coated Gripping Surfaces Professional Dual Action Rotating Diamond Dust Coated Fixed String Clamps High Strength Extruded Aluminum Frame with Durable Anodiz...

Page 4: ...le pin into the bushing of the machine base Support Post Installation To install the support posts you must first remove the mounting bolt from the mounting plate that sets inside the central cavity o...

Page 5: ...mounting bolt Repeat procedure on to attach the support post on the opposite side of the turntable String Clamp Installation The post of the string clamp and tube of the string clamp base are treated...

Page 6: ...ng is between 110 V and 120 V 60 Hz and for the 230 V setting between 220 V and 240 V 50 to 60 Hz If you have any question regarding the input voltage supply for your area please ask your electric uti...

Page 7: ...Support Slides by turning the adjustment knob clockwise until snug against the racquet frame and slight resis tance is felt Caution Overtightening the Center Sup ports will stretch the head of the rac...

Page 8: ...mage may occur The supports should be tightened to the point where the racquet frame will not move in the mounting system when the handle is grasped and attempts are made to move it Should any support...

Page 9: ...otation permitted by the slot in th clamp base String Clamp Operation The string clamps are a dual action design where the string clamp and clamp base operate independently of one another To clamp a s...

Page 10: ...te center holes Thread one end of the string through the adjacent grommet hole and pull excess by hand Secure one of the strings using a string clamp To tension a string push the tension switch or the...

Page 11: ...gs If applicable tie the first cross string using an appropriate starting knot STRINGING THE FRAME Weaving the Cross Strings Weave the cross strings over and under the main strings being careful to al...

Page 12: ...wer back inside thebase and the latch with automatically lock into place Storage Drawers There are two storage drawers located in the base of the machine The drawers open from the right end of the bas...

Page 13: ...ding pressure on the string slowly pull the sheath out of the grommet hole to leave the end of the string exposed The X ES includes the Pathfinder stringing awl which creates a pathway between or arou...

Page 14: ...justments according 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 t...

Page 15: ...rew at 20 lbs can influence the tension at 60 lbs and visa versa repeat these steps until the set tension matchs the tension reading of the calibrator at both 20 and 60 lbs Replace the rectangular cov...

Page 16: ...by removing the adjustment screw Using a small nylon brush such as a toothbrush scrub the inside surfaces until all debris is removed Clean the jaws with isopropyl alcohol and re assemble String Clamp...

Page 17: ...16 NOTES...

Page 18: ...SPRING ARM ADJUSTMENT KNOB ARM ADJUSTMENT SCREW SHOULDER V CLAMP GRIPPER DRUM PART 259 262 263 265 269 270 271 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 MDCSC10 285 286 287 288 70 MPSA MA 98A 108 109 16...

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