Gamma 6500 Els Owner's Manual - String Gripper Operation
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STRING GRIPPER OPERATION
String Gripper Operation
To insert the string in the split drum string
gripper, wrap the free end of the string clock-
wise around the gripper drum and position
the string between the gripper jaws as shown
in the illustration.
The string must pass over the top half of the
gripper before being placed between the
diamond coated plates of the upper and
lower gripper jaws. Excessive slack in the
string should be removed before applying
tension. As the drum turns and applies ten-
sion to the string, the upper jaw is forced
down to clamp the string between the jaws.
CAUTION ! Never tension a string with your finger between the string and upper
gripper jaw as serious injury could result if your finger is caught between the
string and upper jaw during tensioning. CHILDREN SHOULD NEVER BE PERMITTED
TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION.
TENSIONER OPERATION
Tensioning a String
After wrapping the string around the grip-
per jaws, press the tensioning button switch
on the front panel of the machine, or press
the foot pedal switch to activate the
tensioner. When the tension in the string
reaches the tension setting, the LED display
will begin to flash, and the string will be
ready to clamp off. In the event that one of
the keys on the control panel are accidently
pressed while tensioning a string, the
tensioner will automatically reverse and
release the string being tensioned.
Tensioning
Button
Setting Tension
The 6500Els utilizes a rotary adjusting knob
along with a digital L.E.D. display to indicate
the set tension. To set the tension, rotate
the adjustment knob clockwise to de-
crease, counter-clockwise to increase,
until the desired tension is displayed. Ara-
mid fiber and Metallic strings will generally
string up tighter than synthetic or natural
gut strings, we recommend setting the
tension 4-5 lbs. lower than you would for
gut.