Gamma 8800 Els Owner's Manual - page 26
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Switch Action Clamp Base Adjustment
If the Clamp Bases slip on the Turntable, the base
locking levers may need adjusted. Turn the cap
screw located on the end of the Clamp Base clock-
wise to tighten the clamp and counterclockwise
to loosen it. If frequent adjustment is needed, try
loosening the Locking Lever Adjustment Screw and
tighten the two screws located on the underside
of the Clamp Base. Re-tighten the Locking Lever
Adjustment Screw and adjust as needed.
Adjusting String Clamp Jaw Spacing
The String Clamps will need minor adjust-
ments according to what string type, construc-
tion, 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 string and pull tension. If the string slips
through the jaws of the clamp, tighten the
clamp by turning the Adjustment Knob, in
the clockwise direction. If the clamp leaves
impressions in the string, it may be exces-
sively tight and should be adjusted by turning
the Adjustment Knob counter clockwise to
increase 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 residual string
coating for them to grip properly. The cleaning stone supplied with the machine is excellent
for removing build-up on the diamond coated surfaces. Rub the gripping surfaces with the
cleaning stone and remove any residual dust with a brush or cloth and isopropyl alcohol.
MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
Adjustment
Knob
Switch Action Clamp Base Removal
Switch Action Clamp Bases can be removed
from the Turntable for maintenance or clean-
ing by removing the 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.