Gamma ST II Owner's Manual

Summary of ST II

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    Copyright 2000 gamma sports - all rights reserved o o o o owner's manu wner's manu wner's manu wner's manu wner's manual al al al al issue 2 - december 14, 2000 issue 2 - december 14, 2000 issue 2 - december 14, 2000 issue 2 - december 14, 2000 issue 2 - december 14, 2000

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    1 limited warranty limited warranty limited warranty limited warranty limited warranty gamma sports (gamma) warrants to the original purchaser that the progression stringing machine ("equipment") purchased is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date...

  • Page 3: Features

    2 features professional six point racquet mounting system - accomodates all racquets without adapters parallel jaw string gripper w/ diamond dust coated gripping surfaces professional , diamond dust coated, fixed string clamps durable polystyrene base cover w/ convenient padded tool tray strong, lig...

  • Page 4: Assembly Instructions

    3 assembly instructions frame support post installation the support post assemblies are precision aligned at the factory and are marked for proper installation on the turntable. Install the marked support post on the marked side of the turntable. Align the threaded hole in the bottom of the support ...

  • Page 5: Assembly Instructions

    4 assembly instructions installing the tensioner remove the button head screw and washer located at the end of the tensioner bar with the 3 mm hex wrench provided. Slide the tensioner onto the bar, being careful to align the bar with all of the bearings and the drive gear with the gear track. Replac...

  • Page 6: Mounting The Frame

    5 mounting the frame adjusting the frame support posts place the racquet frame over the center posts and onto the frame support. Loosen the lever lock bolt on one support post. Slide the post outward until the center support of the racquet support slide is positioned near the inside surface of the r...

  • Page 7: Mounting The Frame

    6 mounting the frame securing the frame shoulder clamps lock the shoulder supports in position by turning the knob at the base clockwise. Repeat the adjustment procedure for the remaining support post. Re-tighten all of the frame supports in the same order as before. Do not overtighten any of the su...

  • Page 8: Stringing The Frame

    7 clamp head operation clamps are of a dual action design where as the clamp head and clamp base operate indepen- dently of one another. To clamp a string, lift the clamp head and place the string between the jaws and depress the clamp head lever to secure the string. The clamping pressure applied t...

  • Page 9: Stringing The Frame

    8 stringing the frame pulling tension wrap the loose section of string once around the roller guide and insert the string between the diamond dust coated string gripper plates. Pull the string perpendicu- lar to the gripper plates while slowly rotating the tensioner crank clockwise until the brake l...

  • Page 10: Stringing The Frame

    9 stringing the frame weaving the cross strings weave the cross strings over and under the main strings being careful to alternate the weave direction of each consecutive cross string so as to be opposite of the previously installed cross string. Once the final cross string is tensioned and clamped,...

  • Page 11: Pathfinder Awl

    10 pathfinder awl the progression stii includes the new pathfinder string- ing awl which creates a pathway between and around strings to make inserting a string through tight grommets easier and quicker. Insert the awl through the grommet hole in the same manner as for traditional awls. The pathfind...

  • Page 12: Maintenance and Adjustments

    11 tension calibration procedure step 1 set the tension to 60 lbs. As indicated by the linear scale and rotary knob. Place the string on one end of a tension calibrator into a string clamp and secure. Place string located on the other end of the calibrator into the string tensioner and apply tension...

  • Page 13: Maintenance and Adjustments

    12 adjusting the tensioner brake step 1 after stringing many racquets, the brake of the tensioner may need to be adjusted. With the brake lever engaged, loosen the lock bolt located on the back side of the tensioner frame with the 4mm hex wrench. Note: the lock bolt should only be loosened enough to...

  • Page 14: Maintenance and Adjustments

    13 maintenance and adjustments adjusting the clamp jaws the clamps will need minor adjustments 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 the main s...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting Tips

    14 troubleshooting tips with time and use, the clamping surfaces of your machine may become oily or dirty and result in string or clamp slippage while stringing. Periodic cleaning of the following parts is recommended. String clamps clean the inside gripping surfaces of the string clamp jaws by inse...

  • Page 16: Exploded Parts View

    15 exploded parts view.

  • Page 17: Parts List

    16 parts list part # 4a 5 6 7 8a 9 13 14 15a 21 22 23 24 104 105 106 107 122 140 141 142 143 144 description turntable bushing rubber feet cap screw foot nut bushing set screw washer - m8 post lock lever washer - m10 2021 support post frame support slide badminton adapter tennis adapter support slid...