Alpha Axis Pro User manual

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Axis Pro
Stringing Machine
• 360° Racket Rotation
• Diamond-Dusted Clamps
• Spring-Action Locking Levers
• 6-Point “Wide-Stretch” Mounting Arms
• Height Adjustment
• Sturdy Machine Stand
• Adjustable Level Pads
• Metal Tool Tray

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GENERAL INFORMATION
The Axis Pro has a 5-year limited warranty. The string
clamps have a 2-year limited warranty. The limited
warranty pertains to any parts deemed defective by the
manufacturer.
• The string clamps will have to be cleaned on a
regular basis. Take rubbing alcohol and clean inside the
jaws of the stringing clamp. This procedure will remove
oil and grit buildup.
• Use silicon spray to lubricate the rails that the swivel
bases run on. This will allow the swivel bases to slide
smoothly.
• Always keep the machine covered and in a dry area
when not in use.
For any questions regarding the use of your stringing
machine, please call Alpha Racquet Sports. Alpha
Racquet Sports does not provide stringing patterns. To
obtain patterns, contact the racquet’s manufacturer or
join the United States Racquets Stringers Association
at [phone].
WARRANTY
MAINTENANCE
TECH SUPPORT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. DIAGRAM................................................4
II. COMPONENT PARTS LIST...................5
III. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS................6
IV. MOUNTING THE FRAME.....................8
V. PREPARATION OF STRINGING..........10
VI. STRINGING THE FRAME..................11
VII. CALIBRATION OF THE MACHINE....16
VII. CLAMP BASE ADJUSTMENT............18

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DIAGRAM

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COMPONENT LIST
LEVEL PADS
BASE
POLE
TENSION ARM
TENSION HEAD
STRING GRIPPER
ANGLED SUPPORTS
SWIVEL BASE
STRING CLAMP
FRAME SUPPORT
MOUNTING ARM POST
MOUNTING POST ADJUSTMENT KNOB
DISK BRAKE LEVER
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SCREW
TOOL TRAY
LOCK SCREW FOR POLE
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Lay base on a flat surface.
Insert the pole into base,
and tighten lock screw with
allen wrench.
Connect the tool tray with
the two 6mm allen screws.

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Insert the mounting unit/
tension arm shaft into the
pole. For proper balance,
make sure the tension arm
is extending over the long
toe of the base.
To adjust the height of
the machine, lift the
mounting unit/tension arm
to the desired height and
then tighten the height
adjustment screw located
on the pole above the tool
tray.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONT’D.

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Place clamp on the swivel
bases.
MOUNTING THE FRAME
Loosen and remove the
fine adjustment knobs, flip
the head/throat frame
supports so that they
(supports) are each in an
upward position. Replace
the fine adjustment knobs.
To accommodate the
length of each racquet,
adjust the mounting arm
post by loosening the
mounting post adjustment
knob. Once the correct
length adjustment is reached, tighten the mounting
post adjustment knob. CAUTION: Make sure that
both mounting post adjustment knobs are tightened
and secured. Not doing this will allow the mounting
arms to creep forward during the stringing process
and cause damage to the racquet. NOTE: Both
mounting arms are identical, the racquet can be
mounted either way.

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Insert the angle frame
supports into the
appropriate slots located
on the end of the mounting
arms. The two slots are
designed to accommodate
most racquets.
Make adjustments by
turning the fine adjustment
knobs. The fit should be
snug.
Turn the mounting arm
adjustment knobs so that
the angled frame supports
fit up against the frame.
The fit should be snug,
but use caution. NOTE:
Over-tightening can cause
premature stress on the
frame.
MOUNTING THE FRAME CONT’D.

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PREPARATION OF STRINGING
To clamp the string, squeeze
the toggle to close.
To release
the string,
pull the
toggle to
open.
To tighten, turn the dial
clockwise. To loosen, turn the dial
counter-clockwise. NOTE: Before
stringing a racquet, the tension
on the string clamp has to be
adjusted in accordance with the
type of string gauge being used.
If the string is of a thin gauge
(16L, 17, 18) then the string
clamp may need to be tightened.
If the string gauge is thick (15,
15L, 16) then the string clamp
may need to be loosened.

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STRINGING THE FRAME
To set the tension, there are two
adjustments. The first adjustment is
to move the marker to the nearest
hash mark of the desired tension.
The hash marks on the scale
are in three-pound increments. The
second adjustment is to fine tune
the tension with the hash marks
located on the knob’s collar. The
hash marks on the collar are in one-
pound increments. For example, to set the tension at 62
lbs, turn the knob so that the marker matches the 60
lbs hash mark on the scale. The 0 hash mark should
be lined up with the platform’s hash mark. Next, turn the
collar two one-pound increments. The 2 lb hash mark
should now be aligned with the platform’s hash mark.
Your tension setting is now 62 lbs. NOTE: When the
machine is not in use, release the tension on the spring
by setting the tension back down to 9 lbs.

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To determine whether the mains start at the top or at the
bottom of the frame, count the number of holes in the
open throat area. For 4 or 8 holes, start at the top of the
frame. For 2, 6, or 10 holes, start at the throat. You must
also determine whether the racquet requires a one-piece
or two-piece string pattern. One-piece stringing means
that you will use one continuous piece to string the
whole racquet. This is where 25% of the string length will
be used to string the short side (one-half of the main
strings). The other 75% of the string will cover the other
half of the mains and all of the crosses. DO NOT cut
the string for a one-piece string job. Two-piece stringing
means that you will use two pieces, usually the same
string set (unless it is a hybrid). The string must be cut
to accommodate the appropriate length for the mains
(usually 20’). The rest of the string set will be used for
the crosses.
The center frame supports (6 and 12 o’clock positions)
divide the racquet in half. Looking at the racquet from the
butt end, the first hole on the left would be considered
the 1st left main and the first hole on the right would
be the 1st right main. Thread the two ends of the main
strings through the 1st left main and the 1st right main.
Do this at the throat and head of the racquet.
STRINGING THE FRAME CONT’D.

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Clamp the 1st left main
down at the throat and lock
the yellow swivel base.
Take the 1st right main and
load the string in the jaws of
the linear gripper. After loading
the string, pull it at an angle
to create resistance and to
prevent the string from slipping.
Grab the handle and rotate the
tension head away from the
racquet. Keep rotating until the
latch “pops” out and activates the brake. This will
keep the tension head in place and allow you
to release the string clamp so that it can be
repositioned.
STRINGING THE FRAME CONT’D.

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Once the string has been
clamped, release the string
from the tension head by
holding the handle with the left
hand and pushing the locking lever back into the
latched position with the right hand. CAUTION: Use
caution when pushing the lever back, placing the
thumb high on the lever can cause the lever to
“pinch” it. Rotate the tension head forward towards
the racquet.
STRINGING THE FRAME CONT’D.

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To start the crosses, make
a starting knot if you are
using a two-piece method.
Weave the cross string by
running the string over-and-
under each main string. Be
careful not to misweave. If you
are using a one-piece string job you do not
need to make a starting knot. When pulling the
crossses across the mains make sure to slide the
crosses up and down the mains to disburse the
friction in order to prevent ‘notching’.
STRINGING THE FRAME CONT’D.
When the crosses are
completed, tie off and trim
the excess string. To release
the racquet, release the
pressure on the mounting
arms by loosening the
adjustment knobs counter
clockwise.

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CALIBRATING THE MACHINE
Set the tension head at 50 lbs.
Turn the mounting
table so that both
mounting posts are
perpendicular to
the tension head.
Lock the mounting
table in place by
pulling the locking
lever out.
Clamp the fixed end of the
tension calibrator. Load the
string on the other end of the
calibrator and pull tension.TIP:
Make sure the clamp is
positioned far enough from the
tension head to allow a proper
pull.

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CALIBRATING THE MACHINE CONT’D.
Read the tension on the
calibrator to determine if the
tension is correct or not.
Loosen the
locking screw that
is located on the
side of the black
housing block.
Locate the tension adjustment screw
in front of the black housing block.
Turn the screw counter-clockwise to
make it string tighter, or clockwise to
make it string looser. IMPORTANT:
Release the tension on the
calibrator before making calibration
adjustments. Repeat the process
until the correct tension is pulled.
Lock the locking screw so that the
adjustment screw is secure.

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CLAMP BASE ADJUSTMENT
Locate the black cap
on the backside of
the yellow base.
Carefully pull it off.
Turn the swivel base so
that the outer port is
aligned with the inner
port. Take the 3mm
allen key and insert into
the internal adjustment
screw. Turn clockwise
to increase tension. The
ideal locking position for
the lever should be down the center of the swivel
base.