Gamma+ 6002 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
Issue 3 - June 20, 1998
6002
STRINGING MACHINE
Copyright1998GAMMASports-AllRightsReserved

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIMITED WARRANTY
GAMMA SPORTS ("GAMMA") warrants to the original purchaser that the GAMMA stringing machine ("EQUIPMENT") purchased is free from defects
in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original purchase for mechanical parts (excluding string clamps), and for
a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase for string clamps. Should any defects develop under normal use within the specified time periods,
GAMMA will at its option, repair or replace the defective EQUIPMENT provided it is returned to GAMMA prepaid at the purchaser's expense. This
warranty does not apply to any damage or defect caused by negligence, abuse, misuse, unauthorized alteration, shipping, handling, or part wear
and tear as a result of normal use.
GAMMA's obligation under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement of defective EQUIPMENT, and no one is authorized to promise any other
liability. GAMMA shall in no event be liable for any incidental or consequential damages.
To return defective EQUIPMENT, a return authorization (RA#) must be obtained from a GAMMA customer service representative by calling 1-800-
333-0337. The RA# must be marked on the outside of the shipping carton being returned. All returns must be shipped prepaid by the customer to
GAMMA. Please retain the original shipping carton and packing materials for any future shipments.
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OWNER'SMANUAL
PAGE 1................................................................................................WARRANTY
PAGE2 ...................................................................................................FEATURES
PAGE3 ....................................................................... ASSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONS
PAGE9 .............................................................................. MOUNTINGTHEFRAME
PAGE11 ............................................................................STRINGINGTHEFRAME
PAGE13 .................................................................................... PATHFINDERAWL
PAGE14 ....................................................... MAINTENANCEANDADJUSTMENTS
PAGE16 .................................................................................TROUBLESHOOTING
PAGE16 .............................................................................. CAREANDCLEANING
PAGE17 .................................................................. COMPONENTIDENTIFICATION
PAGE18 ......................................................................................... PARTSLISTING

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FEATURES
Manual Spring Tensioner
Diamond Coated String Gripper
Tension Range: 11lbs. - 89lbs.
6 Point Suspension Mounting System ( 10 Point Support )
DiamondCoatedDualActionSwivelCompositeStringClamps
Full 360 Degree Turntable Rotation
Precision Bearing Mounted Turntable
Large Convenient 141 sq. in. Tool Tray
Height Adjustable From 36” to 48”

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Base Leg Assembly
TheGAMMA6002stringing machineusesa
four leg base design. The legs must be
assembled to the support post before use.
Remove the lower column support from the
carton.Thisis thelargerofthetwopostsand
has the GAMMA label.
Align the holes in the leg flange with the
matching holes in the lower column support
post. Secure the leg with one FLAT HEAD
cap screw through the upper hole, and one
SOCKET HEAD cap screw through the bot-
tomhole.Repeatthisprocedureforthethree
remaining legs.
Upper Column Support Assembly
Insert the upper column support into the
lower column support / base leg assembly.
Leave the upper column extended to maxi-
mumheightandlockinplacewiththetwoset
screwslocatedatthetopofthelowercolumn
support.
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Bellows Installation
The bellows assembly is supplied in two
pieces and should be assembled as follows.
Placethebellowssectionwiththeflangeover
the upper support column with the flange on
thetop.Placetheremainingbellowsoverthe
upper support column and mate it with the
flange on the lower bellows.
Tool Tray Installation
Lower the tool tray over the top of the upper
column support and let it rest loosely on the
bellows assembly.
Tension Track Installation
Placethetube of the tension track assembly
over the top of the upper column support.
Alignthetensiontrackwiththelonglegofthe
base assembly. Securely tighten the two
socket set screws on the tension track as-
sembly tube, locking it to the upper column
support. Align the notch in the tool tray with
the tension track bar while raising the tool
tray.Securethetraywiththesetscrewsinthe
side of the tray casting.
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ASSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONS
Turntable Brake Installation
Remove the flat head screw from the end of
thebrakeleverboltandinstallthebrakelever
boltintothethreadedholelocatedontheside
of the turntable tube.
Place the brake pad into the turntable tube,
theninsert theendof thebrakeleverbolt into
the hole of the brake pad so that the brake
pad rests on the shoulder of the bolt.
Insert the flat head screw into the end of the
brake lever bolt from the inner side of the
brake pad. While holding the head of the
screw with the 2.5mm L-shaped wrench,
turn the lever bolt to secure the brake pad
againstthe shoulder of the lever bolt and set
the head of the screw below the inner
surface of the brake pad. turn the lever to
retract the pad until it sets against the inner
surface of the turntable tube to provide
clearance for installation of the turntable.

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Retract the four set screws around the top
of the turntable tube to provide clearancefor
installing the turntable. Carefully lower the
turntable into the tube until it seats fully into
the tube and rests against the bearing lo-
cated at the botom of the tube.
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Tighten the four set screws located at the
topoftheturntabletubeuntiltheycontactthe
bearinglocatedontheturntable pin. Tighten
the screws in a crossing pattern from one
side to the next to keep the bearing on the
turntable pin centered in the tube.

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ASSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONS
Installing the Fixed Clamps
Toinstalltheclamps,removethewingedlock
knob to separate the knob from the lower
guide bushing. Be careful not to lose the
thrust bearing components located in the
center recess of the knob.
Align the clamp base with the clamp slot of
the turntable base. Insert the clamp guide
bushingintotheclampfromthebottomofthe
turntable making sure to engage the guide
with the clamp slot.
Place the load bushing into the top of the
clamp base mating it to the lower guide
bushing.
Aftercheckingthatthethrustbearingisposi-
tionedcorrectlyinthebaseofthewingedlock
knob, screw the knob into the base bushing
until fully seated.
Support Post Installation
The support post assemblies are precision
aligned at the factory and are marked for
proper installation on the turntable.
Installthemarkedsupportpostonthemarked
sideoftheturntable.Align the threaded hole
inthe bottomofthe supportpostwith theslot
intheturntable.Screwtheleverlockboltwith
washer into the bottom of the support post
and tighten gently.Position the washer with
the rounded edge toward the turntable.
Repeat procedure on the opposite side.

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ASSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONS
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. Replace the button
head screw and washer in the end of the
tensioner bar.
Installing the Crank Arm
Remove the flat head screw located on the
crankshaftwiththe2.5mmwrenchprovided.
Slide thecrank handle over the crank shaft
while aligning the holes. Replace the flat-
head screw.
TravelStop
Note: The tensioner bar is equipped with a
tensioner travel stop screw to limit travel of
thetensioneralong thebarandprevent con-
tact between the tensioner and the racquet
mounting system while stringing. The stop
screw is located about midpoint along the
tensioner bar below the gear track. To en-
gage the stop, turn the stop screw clockwise
until fully seated against the bar. To disen-
gage the stop screw, turn it counter clock-
wise until it no longer protrudes beyond the
surface of the bar.

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Adjusting the Frame Support Posts
Place the racquet frame over the center
support slide 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 posi-
tioned near the inside surface of the racquet
frame. Securely tighten the lever lock bolt.
Adjust the opposite post using the same
procedure.
Caution: To avoid racquet damage, the sup-
portslideshouldnotcontacttheracquetprior
to fixing the support posts.
Height Adjustment
TheturntableheightoftheGAMMA6002can
be adjusted to suit the stringer. To adjust,
loosen the two set screws on the lower col-
umn support post below the bellows assem-
bly. Adjust the amount of engagement be-
tween the upper and lower column supports
untilthedesiredheightisattained.Makesure
that the tension track is still aligned with the
long leg of the base and tighten the two set
screwstolock theuppersupportcolumninto
place.
Shoulder Support Adjustment
TheshouldersupportsontheGAMMA6002
are adjustable to provide support to the
racquet frame. Loosen the knurled knob at
thebottomoftheshouldersupportandswivel
the support so that the pads will contact the
frame squarely when the arms are closed
against the racquet. Should the shoulder
supports block string holes, adjust the posi-
tionoftheracquetbetweenthearmsuntilthe
shoulder supports contact the racquet be-
tween grommet holes.
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