Gamma+ 6004 User manual

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Issue 3 - December 14, 2000
6004
STRINGING MACHINE

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6004
STRINGING MACHINE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE 1 ................................................................................... WARRANTY
PAGE 2 .....................................................................................FEATURES
PAGE 3 ...........................................................ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
PAGE 8 ................................................................ MOUNTING THE FRAME
PAGE 10 .............................................................. STRINGING THE FRAME
PAGE 12 ....................................................................... PATHFINDER AWL
PAGE 13 .......................................... MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
PAGE 17 ...................................................................TROUBLESHOOTING
PAGE 17 ................................................................. CARE AND CLEANING
PAGE 18 ................................................... COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
PAGE 19 ........................................................................... PARTS LISTING
LIMITED WARRANTY
GAMMA Sports (GAMMA), warrants to the original purchaser that the 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 GAMMA customer service. The RA# must be marked on the outside
oftheshippingcartonbeingreturned. All returnsmustbe shipped prepaidbythe customer toGAMMA.Please retain theoriginalshipping carton andpacking
materials for any future shipments. GAMMA will not be responsible for machines which are not sent in the original undamaged packaging.

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!Manual Spring Tensioner
!Diamond Coated String Gripper
!Tension Range: 11lbs. - 89lbs.
!6 Point Suspension Mounting System ( 10 Point Support )
!CAM-LOCK Dual Action Composite String Clamps w/ Diamond Coating
!Full 360 Degree Turntable Rotation
!Precision Bearing Mounted Turntable
!Large Convenient 141 sq. in. Tool Tray
!Height Adjustable From 36” to 48”
MACHINE FEATURES

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Align the holes in the leg flange with the matching holes
in the lower column support post. Secure the leg with
oneFLATHEADcapscrewthroughtheupperhole,and
one SOCKET HEAD cap screw through the bottom
hole. Repeat this procedure for the three 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 maximum height and lock in place with the
two set screws located at the top of the lower column
support.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Base Leg Assembly
The GAMMA 6004 stringing machine uses a four leg
base design. The legs must be assembled to the
support post before use. Remove the lower column
support from the carton.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Tension Track Installation
Placethetubeofthetensiontrackassemblyoverthetop
ofthe uppercolumnsupport.Align thetensiontrackwith
the long leg of the base assembly. Securely tighten the
two socket set screws on the tension track assembly
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. Secure the tray with the set screws
in the side of the tray casting.
Tool Tray Installation
Lower the tool tray over the top of the upper column
support and let it rest loosely on the bellows assembly.
Bellows Installation
The bellows assembly is supplied in two pieces and
should be assembled as follows. Place the bellows
section with the flange over the upper support column
with the flange on the top. Place the remaining bellows
over the upper support column and mate it with the
flange on the lower bellows.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Turntable Installation
Positiontherecessintheundersideoftheturntableover
the flange of the turntable pin.
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 post with the slot in the turntable. Screw the
leverlockbolt withwasherintothebottom ofthesupport
post and tighten gently.Position the washer with the
rounded edge toward the turntable.
Repeat procedure on the opposite side.
NOTE: 2 pcs. of M10 cap screws (#170) are provided
with the machine in the event the lever lock bolts
become inconvenient. Simply install the M10 screws in
place of the lever lock bolts and tighten with the wrench
provided..
Attach the turntable to the turntable pin flange using the
included 4 - M6 cap screws.
Tighten securely.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Clamp Head Installation
The post of the string clamp head and the tube of the
string clamp base are treated with grease to provide
protection against corrosion during shipping. Remove
anyexcessivegreasewithacleanclothpriortouse.The
post and tube may also be cleaned with isopropyl
alcohol. After this type of thorough cleaning, the post
and tube should be treated with a light coating of
machine oil to protect the surfaces against corrosion
and to ensure smooth operation.
Crank Arm Installation
Remove the flat head screw located on the crank shaft
withthe2.5mmwrench provided. Slide the crank handle
over the crank shaft while aligning the holes. Replace
the flathead screw.
Tensioner Installation
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
toalignthebarwithallofthebearingsandthedrivegear
with the gear track. Replace the button head screw and
washer in the end of the tensioner bar.

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Travel Stop
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Note: The tensioner bar is equipped with a tensioner
travel stop to limit travel of the tensioner along the bar
and prevent contact between the tensioner and the
racquetmountingsystemwhilestringing.Thetravelstop
is located about midpoint along the tensioner bar below
the gear track.
To disengage the stop, pull and hold the knob, rotate 90
degrees and release. To engage the stop, repeat the
above procedure until the travel stop pin protrudes
beyond the opposite surface of the tensioner bar.
Setting the Gripper Jaw Spacing
Thegripperjaws of the6004tensionerareadjustableto
accomodate varying string gauges.
If the string slips through the gripper jaws while pulling
tension,rotatethegripperjawadjustmentscrewcounter-
clockwise.
If the string is damaged while pulling tension, rotate the
gripper jaw adjustment screw clockwise.
Thejawswillbeproperlyadjustedwhenthereisenough
pressure to securely grip the string without causing
damage to the string.

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Frame Support Post Adjustment
Place the racquet frame over the center support slide
andontotheframesupport.Loosentheleverlockbolton
one support post. Slide the post outward until the center
support of the racquet support slide is positioned near
theinsidesurfaceofthe racquetframe. Securelytighten
the lever lock bolt.
Adjust the opposite post using the same procedure.
Caution: To avoid racquet damage, the support slide
should not contact the racquet prior to fixing the support
posts.
Height Adjustment
The turntable height of the GAMMA 6004 can be ad-
justed to suit the stringer. To adjust, loosen the two set
screws on the lower column support post below the
bellows assembly. Adjust the amount of engagement
between the upper and lower column supports until the
desired height is attained. Make sure that the tension
track is still aligned with the long leg of the base and
tighten the two set screws to lock the upper support
column into place.
Shoulder Support Adjustment
The shoulder supports on the GAMMA 6004 are adjust-
abletoprovide support to the racquetframe.Loosenthe
knurled knob at the bottom of the shoulder support and
swivelthesupportsothatthepadswillcontact the frame
squarely when the arms are closed against the racquet.
Should the shoulder supports block string holes, adjust
the position of the racquet between the arms until the
shoulder supports contact the racquet between grom-
met holes.
MOUNTING THE FRAME

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Securing the Shoulder Supports
Secure the racquet frame with the shoulder supports by
rotatingthelargeadjustmentknobsontheoutsideofthe
support post assemblies clockwise. Adjust the supports
untilfirmcontactismadebetweentheshouldersupports
and the frame.
Thetear drop shaped holes torwards the back of the
shoulder supports are handy for holding the loose
end of the string while pulling the string through the
racquet. Simply insert the loose end into the tear
dropshapedholesandslidethestringintothe point
of the hole.
Support Slide Adjustment
Oncetheframesupportpostsaresecured,lightlytighten
the support slides by turning the knobs on the outside of
the slides clockwise. Adjust the slides in equal incre-
ments until slight resistance is felt.
Apply a final adjustment to all racquet support points
until the racquet is firmly secured in the mounting
system.
Should the frame supports lose contact with the frame
while stringing, they should be adjusted, as needed, to
maintain contact with the frame.
MOUNTING THE FRAME