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STRINGINGTHEFRAME
Setting Tension
The Progression ST utilizes a rotary adjust-
ing knob along with a linear tension scale to
indicate the tension setting. The scale is
dividedinto3lbincrementsandeach1/3turn
of the tension knob changes tension by 1 lb.
Tosetthedesiredtension,rotatethetension
knob and align the mark on the spring guide
withthedesiredtension setting on thescale.
Whenthe“0”markontheknobalignswiththe
line on the knob support the tension will be
that indicated on the scale. To increase ten-
sionby 1or2lbsturn theknobcounterclock-
wise until the “1”or “2” mark on the knob aligns with the line on the knob support. To decrease
tension by 1 or 2 lbs, turn the knob clockwise until the “2” or “1” mark on the knob aligns with
the line on the knob support.
Tensioner Travel Stop
Topreventcontactbetweenthetensionhead
and the racquet and/or turntable, a stop
screw is located about midpoint along the
tensioner bar below the gear track. In the
eventthetensionheadmustbemovedcloser
to the racquet, turn the stop screw counter-
clockwisewiththe5mmhexwrenchuntilthe
end of the stop screw no longer protrudes
beyond the surface of the tensioner bar. To
re-engage the stop, simply turn the stop
screw clockwise until the screw is seated
against the tensioner bar.
Travel Stop
Fixed Clamp Operation - Step 1
The fixed clamps for the Progression ST are
ofadualactiondesign.Thestringclampand
theclampbaseoperateindependentlyofone
another.
To clamp a string, lift the clamp head and
place the string between the jaws. Depress
the clamp head lever to secure the string.
The clamping pressure applied to the string
shouldbeadjustedtoprovidesufficientpres-
sure to secure the string when subjected to
the desired pulling tension. The diamond
coated gripper plates provide for increased
frictionbetweentheclampsandthestringtoallowforreducedclampingpressurewhilesecuring
and holding the string under tension.
