2LIMITED WARRANTYGAMMA SPORTS warrants to the original purchaser that the 8800 Els stringing machine (“EQUIPMENT”) purchased is freefrom defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original purchase for mechanicalparts (excluding electrical parts and string clamps), and for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase for all electricalparts and string clamps. Should any defects develop under normal use within the specified time periods, GAMMA will at itsoption, 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, ship-ping, handling, or part wear and tear as a result of normal use.Routine maintenance, adjustment, and cleaning required to ensure proper operation are the responsibility of the purchaser andare not covered under the terms of this warranty. These include, but are not limited to: String Clamp adjustment, as describedon page 20, Quick Action Clamp Base adjustment, as described on page 19, and the cleaning procedures listed on page 21.GAMMA’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement of defective EQUIPMENT, and no one is authorizedto 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 representa-tive. The RA# must be marked on the outside of the shipping carton being returned. All returns must be shipped prepaid bythe customer to GAMMA. Please retain the original shipping carton and packing materials for any future shipments. GAMMAwill not be responsible for machines which are not sent in the original undamaged packaging.A GAMMA Care Service Plan is also available through GAMMA customer service, call 800.333.0337 for details.TABLE OF CONTENTSWARRANTY ................................... .............................................................PAGE 2FEATURES.................................................................................................. PAGE 3UNPACKING & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................ PAGE 4POWER CONNECTION & CONTROLS ..................................................... PAGE 9CONTROL PANEL FEATURES ................................................................ PAGE 10DISPLAY SCREENS ................................................................................. PAGE 11MACHINE FUNCTIONS............................................................................ PAGE 12MOUNTING THE FRAME ......................................................................... PAGE 17STRINGING THE FRAME ......................................................................... PAGE 18STRING LENGTH METER....................................................................... PAGE 22ADDITIONAL FEATURES ......................................................................... PAGE 23PATHFINDER AWL.................................................................................... PAGE 24MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS ......................................................... PAGE 25TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ..................................................................... PAGE 27PARTS LIST ............................................................................................. PAGE 28PARTS DRAWING..................................................................................... PAGE 298800 ElsOWNER’S MANUAL