Adjustment Buffer, Adjusting

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The following adjustment is only for the right adjusting buffer. Adjustment for the left adjusting buffer is derived accordingly from this.

-- Loosen stud screw -1- far enough until it is visible in rubber buffer.

Fig 1: Identifying Adjustment Buffer Locking Screw -1- And Dimension -a-

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-- Now pull notched slider out of adjustment stop.

-- Set notched slider to dimension -a- = 12.5 mm.

Fig 2: Identifying Notched Slider Adjustment Dimension

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-- Close rear lid to initial locking position using light pressure over the center.

-- Open rear lid again.

Fig 3: Identifying Adjustment Buffer Locking Screw -1- And Dimension -a-

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-- Screw in clamping screw -1- for adjusting buffer to a depth of dimension -a- = 25 mm.

-- Check the adjustment.