Zeroing Contact Reel

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Fig 1: Identifying Screw From Contact Reel Lock Position

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Remove screw from contact reel lock position.

Fig 2: Turning Contact Reel Fully To Left

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Turn the contact reel fully to the left.

Fig 3: Turning Contact Reel To Right

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First turn the contract reel back two (2) full turns to the right. Then continue turning the contact reel in the same direction, three quarters (3/4) of a turn to the screw hole.
The screw hole should be over the lock position "1 o'clock" as illustrated.

Fig 4: Identifying Contact Reel

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Install screw in contact reel lock position. The contact reel is now zeroed and locked (secured).