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(NOTE: Some weights are solid one piece weights, the hook won't turn)</div> <bR> <div>  </div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="14046f90.jpg" border=0 width="70" height="249" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">3.</b>     A number of factors can affect the beat regulation, or the timekeeping, of the clock.  Regulation of the clock is done by using the adjustment screw located at the bottom of the pendulum stick.  To slow a clock down, turn the screw so the bob goes downward a fraction.  To speed up the clock, turn the </div> <div> screw so the bob moves upward a fraction.  Do not alter the pendulum more than once per 24 hours.  Keep note of the adjustment made and the resulting affect in time keeping. </div> <div>  </div> <div> <B>Additional Tips</b> </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Oil down the wood of your clock case.  It is a piece of furniture and oil will restore and prolong the life of the wood and its finish. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">When handling the brass weights, pendulum or even moving the hands; use white gloves or a towel to prevent the oil from your hands from discoloring the metal. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">When moving any clock, always remove the weights and pendulum to prevent damage to the clock movement or case.</div> </td> </tr></table></body>