Fender Standard Series Owners Manual - Page 11

used, the string tension may be modified by resetting the Tremolo Claw (Illus. A -additional inline holes have been predrilled) for .009" or .008" gauge sets, as desired. The FreeflyteTM Tremolo System is set at the factory with the bridge flush with the top of the guitar. This allows the player to lower the pitch when depressing the tremolo arm. This also offers maximum resistance to de-tuning when bending individual notes. If you have need to adjust your Fender Standard Stratocaster, the following procedure is the standard set at the factory: 1. Loosen the strings. 2. Remove the pickguard, "dummy" coil and bridge pickup. 3. Remove the springs, one at a time, from the Tremolo Claw by inserting a blade screwdriver between the spring loop and the claw edge and bend backward (over the individual claw) until the spring slides free. 4. Rotate the Top-Just set screw counterclockwise until flush with the top of the bridge plate, and remove bridge from pivot block. 5. Make certain the Tremolo Claw is positioned for the gauge strings that you are using. There are two sets of pre-drilled holes to assure proper location. 6. Replace bridge and refasten the springs to the Tremolo Claw (reverse step 2 procedure). 7. Replace "dummy" coil, bridge pickup and pickguard. 9