The process of setting a clock is fairly simple, but you need to handle it in the correct way to avoid breaking it.If the time it keeps seems too fast or slow, make any necessary adjustments to the clock's speed.
Step 1: The clock should be kept in a vertical position.
You should hang the clock on the wall where you intend to keep it.The clock needs to be upright before you can set it.The clock should be above the floor.The wood screw should be long enough to fit into a stud in the wall.If you want to hang the clock, you have to choose a spot in the wall with a stud.The wall has a 45 degree angle.It should stick out by about 1.5 inches.The clock should be hung on this screw.The clock needs to be against the wall.Remove the packaging if the chains are still in it.The security wire needs to be pulled between them.The chains can come loose if the clock is upside down, so do not handle them this way.Each chain hook should have one weight on it.The pendulum rests at the bottom of the clock near the back.
Step 2: The door should belatched.
The cuckoo bird's door can be kept closed with a wirelatch.Failure to unlatch the door can prevent it from opening.This can cause damage to the clock.If the door isn'tlatched, check the wire latch to make sure that the cuckoo does not slip back into a locked position.All clips, rubber bands, and Styrofoam packing materials should be removed from the clock and the shut-off switch should not be flipped into a silent position.
Step 3: It's time to wind the clock.
Pull the chain that does not have a weight on it and it will fall to the floor.As you wind the clock, don't touch the weighted chain.The weighted chain has to be kept in place within the clock.There is a ring on the unweighted chain.
Step 4: The pendulum needs to be moved.
Use your hands to push the pendulum to one side.After you start it, it should continue swinging on its own.The pendulum shouldn't swing against the clock cabinet.The clock probably isn't completely vertical if this is the case.Try again.You should also keep an eye on the clock.If the clock doesn't tick evenly on both sides, you should adjust the straightness of it.
Step 5: The minute hand should be turned clockwise.
When you reach the correct time, turn the long hand of the clock to the left.The call should be set automatically when done this way.There is no need to check the sound.
Step 6: Turn the minute hand clockwise.
If you are going to turn the long hand to the right, you need to stop at the 12 and half hour marks.Wait for the call to end before you turn the minute hand.Wait for the melody to finish playing before you start turning the minute hand on a musical clock.When setting a clock that has both birds and animals, you need to stop at the 3 and 9 marks.Wait for the call or music to stop before you start.
Step 7: The hour hand should never be moved.
When setting the clock, do not use shorthand.The clock will be damaged if the hour hand is turned instead of the minute hand.
Step 8: The clock should be observed for 24 hours.
If you bought a new cuckoo clock, you should observe it for a full day to make sure it's on time.After setting the original time, it's a good idea to compare it to the time shown on another clock, watch, or time-keeping device.It's important to use a time-keeping device that can be trusted.It has always been reliable to use a watch or similar device.
Step 9: The pendulum should be moved to slow the clock.
Slow the clock down by moving the pendulum downward.The pendulum is slowed down by this.The bob will look like a leaf.To make sure the adjustment was correct, monitor the clock for the rest of the day.
Step 10: The pendulum can be moved to speed up the clock.
Push the pendulum up if the clock runs too slow.This makes the pendulum swing faster.The pendulum bob is usually made of a leaf or disc.If the adjustment was correct, continue checking the clock's accuracy.
Step 11: It is necessary to have wind as needed.
Depending on the model, you will need to wind the clock once every 24 hours or eight days.When you wind the clock, do it the same way you did the first time.The weighted chain will go without resistance if you pull the unweighted chain down.
Step 12: The cuckoo shut-off switch needs to be adjusted.
The cuckoo noise of some clocks can be changed manually.Make sure the switch is adjusted so that it plays or silences the sound.The switch can be found on either side of the clock.If you want to turn off the cuckoo call, you will need to flip the switch off.You may need to check with the manufacturer to verify the correct way to use the manual shut-off switch.The switch should never be adjusted while the song is playing.This feature is not available on every model.It is rare for vintage or antique cuckoo clocks.