How to Set a Cuckoo Clock
- 1). Raise the cuckoo clock weights to a distance of two inches from the bottom of the clock case by pulling the chain alongside each weight. Make certain that the clock is well supported on the wall before raising weights.
- 2). Check the cuckoo clock’s minute hand cap nut. The nut should be finger tight only.
- 3). Turn the minute hand, which is the longer hand, slowly clockwise with your finger until it reaches the top of the hour.
- 4). Count the number of strikes that the clock sounds out and check to see that the hour hand is in the correct position for the number of strikes. If necessary, gently move the hour hand to the correct position.
- 5). Turn the minute hand slowly counter-clockwise to the correct time as indicated on another accurate time piece. Avoid touching or moving the hour hand, which is the shorter hand, when turning the minute hand.
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