How to adjust the chimes to play precisely on the proper time.

How to adjust the chimes to play precisely on the proper time.

If your clock chimes more than one minute before or after the proper time, the minute hand should be removed and adjusted. For complete details, please refer to page 10 of the Floor Clock Instruction Manual or page 3 in the Wall and Mantel Clock Instruction Manual. 

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