What the thread found

• The arm can be detuned by adjusting spring tension using custom thick washers with slots to re-tighten the springs, with one washer required per arm section.
• Detuning instructions and dimensions for custom washers are documented in a technical manual.
• When detuning, care must be taken to avoid twisting the cables during the adjustment process.
• Delrin material is suitable for fabricating the custom washers needed for detuning.

Depends on

• The original Master Series manual is not detailed according to forum participants.
• The specific dimensions for the custom washers are referenced as being in a manual that was not available during the discussion.
• This discussion involves a single user's experience with detuning and may not cover all adjustment scenarios.

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