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• To step
• Part 1 of 3: Preparing the clock
• Part 2 of 3: Setting the time
• Part 3 of 3: Setting the time
• Warnings
• Necessities

Setting a cuckoo clock is a fairly simple process, but you need to handle the clock properly and carefully to avoid breaking it. Hang up and activate the clock before setting the time, then adjust the speed of the clock if it seems to be running ahead or behind if necessary.

To step

Part 1 of 3: Preparing the clock

1. Hang the clock as vertically as possible. Before setting the clock, you need to hang it on the wall where you want to keep it. The clock must hang upright before setting it.
   • The clock should be six to two meters above the floor.
   • Use a wide screw (such as a # 8 or # 10) long enough to attach to a support beam in the wall (in the case of a wooden wall). You have to choose a sturdy place in the wall - don't hang the clock on particle board or a wooden wall without a support beam behind it.
   • Place the screw at an angle of 45 degrees upwards in the wall. It should protrude about 3-4 cm.
   • Hang the clock on this screw. The clock should be flush against the wall.
   • If the necklaces are still in the packaging, carefully remove the packaging and untie any knots. Pull out the tie in between. Do not handle the chains in this way while the clock is horizontal or upside down, as this may cause the chains to loosen.
   • One weight can be hung on each chain hook.
   • Make sure the pendulum rests on the pendant on the bottom of the clock, near the back.
2. Unlock the Cuckoo Door. If the cuckoo bird's door is kept closed with a wire lock, you will need to slide the lock aside.
   • Failure to unlock the door can prevent the door from opening when needed. This can cause damage to the clock.
   • If the cuckoo doesn't ring at the right time, even with the door unlocked, check the wire lock again to make sure it hasn't slipped back into a locked position. You should also make sure that the shutoff switch is not in a silent position (if applicable) and that all clips, elastics, and Styrofoam packing material are removed from the inside of the clock.
3. Wind up the clock. Grab the chain without weight on it and gently pull it down.
   • Do not lift or touch the weighted chain while winding the clock. There should always be some pressure on the weighted chain to keep it in place within the clock.
   • The chain without weight can have a ring.
4. Push the crank. Gently push the crank to either side with your hands. The pendulum should keep swinging on its own after you get it going.
   • The pendulum should not rub against the clock case and should swing freely. If not, the clock is probably not completely vertical. Read it again and try again.
   • You should also listen for the tap. If the clock is not ticking evenly on both sides, check again for vertical position and reset until the ticking sounds even.

Part 2 of 3: Setting the time

1. Turn the minute hand counterclockwise. Turn the long hand of the clock to the left until the correct time is set.
   • When done this way, the cuckoo should set itself automatically. There is no need to pause and check the sound.
2. Otherwise, turn the minute hand clockwise and pause. If you turn the long hand to the right, pause at each hour ("12") and half-hour ("6") clock before continuing to turn.
   • Wait for the cuckoo to finish ringing before continuing to turn the minute hand.
   • If your clock is playing music, wait for the melody to finish playing before turning the minute hand any further.
   • If you have a cuckoo clock with both cuckoo birds and quail, then you should also stop at three o'clock and nine o'clock. Wait for the ringing or the music to stop before continuing.
3. Never turn the hour hand. Never turn the hour hand when setting the clock.
   • Turning the hour hand instead of the minute hand will damage the clock.

Part 3 of 3: Setting the time

1. Observe the clock for 24 hours. Even if you have bought a new pre-regulated cuckoo clock, keep an eye on it for 24 hours to make sure it shows the correct time.
   • After setting the original time, compare the time on the cuckoo clock with the time displayed on another reliable clock, watch, or time display.
   • Make sure to use a clock that is reliable. To do this, take a watch or a similar device that has always been reliable in the past.
2. Move the pendulum down to slow down the clock. If the clock is running too fast, slow it down by gently moving the handle down. This causes the pendulum to move more slowly.
   • This button usually looks like a weighted disk or leaf.
   • Monitor the clock for the rest of the day to make sure this setting was correct.
3. Move the crank lever up to speed up the clock. If the clock is running too slow, speed it up by gently pushing the crank knob up. This causes the pendulum to move back and forth faster.
   • The handle knob will usually be in the shape of a blade or weighted disk.
   • Monitor the accuracy of the clock to determine if this adjustment was correct.
4. Wind the clock if you need to. The frequency with which you should wind the clock will vary depending on the model, but you will usually need to wind it once every 24 hours or once every eight days.
   • Every time you wind the clock, you should do it the same way you did the first time you wound the clock. Pull the unweighted chain down to raise the weighted chain as high as it will go without resisting.
5. Set the cuckoo's on / off switch as needed. The cuckoo sound of some clocks can be manually turned off if desired. Make sure the switch is set to play or mute the sound as desired.
   • The switch is located on the bottom of the clock or on the left.
   • Normally you have to push the switch up to mute the cuckoo and down to mute it again. However, this may vary by model, so check the clock's information to determine the correct way to use the switch.
   • Do not touch the switch while the cuckoo is making noise or playing a melody.
   • Note that this feature is not available on every model. It will be especially rare on older or antique cuckoo clocks.

Warnings

• Always use caution when setting and handling a cuckoo clock. The inner workings of the clock are delicate and precise, so applying too much force can cause the clock to break.

Necessities

• Cuckoo clock
• Long screw (# 8 or # 10) for the wall
• Drill or screwdriver
• Solid wall
• Another clock, watch or something that tells the time accurately