1. Carefully remove the clock from it's box. Notice that, between the base and the revolving carousel there is a round brass spacer. This spacer is attached to the base with a threaded spindle. The purpose is to apply pressure to the bottom of the pendulum, keeping it from moving during shipping.
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2. Set the anniversary clock on it's base and carefully remove the glass dome and set it aside.
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3. Gently hold the clock in your left hand while also carefully supporting the carousel. Notice the slotted spindle on the base of the clock.
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4. While holding the clock use a small screwdriver or your fingernail to loosen (turn to the left) the slotted part of the spindle on the bottom.
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5. This will lower the spacer between the pendulum and the base allowing the pendulum to turn freely. Be carefully not to over-turn the pendulum or jar it once it is free from the tightened spacer.
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6. Once you set the clock back on its feet the pendulum should eventually stop swaying and settle in to a charming back-and-forth spin.