Introduction

Use this guide to replace worn out handguards on Olympic-style fencing foils. All handguard parts are standardized for fencing; in this case, the old guard is being replaced with a Leon Paul handguard.

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    • Remove the nut securing the handle with the 1 x 6 mm hex key.

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    • Remove the grip and pad.

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    • Use pliers to hold the hexnut still while using a flathead screwdriver to loosen the socket holding the wire.

    • Do not completely remove the socket from the socket holder.

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    • Unwrap the wire from the socket.

    • Be gentle unwrapping the wire; excessive twisting may snap the wire.

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    • Take the wire out under the socket holder's hole.

    • If there is tape holding down the wire, remove it.

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    • Remove the socket holder.

    • Remove the old handguard.

    • Get your new handguard ready.

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    • Thread the wire through the new handguard.

    • Insert the new handguard on the foil.

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    • Thread the wire through the large sockey holder hole.

    • Insert the sockey holder back onto the foil.

    • Thread the wire through and under the small hole of the socket holder, right next to the sockets.

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    • Wrap the exposed part of the wire around the socket.

    • Using a plier to hold the hexnut, use a flathead screwdriver to tighten the socket.

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    • Insert the pad.

    • Insert the grip.

    • When inserting the grip, make sure that the grip is not crushing the wire.

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    • Insert and tighten the hexnut.

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    • Make sure that the foil does not feel loose.

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