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Daily clean

WHAT YOU NEED 

Tools:Air Gun

Safety Equipment:Standard Personal Protective EquipmentEye and Hear Protection

  1. Press the E‑stop button on the operator console.
  2. Start the dust extractor manually by pressing the ON button on the dust extractor control panel.
  3. Blow down the saw chamber, starting at the top and working your way down. Make sure you don't miss any of the following areas:

    • on top of the Y-axis assembly
    • through the centre of the C-axis
    • on top of the C-axis
    • around the B-axis and saw blade

    CAUTIONSHARP BLADE: Keep clear of the saw blade while working inside the saw chamber.

  4. Blow down the feeders, ensuring you remove any swarf from the following areas:

    • on top of the side clamp cylinders
    • around the sides of the chambers
    • around the six yellow photoelectric sensors in each feeder
    • under the feeders

      Note: reach up under the side feeder guards and make sure to remove any dust or swarf that may interfere with the operation of the drive rollers or pop-up encoders.

  5. Gently blow down the top of the printer.

    CAUTIONDo not blow air onto the print heads.

  6. Stop the dust extractor manually by pressing the OFF button on the dust extractor control panel.
  7. Release the E‑stop button on the operator console.
  8. Rehome the saw.
  9. Using the Manual Mode window, start the waste conveyor forwards to remove all the dust from the bottom of the saw chamber.