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Monthly clean

WHAT YOU NEED 

Tools:Security Torx Key SetAllen Key SetAir Gun

Safety Equipment:Standard Personal Protective EquipmentEye and Hear Protection

Other Equipment:Step Ladder

  1. Using the Manual Mode window, move the Y-axis to the middle position and the Z-axis to the lowest position.
  2. Isolate the saw electrically.
  3. Open up the dome.
  4. Remove the side feeder guards.
  5. Remove the front and rear end covers of the Y‑axis assembly.
  6. Start the dust extractor manually by pressing the ON button on the dust extractor control panel.

  7. 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 Z-axis assembly and cable tray

    • behind the Y-axis assembly and on top of the cable chain

      Note: Pay particular attention to dust accumulating on top of the lower section of the cable chain. This needs to be cleaned thoroughly.

    • 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.

  8. Blow all dust and swarf out of the Y-axis assembly from front to rear.

    Note: make sure to remove any dust or swarf that may interfere with the operation of the linear bearings or ball screw nut.

  9. 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: make sure to remove any dust or swarf that may interfere with the operation of the drive rollers or pop-up encoders.

  10. Gently blow down the top of the printer.

    CAUTIONDo not blow air onto the print heads.

  11. Stop the dust extractor manually by pressing the OFF button on the dust extractor control panel.
  12. Refit the front and rear end covers of the Y‑axis assembly.
  13. Refit the side feeder guards.
  14. Close the dome.
  15. Turn on the electrical isolation switch on the front of the saw.
  16. Release the E‑stop button on the operator console.
  17. Rehome the saw.
  18. Open Simple.
  19. Using the Manual Mode window, start the waste conveyor forwards to remove all the dust from the bottom of the saw chamber.