Operating Instructions Thread tapping units/ Accessoriesr 01/09, Software 4.9
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6.4.
Opening and closing the machine
WARNING! High voltage!
Switch off the machine, disconnect main connector and wait 2 minutes
The high voltage has to be discharged!
Opening machine
1. Switch the machine off remove the mains
connector and wait 2 minutes.
2. Remove the tap from the collet.
3. Disconnect the cable of the operating lever from
its receptacle at the rear of the work head (see
Fig 5-1).
4. Disengage the operating lever axially by pulling
outwards from the machine housing (see Fig 5-
1).
5. Remove the retaining screws of the spindle
cover at the bottom of the work head and
withdraw the cover downwards.
CAUTION
Support the cover with one hand while removing the
last retaining screw. Have a look to the cables to
make sure they are not broken.
CAUTION
Support the front panel while unplugging cable
connections. The panel may be subject to static discharge. Do not touch the
components mounting panel.
6. Remove the screws retaining the work head cover.
7. Carefully tilt the cover forward and down until the cable of the EMERGENCY-
STOP button and the potentiometer cable can be unplugged from the panel.
8. Remove
cover.
Closing machine
CAUTION!
When plugging in the cables, support the front panel!
1. Reinstall the work spindle cover so that you can plug in the cable.
Fig. 5-1 Operating lever