Remove stylus
from probe module
Tighten stylus
onto probe module
Release lever
FITTING A STYLUS OR EXTENSION
Screw the stylus or extension by hand into the stylus module
until finger tight.
Hold the probe module and locate the tightening tool on the
steel part of the stylus stem by pressing back the tool release
lever. Tighten the stylus in a clockwise direction until the
pre-set torque limiter breaks (indicated by a click).
DO NOT
tighten further, as this could damage the stylus.
To remove the tool, press the release lever back and rotate
the tool in the opposite direction.
TAKE NOTE
ALWAYS remove the stylus module from the probe body before
fitting or removing a stylus or extension.
ALWAYS locate the tightening tool on the steel section of the
GF stylus or extension.
DO NOT
attach the tool to the black fibre section of the shaft.
RIGHT
WRONG
TO DETACH A STYLUS OR EXTENSION:
Remove the stylus module with stylus from the probe.
Locate the tool on the steel part of the stylus stem, in the
opposite orientation to the fitting mode. Hold the probe
module and turn the tool anti-clockwise to loosen the stylus.
Remove the tool by pressing back the release lever,
then carefully unscrew the stylus or extension by hand.
Hold probe module
Hold probe module
