How to unload the spindle motor from the Z Head

Loosen the clamp bolt (anti-clockwise) with the supplied 6mm hex driver.

 

Unplug the power and signal cables from the Z Head.

A: Power cable

B: Signal cable


 

To remove the spindle motor from the Z Head you will need to ensure that the orientation is correct. 

The spindle motor switch (A) should be pointing straight towards the front of the Z Head. 

 

It should look like this:

A: Spindle motor switch.

 

Not this:

A: Spindle motor switch.

 

When the spindle motor is in the correct position you will be able to pull it upwards out of the Z Head.


 

 


 

 

 

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