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CNC MINI MUSCLE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO ENSURE THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THIS MACHINE. Version 1 – 05/04/2016...
Operation and use ..................10 - 11 GENERAL INFORMATION This manual has been compiled by CNC Design Ltd and is an integrated part of the product with which it is enclosed and should be kept with for future references. This manual describes the purpose for which the product has been designed and contains all the necessary information to ensure its correct and safe use.
SPECIFICATION The CNC Design Ltd policy of continuous improvement determines the right to change specification without notice. Dimensions of base plate 465mm x 465mm x 410mm (approx.) (L x W x H) Dimensions of work area 310mm x 310mm x 90mm...
SAFETY WARNING Keep hands clear of moving parts during operation. Ensure all bolts are fully tightened before operating. Make sure the power is switched off before connecting the power supply to the controller box. MAINTENANCE The machine has been designed to be low maintenance. Your machine has been delivered dry as such to keep the machine as clean as we can when assembling.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CNC MINI MUSCLE Controller Box Serial Cable Limit Switch 10 DC Cable Emergency Stop Button 11 Power Supply Cable Y-Axis Motor 12 Spindle Power cable Belt Pulley System 13 Cut2D Software Z-Axis Motor 14 Kress Spindle...
UNPACKING YOUR CNC MINI MUSCLE Remove Machine from box, remove wrapping and bubble wrap. Unbolt the X-axis motor and move the controller box. Attach the 4 spacers to the X-axis and tighten.
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UNPACKING YOUR CNC MINI MUSCLE Bolt the X-axis motor onto the spacers and tighten the coupler. Remove the bubble wrap and cable ties, then unbolt the Y-axis motor. Bolt the emergency stop button to the bottom of the frame with...
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UNPACKING YOUR CNC MINI MUSCLE Place the conduit in the P-clip that’s on the front of the frame. Tighten the 4 spacers onto the Y- axis, bolt on the motor and tighten the coupler. Slide the ground line away from...
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UNPACKING YOUR CNC MINI MUSCLE Bolt the X-limit switch plate onto the side of the frame. All complete and ready to run up the software and test. Please note: Make sure the power switch is always set to off before connecting to the mains, hot plugging could damage the electronics.
[10] OPERATION AND USE Insert all 4 of the M5 x 25mm bolts, tighten up the back 2 securely leaving the 2 front ones loose. Insert spindle. Tighten off the M8 Bolt on the spindle holder (making sure it’s secure) and finally tighten off the two front M5 x 25mm bolts.
AC cables into power supply. Now insert the AC Mains lead into your Mains socket. All finished and ready to be used with your CNC Mini Muscle. Please Note: Switch on the power supply first then switch on the controller box otherwise this...
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