F Lubricating The Axes - Ultimaker 2 User Manual

F4. Lubricating the axes
Z-Axis
fter approximately every half year the threaded
rod on the z stage has to be
lubricated green grease Magnalube G is inclu
ded with the Ultimaker This grease is the lubrica
tion which has to be used on the threaded Z stage
rod
The green grease should be applied as is shown
Note:
in the photograph.
Make sure you spread drops of grease over the
entire exposed threaded rod With you next print
on the Ultimaker the Thread will grease itself by
moving up and down
X-Y-Axes
If you notice small wavers in the outside surfaces of
your D printed objects It is recommended to add a
single drop of sewing machine oil onto the X and Y
steel axes bars This will inprove the smooth mo
vement of your Ultimaker This lubrication is not
included in the Ultimaker package
If you choose to lubricate the X and Y axis you
MUST use sewing machine oil pply a maximum
of one droplet oil on the axis
Remove any excess oil
F Maintenance for your Ultimaker
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