Eastwood 60381 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual page 12

• The X-Axis and Extruder Assembly can now be rolled onto the Uprights. Gently
lower it down to the print bed. Do not allow it drop. (FIG 16).
• Install the Z-Axis Upright Brace [J] using four M5x25 Hex Cap Screws [AA].
Leave the screws loose enough so it can still slide. Place the two Extrusion End
Cap [KK] over the sharp exposed aluminum ends (FIG 17).
• With the X-Axis gantry resting on the bed, tighten down the two screws for each
upright so they are snug.
The threads in the aluminum extrusion are far weaker than the
steel screws and will strip if over tightened. Only hand snug all
fasteners with the hex keys [RR].
• Next, lift the X-Axis gantry up to the top of its range (FIG 18) and tighten the four
screws for the Z-Axis Upright Brace. The X-Axis gantry should move up and down
perfectly smooth now.
• Install the Z-Axis Stepper Motor Assembly [B] to the rear of the Left Upright with
the two M4x18 Flat Head Screws [CC]. Leave the screws slightly loose. Loosen
the preinstalled screws, and check that the top collar screw is loose (FIG 19).
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FIG. 16 FIG. 16
FIG. 17 FIG. 17
FIG. 18 FIG. 18
FIG. 19 FIG. 19
Loosen Loosen
Tighten Second Tighten Second
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Tighten First Tighten First
Parallel Parallel
and flush and flush