Dos And Don'ts - Renishaw MIH User Manual

Dos and don'ts

2.0 DOS AND DON'TS
DO mount the head as rigidly as possible in the CMM quill
DO ensure that the head is properly locked before attempting
to use the probe to take points
DO support probe/extension set-ups of longer than 150mm
by hand when locking or unlocking the head
DO disarm the head during moves if possible
DO change the battery when low battery indicator is ON
DO reposition the head by moving only one axis at a time
DO unlock and relock the head after a probe change
DO NOT rotate the head axes by holding the probe stylus
DO NOT move the CMM by holding the head
DO NOT attempt to use a probe whilst the head is unlocked
DO NOT leave the head unlocked for long periods
DO NOT attempt to use probe extensions over 300mm long
DO NOT attempt to lock the head in an overtravel position
DO NOT move the axes beyond overtravel positions
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