Gerber Sabre User Manual

Routing 39
Warming up the spindle
For optimum performance, warm up the spindle prior to its first use each day. The Sabre
controls the process with an automated warm up sequence located in the Manual Feed Mode
menu. There must be a tool loaded in the spindle during warm up. If you do not install a tool
the error message,
Tool needed!
appears on the Sabre display.
WARNING: Move the spindle toward the center of the table to ensure that it is a
safe distance from the operator during the warm up procedure.
To warm up the spindle
1
Starting at the Status menu, press the down arrow key until you see:
MAIN MENU 2
A: Position control
B: Manual feed
C: Configuration
2
Press B to select the Manual Feed menu. The display reads:
MANUAL FEED
A: Manual feed mode
B: Manual feed rate
C: Spindle Air
3
Press A to select the Manual Feed Mode menu shown below.
MANUAL FEED MODE
A: Turn motor on
B: Motor warmup
4
Press B to select Motor Warmup. The display reads:
MOTOR WARMUP
A: Start warmup
B: Cancel
5
Press A to start the warm up sequence. Press B to cancel and return to the Manual
Feed Mode menu.
MOTOR WARMUP
A: Start warmup
B: Cancel
Time Left: 0.0 min
The spindle automatically turns on and the Sabre displays a message counting down the time
left in the warm up sequence. The spindle turns off when warm up is complete.
Holding down material
To cut material safely and accurately, the material must be held down securely on the table
surface. The more rigidly the material is held to the router table, the better the cut quality. When
the material is held rigidly, you will increase tool life and can increase X,Y feed rate.
The Sabre permits several ways of holding down the material: clamps, the T-Vac Option, tape,
adhesive, or a combination of methods. It also accommodates use of sacrificial material. Clamps
can be used to secure the edges of the material to the table. The T-Vac Option uses zoned

Gerber Sabre Specifications

General

Brand	Gerber
Model	Sabre
Category	Printer
Language	English