Work safety
CAUTION
High oil and surface temperatures after the robot has stopped op-
erating
If the oil change is carried out immediately after the robot has stopped
operating, the oil temperature and the surface temperature are liable to
be high. Touching them may result in burns.
• Wear protective gloves.
WARNING
Danger to life and limb due to unintended robot motions
Unintended robot motions may result in death, severe injuries and dam-
age to property.
• Secure the robot by pressing the EMERGENCY STOP device.
• Warn all persons concerned before starting to put it back into opera-
tion.
8.7.1 Draining the gear oil from A5
Procedure
1. Move the arm and in-line wrist into horizontal position and turn axis
A4 so that the oil drain plug on axis A5 is at the lowest point.
2. Place a receptacle under the oil drain hole and unscrew the M10x1.0
magnetic screw plug (>>> 8.7.1 "Draining the gear oil from A5"
Page 211).
3. Remove the upper M10x1.0 magnetic screw plug for venting and
catch the oil as it drains out.
4. Store or dispose of the drained oil in accordance with the pertinent
regulations.
Fig. 8-12: Draining the gear oil from A5
1 M10x1.0 magnetic screw plug for venting
2 Oil drain hole with M10x1.0 magnetic screw plug
3 Collection receptacle
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