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.
8.9.3.1 Draining the gear oil from A6
Procedure
1. Move the arm and in-line wrist into horizontal position. Turn axis A4 so
that both M10x1.0 magnetic screw plugs on axis A6 are located at the
lowest point.
2. Place a receptacle under the oil drain hole and unscrew the M10x1.0
magnetic screw plug (>>> 8.9.3.1 "Draining the gear oil from A6"
Page 225).
3. Screw in the M10x1.0 oil drain tube.
4. Remove the upper M10x1.0 magnetic screw plug for venting and
catch the oil as it drains out.
5. Measure the amount of oil drained and store or dispose of the used
oil in accordance with the pertinent regulations.
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