MAINTENANCE AND FUNCTION / TOOLHEADS
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NOZZLE REMOVAL
The nozzle of the extruder has to be removed in two cases:
In both cases, the procedure is the same.
If it needs to be cleaned
(when it is blocked).
A
Start with heating the nozzle to about 200°C.
1
If the nozzle is blocked, follow the instructions described
in previous section.
4
Switch o the machine (disconnect host soware, USB cable
and swich o the power).
2
With the nozzle still hot, grab the nozzle with aluminium handle and 10mm at
key, then turn gently. See it as video here https://vimeo.com/117470538. Be very care-
ful not to damage the thermistor. High temperature allows less friction while turning,
which helps.
3
When you want to change it
to dierent size.
B
Sometimes your lament will transport dirt or dust into the feeder. In this case you might expe-
rience clogging. To prevent it, install a piece of cloth (clip it ), which will act as a cleaning device.