Service manual

Limit Switch Replacement (part #’s: Limit Switch, 12-818, Actuator, 12-819)

There are four (4) safety “Limit” switches on the F-6100, one for each edge of the cutting

board. The most frequently damaged of the four is the lower Y-axis switch, located on

the lower end of the Y-gantry, below and behind the cutting head. This procedure

explains replacement of this switch, since it is also the most difficult to access and

replace.

1) Press in the Emergency Stop knob, or turn off power to the F-6100 by shutting down

normally. Raise the cutting head upward 12-18” in order to access the lower Y-axis

limit switch. Remove the large spring and

urethane bumper from the threaded post

as well. Note the location and orientation

of the switch prior to removal.

2) Remove the wire terminals from the limit

switch tabs by pulling upward firmly. Do

NOT pull on the wire itself! (Note that one

of the tabs [center] is vacant) If one of the

tabs has broken off inside of a wire

terminal, it will need to be removed at this

time with needle-nose pliers or tweezers.

Limit Switch Actuator

Part # 12-819

Limit Switch

Part # 12-818