Commit a9139fef authored by William Wadsworth's avatar William Wadsworth
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adjust oiling instructions

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@@ -45,8 +45,11 @@ There is one "actuator column" for each of the three axes of the OpenFlexure Mic

* Line up two [washers][M3 stainless steel washers]{qty:{{var_n_washers, default:6}}, cat:mech} so that the slightly curved sides are facing each other
* Take the {{includetext: "thumbwheel", if: var_actuators is _manual}}{{includetext: "gear", if: var_actuators is not _manual }} with the hex bolt mounted into it, and slip the two washers onto the thread
* Add one drop of [light oil]{qty:{{var_n_actuators, default:3}} drops, cat:consumable, Note: "Don't skip this or you will damage the screws"} onto the screw thread. 
* The oil should be barely visible in the screw threads. Wipe of any excess oil with a cloth 
* Lightly squeeze the [oil bottle][light oil]{qty:{{var_n_actuators, default:3}} drops, cat:consumable, Note: "Don't skip this or you will damage the screws"} so that one drip starts to form but doesn't fall
* Touch the drip to the screw so that the oil starts to coat the thread
* Lift the nozzle from the thread and remove excess oil from the nozzle
* Without squeezing the oil bottle, gently run the nozzle up and down the thread to spread the oil evenly over the thread
* The oil should be barely visible in the screw threads. 


## Attach the {{includetext: "thumbwheel", if: var_actuators is _manual}}{{includetext: "gear", if: var_actuators is not _manual }}{pagestep}