Checking The Blade System Before Using The Z Axis

The blades can become dislodged, jammed, etc... during shipment.

When this happens, the frames can spread from a jammed blade and cause tolerance issues and other blades can fall out

It's a good idea to remove the honeycomb:

Removing the Honeycomb Bed

Then remove all the blades. 

Then reinsert the blades one at a time

Then reinstall the honeycomb.

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