G0456 Variable Speed Wood Lathe -13-
Mounting Lathe
The lathe bed and stand are separated for ship-
ping safety purposes. We recommend positioning
the stand in the final location for the lathe before
mounting the lathe bed. L-brackets are also pro-
vided for floor mounting.
When lifting the lathe, use a forklift and lif ting
straps—and have another perso n on the ground
to steady the lathe while moving, so the lathe
doesn't swing uncontrollably.
Components and Hardware Needed : Qty
Lathe Bed ..........................................................1
Stand Assembly ................................................1
Cap Screws 7⁄16"-14 x 11⁄2" ..................................6
Lock Washers 7⁄16" ...........................................10
L-Brackets .......................................................... 2
Hex Bolts 7⁄16"-14 x 3⁄4" .......................................4
Lock Washers 7⁄16" .............................................4
The Model G0456 is
an extreme ly heavy
machine. Serious per-
sonal injury may occur
if safe moving methods
are not followed. To be
safe, use assistance and
power equipment wh en
moving the machine. I f
you are unfamiliar with
safe machine lifting prac-
tices, hire professionals.
3. Fasten the lathe bed to the stand with the
cap screws and washers.
4. Install the L-brackets, as shown in Figure 6,
with the hex bolts, lock washers, and remain-
ing flat washers.
Figure 5. Placing the lathe bed on the stand.
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Figure 6. Installing L-brackets.
5. Mount the lathe to the floor via the holes in
the L-brackets.
To mount the lathe bed:
1. Move the stand to where you plan to locate
the lathe.
2. Using a forklift, lift the lathe bed onto the
stand by placing the lifting straps through
the center of the bed and around the cast-
ing webs, as shown in Figure 5. The strap
closest to the headstock should be wrappe d
around the forklift forks a few times to com-
pensate for the heavier weight load on that
side.