The Model G0492 weighs approximately 1200 lbs. You will need power lifting equip- ment and assistance to remove this machine from the pallet and position it. Inspect all lifting equipment and make sure that all is in perfect working order and is rated for the load before attempting to lift and move this lathe/mill. Ignoring this warning may lead to serious personal injury or death.
Lifting
The Model G0492 was carefully packed when it left our warehouse. If you discover the machine is damaged after you have signed for delivery, please immediately call Customer Service at (570)
Save the containers and all packing materials for possible inspection by the carrier or its agent. Otherwise, filing a freight claim can be difficult.
1.Read Pages 11, 12, & 14 to prepare the lathe/mill location, and install or prepare holes for any floor mounting fasteners.
2.Gather the following items:
—Fork Lift or
—1 Ton lifting straps and hooks
3.Unbolt the crate sides and remove the top and sides.
4.Insert two lifting straps under the bedways and behind the feed rod and the lead screw as shown in Figure 2 and support the lathe with the lifting straps and lifting device.
5.Move the apron between the headstock and the mill column as shown in Figure 2 to bal- ance the load.
Figure 2. Lifting strap locations.
6.Unbolt the lathe/mill from the pallet.
7.Slowly raise the lathe/mill off of the pallet and carefully move the lathe/mill to your prepared location.
8.With the lathe/mill securely resting on the floor, shim between the floor and cabinet base as required to make the ways level at all four corner locations as indicated with a machinist's level.
9.Secure the lathe/mill to the floor, but DO NOT overtighten the fasteners.
10.Recheck the ways to make sure the ways are still level, and
G0492 12" X 36" Combo Lathe/Mill