Moving & Placing
Saw Base Unit
The Model G0501 is a heavy machine that weighs approximately 2300 lbs. Serious per- sonal injury may occur if safe moving methods are not followed. To be safe, you will need assis- tance and power equip- ment when moving the shipping crate and removing the machine from the crate.
To remove the saw base unit from the crate pallet:
1.Cut off and remove all plastic straps from the crate.
2.Position the forklift forks together and direct- ly above the saw.
3.Place two lifting straps over the forks and attach the ends to the lifting bolts as shown in Figure 19.
Figure 19. Lifting the saw base unit.
4.Lift the saw base unit and move it to your predetermined location.
5.Before lowering the saw into position, place safety blocks under the frame and thread the four foot studs into the frame at least half of their length.
6.Remove the safety blocks and lower the saw onto the feet as shown in Figure 20 and remove the forklift straps.
Figure 20. Foot studs placed in base feet.
7.Place a level on the saw table and adjust foot studs so the the saw table is level from left to right and from front to back.
8.Lock the foot studs in position by tightening their jam nuts against the machine body.
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