Grizzly g0669X owner manual Moving & Placing Base Unit, Moving the Mill Using the Eye Bolt

Moving & Placing

Base Unit

The Model G0669X is a heavy machine. Serious personal injury may occur if safe moving methods are not used. To be safe, get assistance and use power equipment to move the shipping crate and remove the machine from the crate.

The two methods of lifting and moving described below require at least two assistants, and power lifting equipment with a safety hook and chain or lifting straps rated for at least 4000 lbs.

Moving the Mill Using the Eye Bolt

1.Keep the headstock in the same position it was shipped in, similar to Figure 9.

Figure 9. Using the eye bolt to lift the mill.

2.Move the ram so that the eye bolt is aligned with the front edge of the column, then lock the ram in place (refer to Ram Movement on Page 28 for detailed instructions).

3.Attach the safety hook to the lifting eye bolt, then lift the mill slowly to make sure the hook is secure and the mill is lifting evenly. Lift the mill only enough to clear the shipping pallet and floor obstacles.

—If the mill tips in one direction, lower the mill to the ground, then adjust the ram or table to balance the weight. Re-tighten all locks before lifting the mill again.

—If the mill lifts evenly, move it to its perma- nent location.

Note: Have your assistants steady the load as you move it to keep it from swinging.

4.Use a precision level to make sure the table is level. Shim between the base and the floor as necessary to avoid warping or cracking the cast iron base.

Moving the Mill Using Straps

1.Position the head in an upright position, swivel the ram 180°, as shown in Figure 10, then lock it in place (refer to Head Movement on Page 27 and Ram Movement on Page 28 for detailed instructions).

Figure 10. Using lifting straps to lift the mill.

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