Moving & Placing
Mill
The Model G0695 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.
To move and place your mill:
1.After removing the crate sides from the ship- ping pallet, adjust the headstock and table as close to the mill body as possible, and install the lifting straps as shown in Figure 6.
Move Headstock
and Table
Completely
Inward.
Figure 6. Lifting straps positioned.
Model G0695 (Mfg. Since 9/10)
2.Use a 1⁄2" wrench to unbolt the mill from the pallet.
3.Have another person steady the machine to keep it from swaying and lift it just enough to clear the pallet and floor obstacles, then move it to the prepared location.
4.When mounting the machine to the floor, use a precision level to make sure the table is level from side-to-side and front-to-back.
Note: If necessary, use shims to make sure there are no gaps between the base and the floor to avoid cracking or warping the cast iron.
Mounting to Shop
Floor
Although not required, we recommend that you mount your new machine to the floor. Because this is an optional step and floor materials may vary, floor mounting hardware is not included. Generally, you can either bolt your machine to the floor or mount it on machine mounts. Both options are described below. Whichever option you choose, it is necessary to level your machine with a precision level.
NOTICE
Anchor studs are stronger and more per- manent alternatives to lag shield anchors; however, they will stick out of the floor, which may cause a tripping hazard if you decide to move your machine.
NOTICE
We strongly recommend securing your machine to the floor if it is hardwired to the power source. Consult with your electrician to ensure compliance with local codes.
