-22- Model G0740 (Mfg. Since 11/12)
Do not attempt to lift or move this lathe without
using the proper lifting equipment (such as forklift
or crane) or the necessar y assistance from other
people. each piece of lifting equipment must be
rated for at least 25% more than the shipping
weight of your lathe to support dynamic loads that
may be applied while lifting. refer to Needed for
Setup on Page 18 for details.
To lift and move the lathe:
1. remove the shipping crate top and sides,
then remove the small components from the
shipping pallet.
2. move the lathe to its prepared location while
it is still attached to the shipping pallet.
3. unbolt the lathe from the shipping pallet
4. to balance the load for lifting, move the
tailstock and carriage to the extreme right
end of the bedway, then lock them in place.
Note: Before attempting to move the car-
riage, make sure the carriage lock is loose,
the half nut is disengaged, and the power
feed is disengaged (feed selection lever).
5. position hardwood blocks under each end of
the bed as shown in figure 15. this will keep
the lifting straps away from the leadscrew,
feed rod, and spindle rod to prevent bending
them during lifting.
Lifting
Strap
Lathe
Bed
Leadscrew
Feed Rod
Control Rod
To Power Lifting Equipment
(Looking at Lifting Setup from Tailstock End)
Hardwood
Blocks
& Planks
Positioned as
Required to
Prevent Lifting
Straps from
Bending
Leadscrew
figure 15. lifting setup to keep straps from
bending leadscrew or rods.
figure 16. example of blocking center support.
Hardwood
Blocking
Center
Support
Note: Fasten a center support between the
hardwood blocks so that they will stay spread
apart and in place when lifting (see the exam-
ple in Figure 16).
Lifting & Moving
This machine and its parts are heavy!
Serious personal injury may occur if safe
moving methods are not used. To reduce
the risk of a lifting or dropping injury, ask
others for help, and use power equipment
and guide rods.