For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 | P R E P A R A T I O N | Model SB1023 |
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.
Unbolt the machine from the pallet and make sure that the table is locked in place. Connect a chain or lifting strap to the lifting hook on the machine (Figure 5), use a hoist or forklift to lift the machine off the pallet, and move it to the suitable location. All hoisting equipment and straps must be rated to lift at lease 1500 lbs.
Never attempt to move this machine without first locking the table in place. If the machine is slightly tilted, the table could uncontrollably slide, fall off of the machine and cause machine damage or severe injury.
Figure 5. Lifting location.
Leveling & Mounting
Generally, you can either bolt your machine to the floor or mount it on machine mounts. Although not required, we recommend that you secure the machine to the floor and level it while doing so. Because this is an optional step and floor materials may vary, hardware for securing the machine to the floor is not included.
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.
Leveling
Leveling machinery helps precision components, such as bed ways, remain straight and flat during the lifespan of the machine. Components on an unleveled machine may slowly twist due to the dynamic loads placed on the machine during operation.
For best results, use a precision level that is at least 12" long and sensitive enough to show a distinct movement when a 0.003" shim (approximately the thickness of one sheet of standard newspaper) is placed under one end of the level.
See the figure below for an example of a high precision level.
