P R E P A R A T I O N | For Machines Mfg. Since 3/11 |
6.Attach the lifting straps to the forklift forks or a hook and chain, as shown in Figures
Forklift
Forks
Lifting
Straps
12" Long | 12" Long |
2x6 Board | 2x6 Board |
Figure 19. Lathe set up for lifting with forklift.
Lifting Hook 
with Chain
Lifting
Straps
12" Long | 12" Long |
2x6 Board | 2x6 Board |
Figure 20. Lathe set up for lifting with hook and chain.
7.Unbolt the lathe from the shipping pallet, then with two other people to help keep the lathe from swaying, raise it a couple of inches.
—If the load is not well balanced, or you see any other difficulties with the lifting equipment, immediately lower the lathe to the pallet again. Resolve any lifting or balancing issues, then repeat this step.
8.Lift the lathe enough to clear the shipping pallet and remove the pallet, then lower the lathe enough to clear any small floor obstacles and move it to the prepared location and lower it in place.
Leveling & Mounting
You must level your machine and either use the included foot pads and leveling hardware or bolt and shim your lathe to the floor. Because mounting your lathe to the floor with permanent hardware is an optional step and floor materials may vary, floor mounting hardware is not included.
Leveling
For accurate turning results and to prevent warping the cast iron bed and ways, the lathe bedways MUST be leveled from
Leveling machinery helps precision components, such as bedways, remain straight and flat during the lifespan of the machine. Components on a machine that is not level 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.
