M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw
Moving & Placing Unit
The Model M1048 comes with lifting brackets installed on the base. Use a forklift and straps rated for the machine weight to lift the machine off the pallet and onto a suit- able location (see Figure 8). The lifting brackets can be removed and saved for future use.
Figure 8. M1048 lifting points.
Shipping Bracket
The bracket in Figure 9 has been installed to keep the saw in alignment during shipping. Remove it before using your saw. Store it for safe keeping, in the event you move your saw to a different location.
To remove the shipping bracket, do these steps:
The Model M1048 is an extremely heavy machine. Serious per- sonal injury may occur if safe moving methods are not followed. To be safe, you will need assistance and power equipment when moving the ship- ping crate and removing the machine from the crate.
Figure 9. Shipping bracket.
SETUP
1. Remove the upper and lower hex bolts with a 12mm | Hex Bolt & Stop Nut | |
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| Workstop | Cap screw |
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The workstop is used when many cuts of the same length | Arm | |
are needed (see Figure 10). | ||
To setup the workstop do these steps: |
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1. | Position the workstop rod the desired distance from |
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| the blade and tighten the cap screw to hold it in | Workstop Rod |
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