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Model G0746/G0749 (Mfg. Since 3/13)
Power Lifting
Equipment
Lifting
Straps
Use Blocks to Space Straps Away
from Control Rod, Feed Rod, Leadscrew &
Prevent Bending During Lifting
Hardwood
Blocking
Hardwood
Blocking
Lifting & placing
do not attempt to lift or move this lathe without
using the proper lifting equipment (such as forklift
or crane) or the necessary assistance from other
people. Each piece of lifting equipment must be
rated for at least 6800 lbs to support dynamic
loads that may be applied while lifting. refer to
Needed for Setup on page 20 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. remove the splash guard so it does not get
damaged when the lathe is raised.
6. insert round steel bar stock through the four
lifting holes (see
figure 16).
Note: To properly support the lathe and
avoid damaging lathe components, bar stock
should be at least 1" diameter thick and 49"
long, so it projects 14" from both sides of the
lathe when installed.
7. attach the lifting straps to the bar stock and
the power lifting equipment (see
figure 16).
Make sure there is enough space between
the straps and the control rod, feed rod,
leadscrew and electrical cabinet to prevent
putting pressure on these components when
lifting.
8. raise the lathe a couple of inches and check
the balance of the load. have two other peo-
ple carefully steady the lathe to help prevent
it from swinging.
— if the load is not safely balanced, immedi-
ately lower the lathe and resolve the issue
before attempting to lift it again.
9. raise the lathe enough to clear the shipping
pallet and carefully remove the pallet.
— if you plan to use the included leveling
bolts and hex nuts to level the lathe, install
them now.
10. lower the lathe into position.
11. re-install the splash guard.
Power Lifting
Equipment
Bar Stock
Rear
Lifting
Strap
Front
Lifting
Strap
figure 16. Example of lathe setup for lifting.
HEAvy LifT!
Straining or crushing injury
may occur from improperly
lifting machine or some of
its parts. To reduce this risk,
get help from other people
and use a fork lift (or other
lifting equipment) rated for
weight of this machine.
