Model G0815 (Mfd. Since 09/18)
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Lifting & Placing
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 forklift (or other
lifting equipment) rated for
weight of this machine.
The planer comes with four lifting bars that must
be installed in order to lift and place the planer.
To install lifting bars:
1. With machine on pallet, insert lifting bar
through hole in planer base (see
Figure 8).
2. Reach underneath shipping pallet and thread
(1) 10-24 x 3⁄8 Phillips head screw into
threaded hole of lifting bar (see
Figures 8–9).
Figure 9. Installing lifting bar (viewed from under
machine).
Lifting
Bar
x 1
Figure 8. Machine on shipping pallet, and lifting
bar inserted into hole in base (1 of 4 shown).
Lifting Bar
(1 of 4)
Reach Under Here
Figure 10. Lifting planer with forklift.
4. Set planer down on intended location.
Lifting
Bar
(1 of 4)
3. Repeat Steps 1–2 with remaining three lifting
bars.
To lift and place machine:
1. Move shipping crate next to intended location
of planer, then remove top portion of crate
from shipping pallet.
2. Unbolt planer from pallet, then set aside all
loose inventory.
3. Extend lifting bars, then use forklift to lift
planer off pallet (see
Figure 10).
Tip:
When positioning lift forks, place shop
rags or cardboard between forks and planer
body stand to avoid scratching paint.
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