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TRAK Machine Tools
Southwestern Industries, Inc.
ProtoTRAK SMX, K2, K3 & K4 & Retrofit Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service and Parts List Manual
2.8 Lifting and/or Moving the Machine
CAUTION!
The K2, K3 & K4 machines weighs approximately 2200, 2800 & 3600 lbs respectively.
Proper equipment of sufficient capacity must be used when lifting and/or moving the
machine.
(See Figure 5 To Prepare the Mill before Lifting):
1.
Using a steel cable with protective sleeving (min 3/4” diameter) or a 3-ton
sling, position sling loops on machine as shown in Figure 5.
2.
Use cardboard pieces or other suitable protective sheets on both sides of
the machine to prevent scratching.
3.
Remove the 4 nuts and screws holding the machine to the wood skid.
4.
Lift the machine (the machine should lift approximately level).
5.
Insert the 4 screws for leveling pads in their place in the bed.
6.
Place the machine in its location (see floor plan and bed footprint drawing),
carefully positioning each leveling pad under each leveling screw.
7.
Remove the lifting cable or sling and all protective cardboard.
