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G0492 12" X 36" Combo Lathe/Mill
Set Up Safety
SECTION 3: SET UP
The Model G0492 was carefully packed when it
left our warehouse. If you discover the machine
is damaged after you have signed for delivery,
please immediately call Customer Service at
(570) 546-9663
for advice.
Save the containers and all packing materials for
possible inspection by the carrier or its agent.
Otherwise, filing a freight claim can be difficult.
To unpack and move the lathe/mill:
1. Read Pages 11, 12, & 14 to prepare the
lathe/mill location, and install or prepare
holes for any floor mounting fasteners.
Unpacking and
Lifting
Figure 2. Lifting strap locations.
2. Gather the following items:
— Fork Lift or 2-ton hoist, and driver or
operator.
— 1 Ton lifting straps and hooks
3. Unbolt the crate sides and remove the top
and sides.
4. Insert two lifting straps under the bedways
and behind the feed rod and the lead screw
as shown in
Figure 2 and support the lathe
with the lifting straps and lifting device.
5. Move the apron between the headstock and
the mill column as shown in
Figure 2 to bal-
ance the load.
The Model G0492 weighs approximately
1200 lbs. You will need power lifting equip
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ment and assistance to remove this machine
from the pallet and position it. Inspect all
lifting equipment and make sure that all is
in perfect working order and is rated for the
load before attempting to lift and move this
lathe/mill. Ignoring this warning may lead
to serious personal injury or death.
6. Unbolt the lathe/mill from the pallet.
7. Slowly raise the lathe/mill off of the pallet and
carefully move the lathe/mill to your prepared
location.
8. With the lathe/mill securely resting on the
floor, shim between the floor and cabinet
base as required to make the ways level at
all four corner locations as indicated with a
machinist's level.
9. Secure the lathe/mill to the floor, but DO
NOT overtighten the fasteners.
10. Recheck the ways to make sure the ways
are still level, and re-shim as required.
