Press Table Height; Adjusting Press Bed Height - Grizzly T1242 Owner's Manual

Adjusting Press Bed
Height
It is important that the press bed be set to keep
the workpiece as close to the ram as possible to
ensure optimum operation.
To raise/lower press bed:
1.
Completely lower ram and loosen ram head
enough to mount lifting chain collar in center
of ram head (see Figure 15).
Collar
Chain
Figure 15. Lifting chain collar attached to ram.
2.
Tighten ram head enough to secure collar.
3.
Insert lifting chain into grooves on each side
of press bed.
Note: Ensure chains are set into bed grooves
evenly (similar amount of slack in each chain)
to ensure press bed is lifted evenly.
Model T1242 (Mfd. Since 04/18)
Ram
4. Slowly raise ram to apply tension to chains,
making sure table is lifted evenly (see Figure
16). Raise press bed enough to allow support
rods to be inserted into next set of placement
holes.
Chain
Groove
Support Rod
(1 of 2)
Figure 16. Press bed lifted by ram.
5.
Lower press bed onto support rods and fully
extend ram. Repeat Steps 3 –5 until press
bed it set at appropriate height for operation.
6.
Remove lifting chain by loosening ram head
and removing collar. Tighten ram head after
chain is removed.
Machine damage may occur to ram head
threads if ram is actuated while ram head
is loose. Ensure ram head is fully tighten
before operating machine.
Press
Bed
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