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Leveling
Leveling the machine helps the blades and other
cast-iron components remain straight and flat dur-
ing the life of the machine. A machine placed on
an unleveled floor may have components slowly
twist over time due to the dynamic loads placed
on it during operation. Twisted components will
negatively affect the ability of the machine to cut
straight or square.
Items Needed
Open-End Wrench 17mm .................................. 1
Precision Level (at least 12" long) ..................... 1
Use the square-head bolt in each mounting foot
to level the machine (see Figure 14). If needed,
place a metal shim under the mounting foot.
Square-
Head
Bolt
Mounting
Foot
Figure 14. Use square-head bolt to adjust level.
For best results, use a precision level that is at
least 12" long and sensitive enough to show a
distance movement when a 0.003" shim (approxi-
mately the thickness of one sheet of standard
newspaper) is placed under one end of the level.
The Model H2683 Master Machinist's Level is one
example available from Grizzly.
Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
Anchoring to Floor
Number of Mounting Holes ............................ 4
Diameter of Mounting Hardware .................
Anchoring machinery to the floor prevents tipping
or shifting and reduces vibration that may occur
during operation, resulting in a machine that runs
slightly quieter and feels more solid.
If the machine will be installed in a commercial or
workplace setting, or if it is permanently connect-
Qty
ed (hardwired) to the power supply, local codes
may require that it be anchored to the floor.
Anchoring to Concrete Floors
If not required by any local codes, fastening the
machine to the floor is an optional step. If you
Lag shield anchors with lag screws (see below)
choose not to do this with your machine, we rec-
are a popular way to anchor machinery to a con-
ommend placing it on machine mounts, as these
crete floor, because the anchors sit flush with the
provide an easy method for leveling and they have
floor surface, making it easy to unbolt and move
vibration-absorbing pads.
the machine later, if needed. However, anytime
local codes apply, you MUST follow the anchoring
methodology specified by the code.
Machine Base
Concrete
Figure 15. Popular method for anchoring
machinery to a concrete floor.
⁄
"
5
8
Lag Screw
Flat Washer
Lag Shield Anchor
Drilled Hole
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