Moving & Placing Jointer - Grizzly G0834 Owner's Manual

Moving & Placing
Jointer
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.
DO NOT attempt to lift or move jointer without
using proper lifting equipment (such as forklift
or crane) or necessary assistance from other
people. Each piece of lifting equipment must be
rated for at least 1500 lbs. to support dynamic
loads that may be applied while lifting.
Review the Power Supply section beginning on
Page 11, then prepare permanent location for the
jointer.
IMPORTANT: Make sure prepared location is
clean and level.
To move and place jointer:
1. Move jointer near its prepared location while
still inside shipping crate.
2. Remove top and sides of shipping crate, then
place small items aside in safe location.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging control
panel pedestal, secure it in upright position
prior to moving and placing jointer (refer
to Step 1 in Assembly on Page 18 for
instructions).
Model G0834 (Mfd. Since 12/17)
HEAVY LIFT!
NOTICE
Make sure lifting straps do not touch
control panel pedestal in next step.
3.
Attach lifting slings to infeed and outfeed
tables, as shown in Figure 13. Position slings
as close to base as possible and tighten table
locks to prevent damaging tables.
Lifting
Slings
Table Locks
Figure 13. Lifting slings properly positioned.
4.
Tension lifting slings with forklift to make sure
they stay in place, then unbolt jointer from
shipping pallet.
5.
Raise jointer enough to just clear shipping
pallet and any floor obstacles and check
balance of load. Have your assistant carefully
steady jointer to prevent it from swinging.
— If load is not safely balanced, immediately
lower jointer and resolve issue before
attempting to lift it again.
6.
With help to steady load, raise jointer and
move it to prepared location.
Note: In next step, use shims between base
and floor to avoid warping or cracking cast-
iron base.
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