Placement Within The Shop; Lifting And Handling The Machine - General International 25-650ABC M1 Setup & Operation Manual

PLACEMENT WITHIN THE SHOP

THIS MODEL 25-650ABC 16" X 42" WOOD LATHE IS VERY HEAVY. DO NOT OVER-EXERT. THE HELP OF AT LEAST TWO ASSISTANTS WILL
BE NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING STEP .
TO LIMIT THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE, ANY EQUIPMENT USED TO LIFT THIS MACHINE (HOIST OR
FORKLIFT) SHOULD HAVE A RATED CAPACITY IN EXCESS OF 418 LBS (190 KG).
This machine should be installed and operated only on a solid, flat and stable floor that is able to support the
weight of the lathe and the operator.
Plan for placement within your shop that will allow the operator to work unencumbered and unobstructed by foot
traffic (either passing shop visitors or other shop workers) or other tools or machinery.

LIFTING AND HANDLING THE MACHINE

Because of its great weight a minimum of two extra people
will be required to assist with lifting the wood lathe and
installing its support legs. That being said, to limit the risk of
serious injury or damage to the machine, ideally, a hoist or
lift should be used.
1. Remove the straps and wood blocks that hold the
lathe to the pallet and remove the plastic bag.
2. Thread two leveling feet into the threaded holes of
the legs A. Loosely tighten the hex nuts against the
bottom of the legs B.
3. A) Lifting with a lift of hoist:
Lift the lathe off the pallet using a forklift or hoist, and move the lathe to the desired location then install
the wood lathe on its support legs as instructed in step 4 while the lathe is still held by the forklift or hoist.
Note: Pay special attention to the balance of the machine while lifting. (The motor side is much heavier).
B) Lifting with the help of assistants:
If a forklift or hoist is not available, the help of at least
two assistants will be needed.
Note: First remove the tailstock and tool rest/tool car-
riage to decrease the weight of the lathe by loosening
and removing hex nut
bed with the supplied 14 mm wrench, then removing the
cap screw.
Lift the lathe and place it on a table or workbench, D,
with sufficient clearance to allow the support legs to
be attached from underneath.
4. Attach the support legs to the bed using 8 hex head
bolts with 8 flat washers E. Firmly tighten the bolts with
the supplied 14 mm wrench.
5. With the support legs firmly secured to the lathe, care-
fully lower the lathe onto the floor.
6. Adjust the leveling feet F to ensure that all four feet sit
firmly on the floor. Make sure that the machine does
not rock.
FOR YOUR SAFETY IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE MACHINE DOES
NOT ROCK OR TIP DURING OPERATION. UPON START-UP
OR DURING OPERATION, IF YOU NOTICE ANY ROCKING,
TIPPING OR CHATTERING OF THE BASE TURN THE MACHINE
OFF IMMEDIATELY AND RE-ADJUST THE LEVELING FEET AS
NEEDED TO STABILIZE THE LATHE ON THE FLOOR.
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on the opening in your lathe
A
D
WORKBENCH
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C
E
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