Work Bench; Power Requirements - Smithy Granite 1324 Series Quick Start Manual

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Here are some things you can do to prepare your shop or work space for your new Smithy
machine.

Work Bench

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DANGER!
Clearance
Power
Requirements
Dec 2008
You will need a work bench that is capable of supporting the weight of your machine
plus up to 300 pounds for the weight of tools, holding devices, work material, etc. If
you purchased one of the optional work benches available from Smithy, these
benches have been designed to support the weight of the specified machine.
You can also make your own work bench. Just make sure it is sturdy enough to
support the machine (plus 300 pounds) and that the bench top is rigid, level, and
well-supported. The height should be such that machine controls are at waist level.
Your work bench should be located in a vibration-free area with a floor that is
designed to support the full weight of the bench, machine, accessories, and materi-
als.
Smithy strongly discourages the use of casters or wheels on metal-working
machine benches. The weight of the machine could result in the bench tip-
ping while being moved. Once the machine is mounted, consider your work
bench to be permanent. If you must move the machine, first remove it from
the bench.
Set up the work bench so you have plenty of working space. Leave at least 3 to 4
feet of clearance on the operating side of the machine (at left in the drawing below).
Note the suggested clearances for the other sides of the machine.
Machines with 110-volt motors require a properly grounded (3-wire), 110-volt AC
Gear/Pulley Enclosure
Leave 2 to 3 feet to open
enclosure or pass working
stock through the spindle.
Lifting Handle
Operating Side (Front)
Leave 3 to 4 feet to allow working space.
electrical circuit protected by a 20-ampere (20 amp) breaker. Machines equipped
with 220-volt motors require a 220-volt AC circuit single phase protected by a 15-
ampere (15 amp) 220-volt breaker. Preferably, the outlet should be on a separate
circuit. Smithy also recommends that you not use an extension cord. However, if
you do, ensure that the cord is rated for a current of at least 20-amperes. Please
check with your local electrical codes when installing a new circuit into your work
area.
Quick-Start Guide for Smithy Metal-Working Machine
Millhead
Leave 2 to 3 feet to allow for millhead to swing
and for access to the back of the machine.
Lifting Handle (not visible on drawing)
Tailstock
Leave 2 to 3 feet to allow stock
to hang over the end of the bed.
Lifting
Handle
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Lifting
Handle
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