Site Considerations; Moving & Placing Machine - Grizzly G3358 Owner's Manual

site considerations

Workbench load
refer to the machine data sheet for the weight
and footprint specifications of your machine.
some floors may require additional reinforcement
to support both the machine, the workbench and
the workpiece.
placement location
Consider existing and anticipated needs, size of
material to be processed through each machine,
and space for auxiliary stands, work tables or
other machinery when establishing a location for
your new machine. see figure 5 for the minimum
working clearances.
40"
figure 5. Minimum working clearances.
children and visitors may be
seriously injured if unsuper-
vised around this machine.
lock entrances to the shop
or disable start switch or
power connection to prevent
unsupervised use.
g3358 Milling/drilling Machine
64"
moving & placing
machine
to move your machine into position:
1.
Move the shipping crate next to the mounting
table or stand.
2.
remove the mounting bolts holding the mill to
the bottom of the crate.
3.
Adjust the y-Axis handwheel to position the
table as close to the column as possible to
help balance the machine during moving.
4.
place lifting straps under the head of the
machine, as shown in figure 6, then con-
nect them to a forklift. Be sure that the straps
connect to the forklift far enough apart that
the straps are not resting on the metal pulley
cover.
figure 6. typical lifting strap position.
When using power lifting equipment, make
sure the equipment is safe, fully operational,
and adequately rated for the weight being
lifted. the operator of the equipment must
be experienced and able to use safe meth-
ods during these processes. failure to heed
these warnings could result in serious per-
sonal injury or death.
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