Moving & Placing Base Unit - Grizzly VS MILLING MACHINE G0669X Owner's Manual

Moving & Placing
base unit
the Model G0669X is a
heavy machine. Serious
personal injury may occur
if safe moving methods
are not used. to be safe,
get assistance and use
power equipment to move
the shipping crate and
remove the machine from
the crate.
the two methods of lifting and moving described
below require at least two assistants, and power
lifting equipment with a safety hook and chain or
lifting straps rated for at least 4000 lbs.
Moving the Mill using the Eye bolt
1. Keep the headstock in the same position it
was shipped in, similar to figure 9.
figure 9. Using the eye bolt to lift the mill.
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2.
Move the ram so that the eye bolt is aligned
with the front edge of the column, then lock
the ram in place (refer to Ram Movement on
Page 28 for detailed instructions).
3.
attach the safety hook to the lifting eye bolt,
then lift the mill slowly to make sure the hook
is secure and the mill is lifting evenly. Lift the
mill only enough to clear the shipping pallet
and floor obstacles.
— if the mill tips in one direction, lower the mill
to the ground, then adjust the ram or table
to balance the weight. re-tighten all locks
before lifting the mill again.
— if the mill lifts evenly, move it to its perma-
nent location.
Note: Have your assistants steady the load
as you move it to keep it from swinging.
4.
Use a precision level to make sure the table
is level. shim between the base and the floor
as necessary to avoid warping or cracking
the cast iron base.
Moving the Mill using Straps
1.
position the head in an upright position,
swivel the ram 180°, as shown in figure 10,
then lock it in place (refer to Head Movement
on Page 27 and Ram Movement on Page 28
for detailed instructions).
figure 10. Using lifting straps to lift the mill.
g0669X precision 10" x 54" Vs Milling Machine