Southbend South Bend SB1027 - Manual (Page 18)

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Model SB1027 P R E P A R A T I O N
Lifting & Moving
This machine and its
parts are heavy! Serious
personal injury may occur
if safe moving methods are
not used. To reduce the
risk of a lifting or dropping
injury, ask others for help
and use power equipment.
The method of lifting and moving the mill
described below requires at least two other
people for assistance, and a forklift with two
lifting web straps rated for at least 3000 lbs.
each.
Important: Before lifting the mill, make sure the
four turret lock bolts (two on either side of the
ram) are torqued to 47 ft/lbs.
To lift and move the mill:
1. Swing the ram around 180° from the position
that it was shipped in, then rotate the
head upright, as illustrated in Figure 5
(refer to Ram Movement on Page 33 and
Headstock Movement on Page 29 for
detailed instructions).
Note: After re-positioning the ram and
headstock, make sure they are locked in
place to prevent unexpected movement
during lifting and moving.
2. Place the lifting web straps under the ram
and connect them to the safety hook, as
illustrated in Figure 5.
Note: Place padding between the straps and the
mill to protect the ram and ways, and to
keep from cutting the lifting straps.
Figure 5. Lifting the mill using web straps.
Lifting
Web Straps
Turret
Lock Bolts
3. Unbolt the mill from the shipping pallet.
4. With your assistants steadying the load to
keep it from swaying, lift the mill a couple of
inches.
— If the mill tips to one side, lower it to the
ground and adjust the ram or table to
balance the load. Make sure to re-tighten
the lock levers and bolts before lifting the
mill again.
— If the mill lifts evenly, continue to move it
to its permanent location.