Grizzly G0509 - Manual (Page 20)

-18-
G0509 & G0509G 16" x 40" Lathe
lifting & moving
the lathe
this lathe can be placed on the included leveling
studs and cast-iron feet. if the lathe must be se-
cured to the floor, refer to a professional machine
installer for options. in either case, the lathe must
be sitting flat at each mounting point, and the ways
must be perfectly level. the bed cannot be twisted
or bent. if a misalignment condition arises, shim
the lathe where it mounts to the floor, or adjust the
feet studs until the bed and ways are in alignment
as shown by precision machinist's levels.
Make sure the slings or chains are routed so when
the lathe is lifted and the chains or straps are tight,
the control rod, lead screw, or feed rod are not
bent.
remember, the headstock carries most of
the weight of this machine (see figure 5) for safe
chain or strap routing and connection.
this lathe is an extremely
heavy machine. serious
personal injury or death
may occur if safe lifting
and moving methods are
not followed. seek assis-
tance from a professional
rigger if you are unsure
about your abilities or
maximum load ratings of
your lifting equipment.
figure 5. lifting rod setup for the lathe.
figure 6. lifting strap locations.
double check weight ratings and connections of
the lifting system, cables, chains pins, and clevis
links before lifting and moving the lathe to your
prepared location. do not attempt to lift or move
this lathe if you are unsure about any aspect. seek
assistance from a professional rigger if required.
When lifting, you must move the carriage and
tailstock to the right and lock into place as shown
in
figure 6 to provide counter-balance.