Woodstock SHOP FOX M1113 - Manual (Page 14)

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Model M1113 (Mfg. Since 2/08)
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Lifting and moving this bandsaw is most safely done using
a forklift. The upper frame is angled at the lifting area, so
we recommend making a lifting block, as shown in Figure.
5, to balance the machine when lifting.
If using a forklift is not an option, then the machine can
be moved with a heavy-duty dolly and at least three
strong people. Heavy-duty dollies can be easily purchased
at your local hardware store or rented.
To.lift.and.move.the.bandsaw.with.a.forklift,.do.these.
steps:
1. Make the lifting block shown in Figure.xx to ensure
that the machine remains balanced when lifted and
does not swing.
2. Place the lifting block under the upper frame, as
shown in Figure.6.
3. Either place the forks directly against the lifting
block, or place straps under the lifting block and
around the upper frame.
Note: If you are using lifting straps, you must
remove the blade and upper wheel to avoid damag-
ing the machine. The upper wheel is easily removed
by removing the hex nut from the center and sliding
the wheel off.
To.lift.and.move.the.bandsaw.with.three.strong.people.
and.a.dolly,.do.these.steps:
1. Carefully "walk" (pivot the bandsaw in alternating
steps) off of the shipping pallet and onto the shop
floor.
2. Place the dolly under the machine and move it into
place, having two extra people steady the machine
the entire time so that it does not tip over.
Lifting.&.Moving
This. is. a. heavy. machine. that. cannot.
be. safely. moved. alone.. Tipping. this.
machine.onto.yourself.or.another.per-
son.will.cause.serious.personal.injury..
Use.extreme.caution.when.moving.this.
machine. without. a. forklift. and. only.
get.help.from.strong,.capable.people.
Figure.6. Lifting machine with a forklift.
Lifting with Forklift
Forks
Lifting with Forklift
and Straps
2x4
Qty = 2
2 1 ⁄
2
"
1"
1st Cut
2nd Cut
STEP 1 STEP 2
STEP 3 STEP 4
SCRAP
16 1 ⁄
2
"
Figure.5. Making a lifting block.
Lifting
Block