Lifting & moving – Woodstock M1113 User Manual

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M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw

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

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Figure 5. Making a lifting block.

Lifting

Block