Smithy Midas 1220 XL - Manual (Page 22)

Chapter 6
Uncrating and Setting Up The MI-1220 XL
Moving the Machine
Moving a machine tool can be dangerous. Improper techniques and methods may injure
you and/or damage the machine. To find a professional to move and site your Smithy
machine to look in your local Yellow Pages under “Machine Tools, Moving and/or Rigging.”
If there is no such listing or your community does not have a rigging specialist, a local
machine shop or machinist may be able to provide a referral.
When you pick up the machine at the shipping terminal, bring a crowbar, tin snips for
cutting the metal straps, and a hammer. If there is obvious shipping damage to the crate,
you'll be able to inspect the machine before signing for it. Note any damage on the bill
of lading (shipping document). Fill out the claims form and notify both Smithy Co. and
the shipping terminal about the damage. Failure to notify both parties can complicate
and/or invalidate a claims process.
Trucking company terminals usually have forklifts to assist customers. It's most conven-
ient to transport the machines in trucks without canopies and large vans.
Uncrating and Positioning the Machine
The machine is assembled, inspected and ready to go on its stand when you receive it.
It's wrapped in a water and greaseproof cover, strongly braced, and crated. A box of
accessories is also in the crate.
The metal bands around the crate are
under tension. Wearing eye protection
and gloves, cut the metal bands with tin
snips. Be careful- the cut edges are
sharp. The band secures the crate top to
the base.
After removing the straps, lift off the
crate top. Tip the crate from the tailstock
end up and over the machine (Figure
6.1). Do not damage the crate; you may
need it another time to transport the
machine.
Figure 6.1 Tip the crate from the tailstock end up
and over the machine.
6-1
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