Smithy Midas 1220 LTD - Manual (Page 20)

Chapter 5
Uncrating and Setting Up the MI-1220 LTD
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, 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 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 forms 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
convenient to transport the machines in trucks without canopies and large vans.
Uncrating and Positioning the Machine
Figure 5.1 Tip the crate from the tailstock end up and over the machine.
The machine is assembled, inspected, and ready to do in its stand. 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 that encircle the crate are under tension. Wearing eye protection and
gloves, cut the metal bands with tin snips.
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