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T31566 Mobile Base (Mfd. Since 08/19)

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14.  With the help of an assistant, tilt machine and 

remove 2x4 block from beneath machine and 
mobile base frame, and set machine on the 
floor.

 

 Note: When moving the mobile base, the rub-

ber feet should not touch the floor. Likewise, 
when operating the machine, ensure that the 
rubber feet are fixed firmly against the floor to 
provide stability.

Adjusting Rubber Feet

The  height  of  the  rubber  feet  can  be  adjusted 
to  stabilize  the  machine.  To  ensure  the  machine 
does  not  move  during  operations,  always  make 
sure  the  adjustable  rubber  feet  (see 

Figure  20

are  firmly  touching  the  ground  before  operating 
the machine.

Tool Needed 

Qty

Open-End Wrench 17mm .................................. 1

To adjust rubber foot height:

1.  Loosen  hex  nut  on  each  foot  to  allow  foot 

(see 

Figure  20)  to  move  up  or  down  as 

needed.

Figure 21. Foot pedal raised.

Foot Pedal

IMPORTANT: When moving the mobile base, the 
rubber  feet  should  not  touch  the  floor.  Likewise, 
when operating the machine, ensure that the rub-
ber feet are fixed firmly against the floor to provide 
stability, without lifting casters.

Figure 20. Rubber foot and hex nut adjustment.

Rubber Foot

Hex 

Nut

4.  Raise  foot  pedals  up  to  lift  rubber  feet  and 

move machine (see

 Figure 21).

2.  With  all  casters  on  the  ground,  lower  each 

foot to firmly touch the ground without lifting 
caster.

3.  Tighten hex nut on each foot.

Summary of Contents for T31566

Page 1: ...d mobile base may allow the machine to shift unexpectedly which could result in accidental contact with a cutting device or other moving parts Description Qty A Right Corner Brackets 2 B Left Corner Brackets 2 C 21 Side Rails 4 D 3 Swivel Casters 4 E Foot Pedals 4 F Compression Springs 4 G Foot Pedal Plungers 4 H Adjustable Rubber Feet 4 I Shoulder Bolts M8 1 25 x 50 4 J Hardware Not Shown Hex Bol...

Page 2: ...s a narrow base such as a drill press there is an increased risk of tipping when moving it around on a mobile base To reduce the risk a mounting base plate should be used between the mobile base and machine Proceed to Making a Base Plate on Page 9 if your machine fits this situation If the machine is too heavy to lift into position on the mobile base then the base can be built around the machine P...

Page 3: ...1 5 hex nut to the bot tom of each foot pedal plunger Figure 5 Installing foot pedal plunger and spring Foot Pedal Plunger Spring Rubber Foot Corner Bracket 4 Measure machine base footprint size 5 Arrange corner brackets in desired orienta tion Choose orientation to ensure safe clear ance around base of machine as well as desired placement within shop 6 Slide corner brackets over ends of side rail...

Page 4: ... your machine as an alternate option for assembly Always have an assistant stabilize the machine during assembly Assembling Base Around Machine Items Needed Qty Additional Person 1 Open End Wrench 13mm 1 Socket Wrench 13mm 1 12 4x4 Block 1 12 2x4 Block 1 To assemble mobile base around machine 1 Install foot pedal plunger and spring into each corner bracket see Figure 10 and attach a rubber foot wi...

Page 5: ... x 16 hex bolts as shown in Figure 13 5 Slide other side rails into front brackets from Step 4 Secure rails to front brackets with 4 M8 1 25 x 16 hex bolts as shown in Figure 14 Figure 14 Rails fastened to brackets machine removed for clarity x 4 6 While an assistant lifts one side of the machine slide rail bracket assembly from Step 5 under machine as shown in Figure 15 Note It may be necessary t...

Page 6: ...bolts as shown in Figure 18 Figure 19 2x4 Placed beneath machine and mobile base frame 12 2x4 8 With the help of an assistant lift rear side of machine then place a 2x4 block under machine see Figure 17 9 Slide each of the rear brackets onto remain ing side rail and slide assembly into rail bracket assembly from Step 6 Adjust fit until rail bracket assembly rests against machine body see Figure 17...

Page 7: ...t see Figure 20 are firmly touching the ground before operating the machine Tool Needed Qty Open End Wrench 17mm 1 To adjust rubber foot height 1 Loosen hex nut on each foot to allow foot see Figure 20 to move up or down as needed Figure 21 Foot pedal raised Foot Pedal IMPORTANT When moving the mobile base the rubber feet should not touch the floor Likewise when operating the machine ensure that t...

Page 8: ...asters 6 Check machine to make sure it is stable in its new location and make sure machine is clear of any obstructions before reconnecting power and turning machine ON To reduce risk of serious injury when using this mobile base 1 LOCKING FEET Do not operate machine on mobile base unless all mobile base feet firmly contact floor Using the machine on base when it is not secured could result in a l...

Page 9: ...res do not clear the side rails you can mount it to a base plate as shown in Figure 22 A good quality base plate can increase the stan dard footprint of machines such as drill presses to make them more stable The base plate should be approximately 3 4 thick and made of plywood do not use OSB MDF or particle board to hold the weight of the machine Needed Materials for Base Plate Qty Plywood 3 4 x B...

Page 10: ...ION SPRING 22 X 1 5 X 61 3 PT31566003 LEFT CORNER BRACKET 9 PT31566009 HEX NUT M10 1 5 4 PT31566004 CASTER 3 SWIVEL 10 PT31566010 ADJUSTABLE FOOT M10 1 5 X 30 5 PT31566005 FOOT PEDAL 11 PT31566011 LOCK NUT M8 1 25 6 PT31566006 SHOULDER BOLT M8 1 25 X 8 8 X 50 12 PT31566012 HEX BOLT M8 1 25 X 16 Please Note We do our best to stock replacement parts whenever possible but we cannot guarantee that all...

Page 11: ...r for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products The manufacturers reserve the right to change specifications at any time because they constantly strive to achieve better quality equipment We make every effort to ensure that our products meet high quality and durability standards and we hope you never need to use this warranty In the event you need ...

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