OPTIMUM
M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y
Assembly
Version 1.0.1 dated 2015-05-27
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Original operating instructions
TU3008 | TU3008V
GB
3.3.1
Load suspension point
DANGER!
Danger of crushing and overturning. The lathe must be installed by several persons.
Weight [kg] 260
Check the horizontal orientation of the base of the lathe with a spirit level.
Check that the foundation has sufficient floor-load capacity and rigidity.
Anchor the machine base or the optional machine base onto the floor before positioning the
machine on it.
The lathe must be lifted onto the machine base with lifting slings. The lifting slings are fas-
tened within the machine bed. Use two lifting slings for this purpose.
Img.3-1:
Load suspension point
3.3.2 Lifting with lifting equipment
Fasten the load suspension gear as presented in
Img.3-1: Load suspension point.
Make sure that you distribute the loads evenly so that the lathe cannot turn over while lift-
ing.
Make sure that no add-on pieces or varnished parts are damaged due to the load suspen-
sion.
3.3.3 Lifting with a forklift
It is recommended that the lathe is transported on the lower portion of the packing crate. Disas-
semble the lateral parts of the packing crate.
Transporting with a forklift:
Disassemble the splashboard on the lathe.
Lift the lathe from the back with the forklift onto the macine bed.
