Ranger Products RL-8500, Installation And Operation Manual

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STEP 1
(Installation)
1. Assemble the Bench with Chip Tray as shown below.
Tighten all fasteners securely.
2. After assembly, the Bench should be leveled. The
bench may be bolted down with 3/8” concrete bolts or lag
screws (not provided.)
3. Unbolt the lathe from the shipping pallet and remove
any packing materials and protective wrapping from the
lathe and components.
Always follow safe lifting practices when lifting heavy loads.
Use a forklift or crane only. Do not attempt to lift lathe
unit onto the bench without the use of material handling
equipment with a lifting capacity 400 pounds or greater.
ENSURE THAT THE DEVICES/ STRAPS / CHAINS
USED TO SUPPORT THE LATHE WILL NOT MAR,
SCRATCH OR DAMAGE THE SPINDLE.
4. Using a shop crane or other heavy lifting device
WITH NON-MARRING STRAPS OR WRAPPED CHAINS
CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING THE WEIGHT OF THE
LATHE. Raise the lathe over the bench.
Before lowering the Lathe onto the bench Set the Voltage
selector switch. The Voltage Selector switch is located
inside the Lathe housing on the left / Cross Feed side of
the Lathe.
NOTE:
THIS UNIT CAN BE POWERED WITH 110 VOLTS
OR 220 VOLTS. THE LATHE IS SHIPPED WITH THE
VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH IN THE NEUTRAL
POSITION. THE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH
MUST BE SET PRIOR TO OPERATION !
5. Position the voltage selector switch in the proper
position to match the power source.
6. Lower the Lathe onto the Bench. Bolt the Lathe to the
Bench, ensure the rubber washers are installed between
the lathe and the bench.
7. Install the Plastic Shield onto the Work Light Assembly.
8. Install the Peg Hooks. Mount accessories on peg hooks
as desired.