Shop fox M1048, Owner'S Manual

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Although not required, we recommend that you mount
your new machine to the floor. Because this is an
optional step and floor materials may vary, floor mount-
ing hardware is not included. Generally, you can either
bolt your machine to the floor or mount it on machine
mounts. Both options are described below. Whichever
option you choose, it will be necessary to use a precision
level to level your machine.
Bolting to Concrete Floors
Lag shield anchors with lag bolts (
Figure 5
) and anchor
studs ( Figure 6 ) are two popular methods for anchoring
an object to a concrete floor. We suggest you research
the many options and methods for mounting your
machine and choose the best that fits your specific appli-
cation.
Mounting to Shop Floor
Figure 5. Typical lag shield anchor and lag
bolt.
Figure
6
.
Typical anchor stud.
NOTICE
Anchor studs are stronger and more permanent alter-
natives to lag shield anchors; however, they will stick
out of the floor, which may cause a tripping hazard if
you decide to move your machine at a later point.
Figure 7. Machine mount example.
Using Machine Mounts
Using machine mounts, shown in
Figure 7
, gives the
advantage of fast leveling and vibration reduction. The
large size of the foot pads distributes the weight of the
machine to reduce strain on the floor.