
Quick-Start Guide for Smithy Metal-Working Machine
Opening the Crate
Dec 2008
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Oppeenniinngg tthhee C
Crraattee
Follow these steps to open the crate.
CAUTION!
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Step 3
Step 4
CAUTION!
Step 5
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Step 7
Wear leather work gloves and safety glasses for this operation, especially
when cutting the metal bands, which are under tension.
Remove the packing list from the plastic bag attached to the crate and put the docu-
ment in a safe place.
Cut the metal bands encircling the crate with tin snips.
Note: If you have ordered a
Granite or Granite Industrial machine, the plywood crate cover has been
screwed to the pallet. Unscrew the top two screws on the two plates on both
sides of the crate and the one plate on the end of the crate.
Determine the end of the crate at which the tailstock is located. You may need to lift
the crate 3 or 4 inches, and run your hand along the base. If you feel 10 to 12 inch-
es of sheet metal, you need to the lift the opposite end.
Using the proper lifting techniques, lift the tailstock end of the top of the crate
upward. To avoid pinching your fingers while lifting, place your hands toward the
corners of the crate and not in the middle. While lifting, pull the crate toward you
slightly so that it easily clears the tailstock.
Crate covers can weight up to 100 pounds. Ask a friend or family member to
help, if necessary.
Set the crate aside, out of the immediate work area. You may want to keep the
crate in case you ever need to return the machine for repair.
Check the packing list against the contents of the crate to ensure that everything
listed is accounted for in your shipment. Also, check the contents of the crate
against the inventory lists in the operating guide to ensure that all machine compo-
nents are present.
Check the machine carefully for signs of damage, especially if you noted damage to
the crate earlier.
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