Smithy MI-409MZ, Operator'S Manual

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30" Clearance on each side of the stand 18-24" For accessing the rear of
the unit
6. Once you have found a suitable location for your new mill, you will
need a mechanical lifting device, such as a engine hoist or fork lift, to
remove the machine from the pallet and to place it on the stand. There
are four 5/8" holes in the base of the machine. Insert steel rods through
these holes so that they extend out far enough on either side of the
machine to be able to attach tow ropes or chains.
7.
Remove the bolts, securing the machine to the pallet and any loose
boxes or parts that may fall off the machine while moving it.
8. Attach appropriately rated chains or tow ropes to the machine and
hook them to the mechanical lifting device.
9. Slowly lift the machine slightly off the pallet to see if the machine is
properly balanced. If machine is not balanced, lower the machine back to
the pallet and reposition the chains or tow ropes, until a good balance is
achieved.
10. Once the machine is balanced, slowly lift the machine off the pallet.
Do not rise the machine up until it is ready to place it on the stand.
11. When at the machine stand, raise the mill up to place it on the
stand. Before completely lowering the machine onto the stand, use a
couple of pieces of all-thread, steel rod or long bolts to align the holes in
the machine base to the holes in the machine stand.
12. With machine in place, secure it to the base.
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