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g0667X high precision Vs Vertical Mill
2. Move the ram until the eye bolt is aligned
with the front edge of the column, then lock
the ram in place (refer to
Ram Movement on
Page 27 for detailed instructions).
3. Attach the safety hook to the lifting eye bolt,
then lift the mill slowly to make sure the hook
is secure and the mill is lifting evenly. lift the
mill only enough to clear the shipping pallet
and floor obstacles.
— if the mill tips in one direction, lower the mill
to the ground, then adjust the ram or table
to balance the weight. re-tighten all locks
before lifting the mill again.
— if the mill lifts evenly, move it to its perma-
nent location.
Note:
Have your assistants steady the load
as you move it to keep it from swinging.
using Lifting Straps
1. position the head in an upright position,
swivel the ram 180°, as shown in
Figure 9,
then lock it in place (refer to
Head Movement
on
Page 26 and Ram Movement on Page 27
for detailed instructions).
Figure 9. using lifting straps to lift the mill.
2. position the lifting straps under the ram, as
shown in
Figure 9, with padding between the
straps and the mill to protect the ram way.
3. lift the mill slowly to make sure the hook and
lifting straps are secure and the mill is lifting
evenly. lift the mill only enough to clear the
shipping pallet and floor obstacles.
— if the mill tips in one direction, lower the mill
to the ground, then adjust the ram or table
to balance the weight. re-tighten all locks
before lifting the mill again.
— if the mill lifts evenly, move it to its perma-
nent location.
Note:
Have your assistants steady the load
as you move it to keep it from swinging.
Only use lifting safety hook, chain or lifting
straps, and power lifting equipment rated for
at least 3000 lbs. and in good working con-
dition. Only raise the mill enough to clear
shipping pallet and floor obstacles. If the
mill falls or tips over while moving it, serious
personal injury and property damage could
result.
