Woodstock M1113 - Manual (Page 14)

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M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw
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Lifting and moving this bandsaw is most safely done using
a forklift. The upper frame is angled at the lifting area, so
we recommend making a lifting block, as shown in Figure
5, to balance the machine when lifting.
If using a forklift is not an option, then the machine can
be moved with a heavy-duty dolly and at least three
strong people. Heavy-duty dollies can be easily purchased
at your local hardware store or rented.
To lift and move the bandsaw with a forklift, do these
steps:
1. Make the lifting block shown in Figure xx to ensure
that the machine remains balanced when lifted and
does not swing.
2. Place the lifting block under the upper frame, as
shown in Figure 6.
3. Either place the forks directly against the lifting
block, or place straps under the lifting block and
around the upper frame.
Note: If you are using lifting straps, you must
remove the blade and upper wheel to avoid damag-
ing the machine. The upper wheel is easily removed
by removing the hex nut from the center and sliding
the wheel off.
To lift and move the bandsaw with three strong people
and a dolly, do these steps:
1. Carefully "walk" (pivot the bandsaw in alternating
steps) off of the shipping pallet and onto the shop
floor.
2. Place the dolly under the machine and move it into
place, having two extra people steady the machine
the entire time so that it does not tip over.
Lifting & Moving
This is a heavy machine that cannot
be safely moved alone. Tipping this
machine onto yourself or another per-
son will cause serious personal injury.
Use extreme caution when moving this
machine without a forklift and only
get help from strong, capable people.
Figure 6. Lifting machine with a forklift.
Lifting with Forklift
Forks
Lifting with Forklift
and Straps
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Lifting
Block