Southbend METAL-CUTTING BANDSAW SB1019 - Manual (Page 16)

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Model SB1019 P R E P A R A T I O N
Lifting & Moving
Unbolt the machine from its pallet, then insert
two round steel bars through the lifting holes
in the machine base. Attach lifting straps
with hooks to the bars, as shown in Figure 6.
Lift the machine just high enough to clear the
pallet, then move it to its final location. Have an
assistant stabilize the machine while moving.
Figure 6. Lifting locations.
This machine and its
parts are heavy! Serious
personal injury may occur
if safe moving methods are
not used. To reduce the
risk of a lifting or dropping
injury, ask others for help
and use power equipment.
Leveling & Mounting
Leveling
Figure 7. Example of a precision level.
Leveling machinery helps precision components,
such as bed ways, remain straight and flat
during the lifespan of the machine. Components
on an unleveled machine may slowly twist due to
the dynamic loads placed on the machine during
operation.
For best results, use a precision level that
is at least 12" long and sensitive enough to
show a distinct movement when a 0.003" shim
(approximately the thickness of one sheet of
standard newspaper) is placed under one end of
the level.
See the figure below for an example of a high
precision level.
We strongly recommend securing your
machine to the floor if it is hardwired to the
power source. Consult with your electrician to
ensure compliance with local codes.
Generally, you can either bolt your machine
to the floor or mount it on machine mounts.
Although not required, we recommend that you
secure the machine to the floor and level it while
doing so. Because this is an optional step and
floor materials may vary, hardware for securing
the machine to the floor is not included.