G9729 Combination Lathe/Mill
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Moving & Placing
Base Unit
The Model G9729 is a
heavy machine, 525
lbs. DO NOT move the
machine by yourself –
you will need assistance
and power equipment.
Serious personal injury
may occur if safe mov-
ing
methods are not fol-
lowed.
Wear safety glasses dur-
ing the entire setup pro-
cess!
Figure 5. Use lifting straps, bars and power
equipment to lift machine.
The Model G9729 requires the use of lifting
equipment such as a fork lift, engine hoist or
boom crane. DO NOT lift the machine by hand.
Holes
are provided in the edge of the lathe bed
for inserting
3
⁄4" steel rods for lifting (see Figure
5). Used in conjunction with lifting straps and fol-
lowing safe lifting procedures as detailed by the
manufacturers of these lifting devices, the lathe/
mill can be safely lifted off the pallet and placed
on a sturdy work bench.
Practice safe lifting:
• Position the
tailstock and apron to the far
right on the lathe bed. (Opposite of the head-
stock.)
• Make sure the steel rods for lifting extend at
least
8" on each side of the lathe bed.
• DO
NOT lift the machine from any other
points than the lifting holes provided.
• Use lifting
equipment such as a fork lift,
engine hoist or crane to move or lift the lathe/
mill. Never use only human power to lift the
machine.
