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Lifting & Moving
the Lathe
This lathe is an extremely
heavy machine. Serious
personal injury or death
may occur if safe lifting
and moving methods are
not followed. Seek assis-
tance from a professional
rigger if you are unsure
about your abilities or
maximum load ratings of
your lifting equipment.
This lathe can be placed on the included leveling
studs and cast-iron feet (Figure 6). If the lathe
must be secured to the floor refer to a professional
machine installer for options. In either case, the
lathe must be sitting flat at each mounting point,
and the ways must be perfectly level. The bed can-
not be twisted or bent. If a misalignment condition
arises, shim the lathe where it mounts to the floor,
or adjust the feet studs until the bed and ways are
in alignment as shown by precision machinist's
levels.
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Figure 7. Lifting eye locations for the G0600 lathe.
Figure 6. Leveling feet and screws.
When lifting, you must move the carriage and
tailstock to the right and lock into place as shown
in Figure 7 to provide counter-balance.
Make sure the slings or chains are routed so
when the lathe is lifted and the chains or straps
are tight, the control rod, lead screw, or feed rod
are not bent. Remember, the headstock carries
most of the weight of this machine (see Figure 7)
for safe chain or strap routing and connection.
Double check weight ratings and connections of
the lifting system, cables, chains pins, and clevis
links before lifting and moving the lathe to your
prepared location. Do not attempt to lift or move
this lathe if you are unsure about any aspect. Seek
assistance from a professional rigger if required.
G0600 20" x 60" Big Bore Lathe
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