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G0603X 25" Extreme Series Planer
Lifting and Moving
The Model G0603X weighs 2217 lbs. (ship-
ping weight). You will need power lifting
equipment and assistance to remove this
machine from the pallet and position it.
Inspect all lifting equipment and make sure
that all is in perfect working order and is
rated for the load before attempting to lift
and move this planer. Ignoring this warn
-
ing may lead to serious personal injury or
death.
Read this entire SETUP section before attempting
to lift and move the planer. Pay special attention to
Site Considerations on Page 15 and Mounting
to Shop Floor on Page 17
.
To lift and move the planer:
1. Remove sides and top of the shipping crate.
2. Position the lifting straps on the lifting hooks
as illustrated in
Figure 10. Make sure the
straps are not in contact with any controls,
wires, or handles.
4. Position lifting straps, your lifting device, and
your assistant to support the planer in a verti
-
cal and stable position.
5. Unbolt the planer from the pallet.
6. Slowly raise the planer from the pallet, then
carefully move the planer to your prepared
location.
7. Follow the Mounting To Shop Floor proce-
dures.
Figure 10. Location of lifting straps.