Pg 1.2 V18 2001f
LIFTING AND SHIPPING
To lift a V-18 II bandsaw with a forklift, it must have the following.
Minimum capacity of 7500 LB. at 48" from the mast is required as well as 6'
forks. Always lift the saw from the front as shown. The forks
must not
be
under the electical / hydraulic cabinet.
The saw will have 4 x 4 steel stubes
under each leveling foot, these must be removed (save the bolts for
anchoring) before positioning the saw.
Lifting the V-18 II from the rear of the machine.
To lift the bandsaw with a crane, position the head to 65°. Then insert
2" diameter shafts through the lifting holes in the machine base (circled in
the photo). An experienced rigger should select the rigging based on the
4500 LB. weight of the saw.
WARNING: Under no circumstances should
the lifting chains or straps be pushing
against the head.
REMOVING HEAD RESTRAINT
Before start-up remove the head support strut installed for shipping purposes to secure the head to the base.
Replace the two 5/16 NC countersunk screws which fasten the wearstrip down.
Head strut.
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