1.2
LIFTING AND SHIPPING
To lift a V18 bandsaw with a forklift, it must have a minimum capacity of 7500 LB. at 48” from the mast as well as 6’ forks.
Always lift the saw from the front as shown. The forks must not be under the electrical / hydraulic cabinet. The saw will
have 4 x 4 steel tubes under each leveling foot, these must be removed (save the bolts for anchoring) before positioning
the saw.
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.
Lifting the V18 from the rear of
the machine.