Shop fox D2260A - Integrate and Mount Casters; Final Tightening and Checks

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D2260A Mini Mobile Base Instructions
17. Whileanassistantliftsuponthebackofthe
machine,slidetherearfixedcasterassembly
ontothesiderailsofthefrontrail-cornerbracket
assembly so the rear assembly is close to the
machinebase,andthecornerpadsslideunderthe
machine,asshowninFigure 22.
—Iftherearassemblyistoonarrowortoowideto
fitontothesiderails,loosenthehexboltsthat
securethecornerbracketstotherearrail,adjust
the width of the rear fixed caster assembly so it
slidesintothesiderails,thenretightenthehex
bolts.
Tip: It may help to place a 6" 2x4 or 2x6 under the
base temporarily if you need to adjust the width
of the rear fixed caster assembly (see Figure 22).
Remove the block after you finish adjustments.
Note: You may need to tap the assembly to slide it
forward onto the side rails and under the machine.
Figure 22. Rear fixed caster assembly
inserted into front caster assembly.
FrontRail-Corner
BracketAssembly
6" 2x4
Rear Fixed
CasterAssembly
SideRail
18. Secureeachsidewith(2)M8-1.25x16hexbolts,
and8mmlocknuts,asshowninFigure 23.
Tip: Thread the hex bolts into the rails but do not
tightening the lock nuts yet.
19. Tightentheknobsenoughtoraisethecorner
brackets,soyoucanattachtheswivelcastersinthe
next step.
20. Mount each of the swivel casters to a front corner
bracketusing(4)M8-1.25x16hexbolts,8mmflat
washers,8mmlockwashers,andM8-1.25hexnuts,
as shown in Figure 24.
21. Finaltightenallofthelocknuts.
22. Remove the 2x4's from the mobile base.
23. Assembly of the mobile base is complete.
Note: The feet must not touch the floor when
moving the mobile base, and the feet must be
firmly against the floor in order to operate the
machine.
6" 2x6
Figure 24.Swivelcastersinstalled.
OR
x 4
x 4
Figure 23. Rear fixed caster assembly
secured to side rail (only one side shown).
x 2