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D4666 Heavy-Duty Mobile Base
Preparation for Assembly
There is more than one way to assemble the mobile base.
Each method has advantages and disadvantages, depend-
ing on the size and weight of the machine that you plan
to put on the mobile base. The purpose of this section is
to help you decide which method will work best for your
situation.
If the machine can be lifted, the easiest method is to
assemble the mobile base according to the dimensions of
your machine, and then lift and place the machine on the
corner bracket plates of the mobile base (see Figure 2).
Proceed to Assembling Base & Mounting Machine on
Page 3 if your machine fits this situation.
If the machine is top heavy or has a narrow base (such as
a drill press), there is an increased risk of tipping when
moving it around on a mobile base. To reduce the risk, a
mounting base plate should be used between the mobile
base and machine. Proceed to Making a Base Plate on
Page 8 if your machine fits this situation.
If the machine is too heavy to lift into position on the
mobile base, then the base can be built around the
machine. Proceed to Assembling Base Around Machine
on Page 5 for instructions on how to build the base
around the machine.
Note: Anything extending or opening outward with a 3"
high band around the base of the machine (see Figure 3)
may interfere with the installation of the machine on the
base, so be sure to account for that prior to assembly.
To avoid serious personal injury, keep
hands and fingers clear of machine
base and mobile base pinch points
when placing machine.
Figure 2. One of four corner brackets the
machine will sit on.
Figure 3. Example of 3" high band on
machine base.
3"
Corner Bracket
Plate
HEAVY LIFT!
injury may occur from
machine or some of its
risk, get help from other
people and use a forklift
(or other lifting equip-
ment) rated for weight of
machine.
Before moving machine and mobile base, check to
make sure pathway is clear of any hoses, wires, tools
or shop debris. An abrupt impact with an object
along path of travel can lock a wheel and cause
machine to fall over, resulting in serious personal
injury. Disconnect machine from power supply or
dust collection before moving.
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