INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
BS300 Plus SH ED.2010 rev.00 10/53
8 - MOVING AND SHIPPING
The packing of the machine guarantees protection even during shipments with normal means of transport.
Special packing can be supplied in case of particular requests by the user.
These models are supplied with a carton packing which allows to store them one above the other (1+1 max.)
and to move them for a short way.
After unpacking, remove the locks between base and floor stand, assemble them and place the unit the
working area.
The floor stand is not assembled when delivered, it must be fixed to the machine by means of screws on the
four corners. The rear side is punched. Use two lifting belts, placed below the front and back side of the base
and put the machine on the floor stand. The weight is shown on the packing and also written in the technical
data of the manual.
Make sure that the lifting tools are suited to the weight and that the operation is correctly made without
unbalancing the machine.
In case the bandsaw has to be moved again, fix always the machine to the floor stand.
For the transport of the machine only the methods indicated below are possible. However, be sure that the
means of transport snd lifting are able to stand the machine's weight and its packing (about 500 Kg):
WARNING
The personnel in charge of loading, unloading and moving the machines should use protective gloves.
WARNING
When lifting or moving the machine, or a part of it, take care of clearing the operations area of the people,
considering also an appropriate safety area around it, so as to avoid any risks of injuring people or damaging
things located nearly.
Special packings –wooden crate , wooden case –may be predisposed on request, by charge.
ALL THE OPERATIONS THAT INVOLVE MOVING THE MACHINE MUST BE CONDUCTED WHILE
RESPECTING THE FOLLOWING BASIC RULES:
+ When moving the machine, an appropriate means has to be used, with a loading capacity higher than
the weight to lift, which is indicated on the machine.
+ When choosing and then using equipment such as ropes, chains or lifting belts, be careful about their
geometry during the lifting and about the consequent actual loading capacity.
+ The machine is structured so as to offer lifting points, which are appropriately indicated and will have to
be used for lifting it.
+ In case the lifting belts touch parts of the machine, nylon belts are required; ropes or chains wrapped
with jute or clean covering can also be used. A great care is necessary while slinging and moving the
machine in order to hinder damages.
+ All operations have to be conducted with graduality, so as to avoid jolts and dangerous situations.
+ The person in charge of the operations has to make sure that all the national, local and company norms
in reference to injury prevention and work safety are respected.
+ Onr or more areas for material storage have to be identified.
Transport with machine at sight
This type of transport is usually chosen for deliveries by covered truck, in case of short trips. The machine is
wrapped with thermoplastic material in order to assure a suited protection of all its parts; the machine is then
loaded on a truck and should be wrapped with ropes that tie it up . To lift it, use a forklift from front side of
machine, with forks length 1.5 m or more.
Warning: if machine is delivered by open trucks, please cover it !