CAUTION! Sharp Objects Hazard: Before opening the shipping crate, you must put on work gloves and safety eyewear that meets ANSI Z87+. If you don't, the shipping crate and steel straps could cut you, causing serious injury.
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Put on work gloves and eye protection.
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Cut the shipping straps on the outside of the machine's shipping box with snips. Discard the shipping straps.
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Cut open the machine's shipping box with a razor blade, and then remove the shipping box from the shipping crate. Discard the cardboard.
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Open and disassemble the machine's shipping crate with a hammer. Start with the top and follow by the four sides. Set aside the wood from the machine's shipping crate; we recommend using it later in this procedure to remove the bandsaw from the pallet.
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Remove the plastic machine wrap and discard. When finished, the contents will look similar to the following image.
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Inspect the item(s):
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Photograph any damage that may have occurred during shipping.
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Verify the received goods against the packing list.
If there is any damage or shortages, you must contact Tormach within 30 days of receipt. Create a support ticket with Tormach Technical Support at tormach.com/how-to-submit-a-support-ticket for guidance on how to proceed.
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Cut all shipping straps securing the machine, the accessory box, and the coolant tank to the pallet with snips. Remove the accessory box from the pallet and set it aside for later use.
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Slide the coolant tank into the stand. You may have to turn the coolant tank so that the fin in the stand aligns with the slot in the coolant tank.
NOTE: Take care to keep the lines behind the coolant tank neat and tidy to prevent kinks.
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Find the coolant hose that's pre-installed on the bandsaw, and put its loose end into the coolant tank.
CAUTION! Team Lift Required: You must have the aid of more than one person to lift and move the object. The object is heavy, and lifting it by yourself can cause serious injury.
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To move the bandsaw off of the pallet, we recommend reusing parts of the machine crate that you previously disassembled to make a staircase at the right-hand side of the pallet. Before you lift the machine, verify that you have assistance to help you move it off of the pallet. We recommend two people.
NOTICE! While lifting the machine, don't use the infeed table as a lifting point. If you do, there's a risk of machine damage.
a. Remove the wooden blocks used to keep the bandsaw's wheels and feet in place during shipping with a pry bar or a hammer. Then, remove the wooden slat along the right-hand side of the pallet.
b. Assemble three 2×4s from the machine's crate on the right-hand side of the pallet to create a step.
c. Suspend the bandsaw's power cord so that it's out of way for moving the machine.
d. Lift and guide the bandsaw off of the pallet and down the steps.
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Move the machine to the desired installation location with its handle and wheels.
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Remove the shipping bracket securing the base casting to the head casting. Use a 5 mm hex wrench to remove the socket head cap screw from the top of the bracket, and a 14 mm wrench to remove the nut from the bottom of the bracket.
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We recommend replacing the bolt on the head casting, and keeping the shipping bracket in the event of a future move.
Looking for more information?
This is a section of the AF50+ Autofeed Bandsaw operator's manual. To view the whole manual, go to Tormach document UM10825 .
If you have additional questions, we can help. Create a support ticket with Tormach Technical Support at tormach.com/how-to-submit-a-support-ticket for guidance on how to proceed.