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Model D4666

HEAVY-DUTY MOBILE BASE

Instruction Sheet

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Introduction

Your new Model D4666 Heavy-Duty Mobile Base is designed to give you a stable and mobile platform upon which to mount machinery and equipment.

Inventory (Figure 1)

A. Right Front Corner Bracket ..............................1

B. Left Front Corner Bracket................................1

C. Right Rear Corner Bracket ...............................1

D. Left Rear Corner Bracket .................................1

E. 21" Side Rails ...............................................4

F. 3" Swivel Casters ..........................................2

G. 3" Wheels ...................................................2

H. Foot Pedals .................................................4

I. Foot Pedal Springs .........................................2

J. Foot Pedal Plungers .......................................2

K. Adjustable Rubber Feet ..................................2

L. Bearing Sleeves ............................................4

M. Shoulder Bolts M10-1.5 x 55 (Casters) .................2

N. Shoulder Bolts M8-1.25 x 52 (Pedals) ..................2

O. Hardware (Not Shown)

—Hex Bolts M8-1.25 x 16 (Brackets) .................. 24

—Hex Nuts M10-1.5 (Rubber Feet) ......................2

—Lock Nuts M8-1.25 (Caster/Pedal) .................. 10

—Lock Nuts M10-1.5 (Casters) ...........................2

Figure 1. Model D4666.

Specifications

• Minimum Inside Dimensions .................... 19" x 21"

• Maximum Inside Dimensions ............. 29

• Maximum Weight Capacity ...................... 1200 lbs

⁄2" x 291⁄2"

Items Needed for Assembly

• Open-End Wrench or Socket 13mm .....................1

• Open-End Wrench or Socket 14mm .....................1

• Open-End Wrench or Socket 17mm .....................1

• Measuring Tape.............................................1

WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT

THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Operating machinery on an unsecured mobile base may allow the machine to shift unexpectedly, which could result in accidental contact with the cutting device or other moving parts.

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D4666 Heavy-Duty Mobile Base

Straining or crushing

improperly lifting the

parts. To reduce this

Preparation for Assembly

There is more than one way to assemble the mobile base. Each method has advantages and disadvantages, depending 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.

Corner Bracket

Plate

Figure 2. One of four corner brackets the

machine will sit on.

Figure 3. Example of 3" high band on

machine base.

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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HEAVY LIFT!

injury may occur from

machine or some of its

risk, get help from other people and use a forklift (or other lifting equipment) rated for weight of machine.

To avoid serious personal injury, keep hands and fingers clear of machine base and mobile base pinch points when placing machine.

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D4666 Heavy-Duty Mobile Base

Assembling Base & Mounting Machine

1. Attach swivel casters to both front corner using (4)

M8-1.25 x 16 hex bolts and (4) M8-1.25 lock nuts (see Figure 4).

2. Install a foot pedal plunger and spring into each of the front corner brackets (see Figure 5), and attach a rubber foot (with M10-1.5 hex nut) to the bottom of each foot pedal plunger.

Hex Bolt

(1 of 4)

Lock Nut

(1 of 4)

Front

Corner

Bracket

Swivel Caster

Figure 4. Swivel caster attached.

Spring

Rubber

Foot

Plunger

3. Attach each foot pedal to front corner bracket using (1) M8-1.25 x 52 shoulder bolt and (1) M8-1.25 lock nut (see Figure 6).

4. Install each fixed caster wheels to rear corner brackets using (1) M10-1.5 x 55 shoulder bolt and bearing sleeves (see Figure 7).

Figure 5. Installing foot pedal plunger and

spring.

Foot

Pedal

Shoulder Bolt

Figure 6. Attaching foot pedal.

Fixed Caster

Wheel

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Figure 7. Fixed wheel attached.

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5. Orient fixed casters in same direction that machine

will typically be moved (see Figure 8). Mounting fixed casters in wrong direction may make it difficult to move mobile base around in small spaces.

6. Measure your machine base.

7. Slide each side rail into a corner bracket. Adjust

each side rail until mobile base inside measurement (see Figure 9) matches base measurement of your machine.

D4666 Heavy-Duty Mobile Base

(TOP VIEW OF CASTER)

Typical Direction of Movement

CORRECT INCORRECT

Figure 8. Fixed caster orientation.

Measure

8. Secure each side of side rails to corner brackets using (2) M8-1.25 x 16 hex bolts in corner brackets (see Figure 10).

Tip: Providing an extra

⁄4" of space around the base

measurement allows for easier machine fit during assembly.

9. With the help of an assistant, or proper lifting equipment, lift and position machine inside mobile base (see Figure 11).

10. Check to make sure the machine is properly seated on the pads and that there is no sign of stress or deflection in the mobile base.

— If there is any deflection, immediately remove the

machine from the base and check that all fasteners have been tightened and the base is properly assembled. If this does not solve the problem, double check the weight specification of the machine and make certain it does not exceed the load limit listed in Specifications on Page 1.

Insert

Hex

Rail

Bolts

Figure 9. Measuring inside width of mobile

base.

Hex

Bolts

Side

Rail

Figure 10. Securing rail to corner bracket.

Each side rail-to-bracket connection must use both hex bolts, making a total of four bolts at each corner. DO NOT load machine onto base until all bolts have been installed and tightened. Loading a machine onto base before completing assembly can result in machine falling or tipping over, resulting in serious personal injury.

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Figure 11. Example of machine placed

inside mobile base.

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D4666 Heavy-Duty Mobile Base

Assembling Base Around Machine

The D4666 Mobile Base can assembled around oddly shaped or heavy machinery. Always have an assistant stabilize machine during mobile base assembly.

Items Needed Qty

Additional Person ...............................................1

Open-End Wrench 13mm.......................................1

Socket Wrench 13mm ..........................................1

12" 4x4 Block ....................................................1

12" 2x4 Block ....................................................1

To assemble base around machine, do these steps:

Spring

Rubber

Foot

Plunger

Figure 12. Installing foot lever assembly.

1. Install a foot pedal plunger and spring into each of the front corner brackets (see Figure 12), and attach a rubber foot (with M10-1.5 hex nut) to bottom of foot lever plunger.

2. Attach each foot pedal to front corner bracket using (1) M8-1.25 x 52 shoulder bolt and (1) M8-1.25 lock nut (see Figure 13).

3. Insert one side rail into the two front brackets, as shown in Figure 14, then slide the bracket assembly against the side of machine that will typically be pushed against when moving the machine.

Foot

Lever

Figure 13. Attaching foot pedal.

Corner Brackets

with Rubber Feet

Side Rail

4. Secure each side rail to corner brackets with (4) M8-1.25 x 16 hex bolts, as shown in Figure 15.

5. Slide other side rails into corner brackets from Step

4. Secure rails to corner brackets with (4) M8-1.25 x

16 hex bolts, as shown in Figure 15.

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Figure 14. Rail inserted between corner

brackets with rubber feet.

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Figure 15. Rails fastened to brackets

(machine removed for clarity).

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6. While an assistant lifts one side of the machine, slide rail-bracket assembly from Step 5 under machine, as shown in Figure 16.

Note: It may be necessary to re-adjust position of

rails once machine is actually on base assembly.

D4666 Heavy-Duty Mobile Base

Side rails may be cut down to accommodate

machines with smaller footprints. However, reducing length of mobile base decreases stability and increases likelihood of tipping tall or top-heavy machines. Base plates should be constructed for tall or top-heavy machines (see Page 8).

7. With the help of an assistant, lift rear side of machine, then place a 4x4 block under machine (see Figure 17).

8. Slide each of the corner brackets onto remaining side rail, and slide assembly into rail-bracket assembly from Step 6. Adjust fit until rail-bracket assembly rests against machine body (see

Figure 17).

9. Secure rail to corner brackets using (4) M8-1.25 x 16

hex bolts, as shown in Figure 18.

Rail-Bracket

Assembly

Figure 16. Rail-bracket assembly placed

under front of machine.

12" 4x4

Figure 17. Remaining brackets and rail

placed around back of machine, which is

raised up with a wood block

10. With machine still propped on 4x4 block, install both fixed wheels using (2) M10-1.5 x 55 shoulder bolts (see Figure 18).

11. With the help of an assistant, shift machine to remove 4x4 block.

x 2

Fixed Wheels

Figure 18. Remaining rail-bracket

assembly secured.

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12. With the help of an assistant, tilt machine, and insert a 2x4 block beneath machine and mobile base frame (see Figure 19).

13. Attach each swivel caster to corner of assembly using (4) M8-1.25 x 16 hex bolts and (4) M8-1.25 lock nuts (see Figure 20).

Note: Patience is required when installing fasteners

inside the bottom of the caster wheels due to space constraints.

14. With the help of an assistant, tilt machine and remove 2x4 block from beneath machine and mobile base frame, and set machine on the floor.

Note: When moving the mobile base, the rubber

feet should not touch the floor. However, when operating the machine, ensure that the rubber feet are fixed firmly against the floor to stabilize the machine.

Adjusting Rubber Feet

The height of the rubber feet can be adjusted to stabilize the machine. To ensure the machine does not move during operations, always make sure the swiveling caster wheels (see Figure 21) are not touching the ground before operating the machine.

12" 2x4

Figure 19. 2x4 Placed beneathe machine

and mobile base frame.

Hex Bolt

(1 of 4)

Lock Nut

(1 of 4)

Front

Corner

Bracket

Swivel Caster

Figure 20. Swivel caster attached front

corner bracket.

Tool Needed Qty

Open-End Wrench 17mm.......................................1

To adjust rubber foot height, do these steps:

1. Lower swiveling caster to the ground by lifting foot pedal up (see Figure 21).

IMPORTANT: When moving mobile base, rubber feet

should not touch the floor. Likewise, when operating the machine, ensure that the rubber feet are fixed firmly against the floor to provide stability.

2. Loosen hex nut on each rubber foot to allow foot (see Figure 21) to move up or down as needed, then re-tighten each hex nut.

3. Press down on foot pedal to raise swiveling casters

off ground at least

— If casters do not clear floor by at least

⁄8".

⁄8", repeat

Steps 1–2 until they do so.

Foot

Pedal

Hex Nut

Rubber Foot

Figure 21. Rubber foot adjustment.

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Making a Base Plate

If the footprint of the machine is too small for the mobile base or the machine doors or fixtures do not clear the side rails, you can mount it to a base plate, as shown in Figure 23.

A good quality base plate can increase the standard footprint of machines, such as drill presses, to make them more stable. The base plate must be at least 1 and made of plywood (do not use OSB, MDF, or particle board) to hold the weight of the machine.

⁄2" thick

D4666 Heavy-Duty Mobile Base

Needed Materials for Base Plate Qty

• Plywood

⁄4" x base width x base length ..............2

• Wood Glue ...................................... As Needed

• Wood Screws #6 x 1

⁄4" ................................. 24

• Mounting Hardware .................................Varies

To make and use the base plate, do these steps:

1. Glue the two pieces of plywood together, and align edges and corners so the two boards make one thick piece.

2. Use wood screws to fasten boards together from both sides.

Note: Allow 24 hours for the glue to dry before plac-

ing your machine on the base.

3. Refer to Assembly on Page 3 for assembly instructions.

4. Place plywood base plate on assembled mobile base.

5. Drill holes through base plate and bracket plates at

each corner of mobile base.

6. Secure base plate to the mobile base with hex bolts, hex nuts, flat washers and lock washers, as shown in Figure 22.

Base Plate

Mounting Holes

Metal Plate

Mobile Base

Figure 22. Example of mounting base

plate to mobile base.

Note: Use 2"–2

⁄4" long hex bolts.

7. Place your machine on base plate, and position machine close to front or center of mobile base, so mobile base will not be a tripping hazard.

8. Mount machine to base plate with lag bolts and flat washers (see Figure 23); or drill holes through base plate and secure machine with through bolts, flat washers, and hex nuts.

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Figure 23. Example of drill press mounted

on mobile base, using a base plate for

support.

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D4666 Heavy-Duty Mobile Base

Using Mobile Base

1. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. With machine mounted on mobile base, adjust each

rubber foot so it clears floor by at least Adjusting Rubber Feet for details.

— If the floor is uneven, retract the feet completely

to eliminate the chance of the pads dragging on the floor.

3. Check to make sure the pathway is clear of all obstructions.

Before moving the machine and mobile base, check to make sure the pathway is clear of any hoses, wires, tools or shop debris. An abrupt impact with an object in the path of travel can lock a wheel and cause the machine to fall over, resulting in serious personal injury. Disconnect the machine from any power supply or dust collection system before moving.

4. Push machine from the lowest possible point to avoid

tipping it over, and move it to its new location.

Note: The best control is usually achieved by push-

ing on the side with the swivel casters.

— If the machine is large, get an assistant to help

stabilize the machine while it is being moved.

5. Adjust each foot until it touches floor, then lower

each foot at least an additional half-turn. This ensures major load of machine is on feet rather than on casters.

6. Check the machine to make sure it is stable in its new location, and make sure the machine is clear of any obstructions before reconnecting the power and turning the machine ON.

⁄8". Refer to

Lift heavy equipment carefully and with the proper equipment. Get assistance if needed to reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

To avoid serious personal injury, keep your hands and fingers clear of machine base and mobile base pinch points when placing the machine.

To reduce risk of serious injury when using this mobile base:

1. LOCKING FEET. Do not operate the machine on the mobile base unless both mobile base feet firmly contact the floor and raise the base enough to disable the casters. Using the machine on the base when it is not secured could result in a loss of workpiece control.

2. TIPPING HAZARD. To avoid tipping it over, push the machine and base at the lowest possible point and have an assistant stabilize the machine if it is large.

3. PINCH HAZARD. Keep your hands clear of any potential obstructions between the machine you are moving and other equipment or tables that may protrude into the path of travel.

4. MACHINE STABILITY. Test for stability after placing the machine in its new location. Turn the knobs down enough to move the feet against the ground, then push on the machine at several locations, making sure it is not off balance.

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D4666 Parts Breakdown & List

REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION

1 XD4666001 LEFT REAR CORNER BRACKET 10 XD4666010 COMPRESSION SPRING 22 X 1.5 X 61 2 XD4666002 RIGHT REAR CORNER BRACKET 11 XD4666011 ADJUSTABLE FOOT M10-1.5 X 30 3 XD4666003 LEFT FRONT CORNER BRACKET 12 XD4666012 HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 16 4 XD4666004 RIGHT FRONT CORNER BRACKET 13 XD4666013 SHOULDER BOLT M10-1.5 X 14, 10 X 55 5 XD4666005 RAIL 21" 14 XD4666014 WHEEL BEARING SLEEVE 6 XD4666006 CASTER, 3" FIXED 15 XD4666015 HEX NUT M10-1.5 7 XD4666007 CASTER, 3" SWIVEL 16 XD4666016 LOCK NUT M8-1.25 8 XD4666008 FOOT PEDAL 17 XD4666017 SHOULDER BOLT M8-1.25 X 8, 8 X 50 9 XD4666009 FOOT PEDAL PLUNGER

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WARRANTY

Woodstock International, Inc. warrants this equipment to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for a period of 1 year from the date of original purchase. The liability under this warranty shall not exceed the purchase price paid for the products and is limited to credit for, or replacement of the defective part.

We do not warrant or represent that the merchandise complies with the provision of any law or acts, and buyer assumes all risk and liability resulting from the use of the goods, whether using singly or in combination with other products.

This warranty does not apply to defects or damages due directly or indirectly from misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations, or lack of maintenance of our products. We shall in no event be liable for death or injuries to persons or property or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products. This disclaimer applies to both during and after the term of this warranty. Any legal actions brought against Woodstock International, Inc. shall be tried in the State of Washington, County of Whatcom.

Woodstock International, Inc. reserves the right to implement any changes in specifications or discontinue any products without notice.

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