Shop fox D2260A User manual

Introduction
Your new Model D2260A Mini Mobile Base (Figure 1) is
designed to give you a stable and mobile platform upon
which to mount machinery and equipment with a variety
of base dimensions and weights.
Specifications
• MinimumInsideDimensions.............. 101⁄2" x 141⁄2"
• MaximumInsideDimensions ............. 211⁄2" x 171⁄2"
• MaximumWeightCapacity ....................... 600 lbs
Tools
Tape Measure ....................................................1
WrenchesorSockets13mm ...................................2
WrenchesorSockets14mm ...................................2
Light Machine Oil (Optional) ...................... As Needed
Crowbar(Optional) .............................................1
Rubber Mallet (Optional) ......................................1
6" 2x4's (Optional) ..............................................2
6" 2x6 (Optional)................................................1
12" 4x4 (Optional) ..............................................1
Inventory (Figure 2) Qty
A. SwivelCasters..............................................2
B. FixedCasters...............................................2
C. LeftCornerBracket .......................................1
D. RightCornerBracket......................................1
E. RightCornerBracketw/FootPost ......................1
F. LeftCornerBracketw/FootPost .......................1
G. SideRails151⁄8" Long .....................................2
H. SideRails105⁄8" Long ....................................2
I. KnobsM12-1.75 ............................................2
J. Feet..........................................................2
K. Hardware Bag (not shown)
—HexBoltsM8-1.25x16(Brackets,Casters) ....... 32
—LockNutsM8-1.25(Brackets) ....................... 16
—LockWashers8mm(Casters) ........................ 16
—FlatWashers8mm(Casters)......................... 16
—HexNutsM8-1.25(Casters).......................... 16
Figure 1. Model D2260A.
Figure 2.Inventory.
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Do not use the Model D2260A until
you have read and understood this
instruction sheet and completed the
entire assembly procedure. Serious
personal injury may occur if you ignore
this warning.
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Model D2260A
Mini Mobile Base
Instruction Sheet
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D2260A Mini Mobile Base Instructions
Preparation
Themachinebasemustsitonthefourcornerbracketsof
the mobile base shown in Figure 3.
To prepare the mobile base for assembly, do these
steps:
1. Ifyouhaven'talreadydoneso,makesurethe
weightandfootprintsizeofyourmachinearewithin
the specifications of the mobile base shown in
Specifications on Page 1.
Note: Anything extending outward within a 2" high
band (see Figure 4) around the base of the machine
may interfere with the installation of the machine
on the base, so be sure to account for that during
assembly.
—Iftheweightandfootprintsizeofyourmachine
do not exceed the specifications of the mobile
base,gotoStep 2.
— Iftheweightandfootprintsizeofyourmachine
are not within the specifications of the Model
D2260Amobilebase,DONOTattempttomount
yourmachineontothisbase.ChoosealargerShop
Foxmobilebase,suchastheModelD2057Aor
D2058A,thatwillaccommodatethefootprintof
your machine.
—Ifthefootprintofthemachineistoosmallfor
themobilebase,completeSteps 2-3,assemble
themobilebase,thenfollowtheinstructionsin
Making a Base Plate on Page 10.
2. Determine which end of the machine you want to
swivel.
Note: It is usually most convenient to mount the
swivel casters to the side of the machine that will
be pushed. This provides the greatest degree of
maneuverability and control.
—Ifalongandnarrowconfigurationisrequired,
suchaswithajointeroredgesander,itisbestto
mount the swivel casters on one of the short ends.
Figure 3. One of fourcornerbracketspads
that machine will sit on.
CornerPad
Figure 4. Example of 2" high band on
machine base.
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D2260A Mini Mobile Base Instructions
3. Determine how you will get the machine on the
mobile base.
—Ifthemachinecanbelifted,followthe
instructions in Assembling Base, and Mounting
Machine onto Mobile Base on Page 11.
—Ifthemachinecannotbelifted,buildthemobile
basearoundit,asinstructedinAssembling Base
Around Machine on Page 6.
Lift heavy equipment carefully and with
the proper equipment. Get assistance is
if needed to reduce the risk of serious
personal injury.
Assembling Base
1. Mounteachswivelcastertoacornerbracketthat
has the four hole pattern and threaded posts 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 5.
2. Mounteachfixedcastertoacornerbracketwiththe
eightholepattern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 6.
Orient the fixed casters so they point in the same
direction that your machine will typically be moved
(see Figure 7). Mounting the fixed casters in the
wrongdirectionwillmakeitdifficulttomoveyour
mobile base.
Note:Patience is required when installing the
fasteners inside the bottom of the fixed casters due
to space constraints.
Figure 5.Swivelcastermountedtocorner
bracket.
x 4x 4
OR
ThreadedPost
Figure 6. Options for mounting fixed
casters to eight hole pattern corner
brackets.
OR
x 4
Figure 7. Mounting casters based upon
typical direction of movement.
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D2260A Mini Mobile Base Instructions
Figure 8.Cornerbracketswithcasters
layed out on floor.
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3. Laythefourcornerbracketsonthefloorinthe
pattern illustrated in Figure 8.
4. Makesurethecornerbracketswiththeswivel
casters are located on the side that will eventually
be the "front" and from which the machine will
typically be pushed.
Tip:Wipe a light coat of machine oil onto the top,
bottom, and sides of the rail ends before the next
step to make it easier to slide the rails into the
brackets and simplify later adjustments.
6. Adjust the assembly so the inside dimension of the
ModelD2260Afitsthefootprintofyourmachine,as
determined in Step 1 in Preparation on Page 2.
5. Slideeachsiderailinsideacornerbracket,making
sure the two long rails are parallel with one another
andthetwoshortrailsarealsoparallel,asshownin
Figure 9.
Note: The rails may look different depending upon
the configuration you have chosen.
—IfyouareattachingyourbasetotheModelD2259A
ShopFoxExtensionKit,refertotheinstructions
thatcamewithyourkit.
Note: Before continuing with the next step, you
will have to remove one of the rails on the Model
D2260A and replace it with the rail in the Model
D2259A kit with the rectangular mounting bracket
welded to it.
7. Makesureyoudonotextendthecornerbrackets
beyondthe"max"linemarkedontherails,as
shown in Figure 10.Extendingthebracketsbeyond
themaximumlinemayweakentherail-bracket
connections and damage the mobile base.
Figure 10. Maximum extension line on rail.
Figure 9.Siderailsinsertedintocorner
brackets(castersremovedforclarity).
Long Rail
ShortRails
Long Rail
SwivelCorner
FixedCorner

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8. Secureeachcornerbrackettotworailswith(4)
M8-1.25x16hexbolts,and8mmlocknuts,asshown
in Figure 11.
Tip: Thread the hex bolts into the rails but do
not tighten the lock nuts against the rails until
instructed later.
Figure 11. Rails secured to fixed corner
brackets.
x 4
Each side rail-to-corner bracket connection must have
a minimum of two hex bolts installed, making a total
of four bolts at each corner, as shown in Figure 11.
Do not load a machine onto the base until all of these
bolts have been installed and tightened. Loading a
machine onto the base before completing assembly
can result in the machine falling or tipping over,
resulting in serious personal injury.
9. Threadaknobintothetopofafootpostseveral
turns,theninsertafootintothebottomofthefoot
post,asshowninFigure 12.Theknobshaftshould
pickupthefootwhenitcomesincloseproximity
sincethetopofthefootismagnetized.
10. Repeat Step 9toinstalltheremainingknobandfoot
into the other foot post.
11. Withthemobilebasesittingonthefloor,adjustthe
knobstoraisethefeetoffthefloor.
12. ProceedtoMounting Machine onto Mobile Base,on
Page 11.
Knob
Figure 12.Installingfootpadandknob
into a foot post.
FootPost
Foot

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D2260A Mini Mobile Base Instructions
Assembling Base Around Machine
1. Threadeachknobseveralturnsintothefootposts,
as shown in Figure 12 in Assembling Base on Page 5.
2. Insertafootintothebottomofeachfootpost(see
Figure 12 on Page 5).Theknobshouldpickupthe
magnetic shaft of the foot when it gets close.
3. Slideasiderailinsideeachofthetwocorner
bracketswiththefootposts,thenslidetheassembly
up against the side of the machine that will be the
front when pushed (see Figure 13).
4. Movethecornerbracketsasclosetothemachine
base as possible.
5. Securetherailtothecornerbracketswith(4)
M8-1.25x16hexbolts,and8mmlocknuts,asshown
in Figure 14.
Tip: Thread the hex bolts into the rails but do
not tighten the lock nuts against the rails until
instructed.
Figure 13. Rail inserted between corner
bracketswithknobsandfeet.
Figure 14.Railsecuredtobrackets.
x 4
CornerBrackets
w/Knob
SideRail

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Figure 16.Cornerbracket-railassembly
placed under front of machine.
6. Slidetheotherpairofrailsthatareofidentical
sizeintotheendsofthecornerbracketsfromStep
5,thenfastenwith(4)M8-1.25x16hexbolts,and
8mmlocknuts,asshowninFigure 15.
Tip: Thread the hex bolts into the rails but do
not tighten the lock nuts against the rails until
instructed.
Figure 15.Railsfastenedtobrackets.
(Machine removed from assembly for
clarity.)
7. Whileanassistantliftsonesideofthemachineup,
slidethefrontrail-bracketassemblyfromStep 6
underthemachine,asshowninFigure 16.
Note: It may be necessary to readjust the position
of some of the fasteners once the machine is
actually on the base assembly.
8. Mounteachfixedcastertoacornerbracketwiththe
eightholepattern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 17.
Orient the fixed casters so they point in the same
direction that your machine will typically be moved
(see Figure 18). Mounting the fixed casters in the
wrongdirectionwillmakeitdifficulttomoveyour
mobile base.
Note:Patience is required when installing the
fasteners inside the bottom of the fixed casters due
to space constraints.
Figure 18. Mounting casters based upon
typical direction of movement.
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casters to eight hole pattern corner
brackets.
OR
x 4
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9. Withthehelpofanassistant,lifttherearsideof
themachineup,thenplacea4x4blockunderthe
machine.
10. Slideeachofthecornerbracketsintotheremaining
railandslidetheassemblyovertheblockandup
againstthemachine,asshowninFigure 19.
Note: This rail is the same size as the one you
installed on the front of the machine between the
corner brackets with the foot posts.
Figure 19. Fixed casters and rail placed
aroundbackofmachine,whichisraised
upwithawoodblock.
11. Fastenthecornerbracketstotherailwith(4)
M8-1.25x16hexbolts,and8mmlocknuts,asshown
in Figure 20.
Tip: Thread the hex bolts into the rails but do
not tightening the lock nuts against the rails until
instructed.
12. Removetherearrail-cornerbracketassemblyfrom
the4x4block.
13. Whiletheassistantsteadiesthemachine,remove
the4x4block,thensetthemachineontheground.
14. Putonsafetyglasses,useacrowbarandsometype
of fulcrum to raise one of the side rails that is
attachedtothefrontcornerbracketassembly,then
placea6"2x4undertherailtosupportit,asshown
in Figure 21.
15. Repeat Step 14 to place another 6" 2x4 under the
rail on the opposite side of the mobile base.
16. Carefullyleanthemachinetowardthefrontofthe
mobilebase,makingsuretherearenolargegaps
between the machine and the front rail-corner
bracketassembly.
Figure 20. Rear rail–fixed caster assembly
secured.
x 4
Figure 21. 2x4 placed under rail after
using crowbar to raise rail up.
FrontRail-Caster
Assembly
6" 2x4
12" 4x4

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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

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D2260A Mini Mobile Base Instructions
Making a Base Plate
Ifthefootprintofthemachineistoosmallforyour
mobilebase,youcanmountittoabaseplate,asshown
in Figure 25.
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 11⁄2"thick
andmadeofplywood(donotuseOSB,MDF,orparticle
board) to hold the weight of the machine.
Needed Materials for Base Plate Qty
• Plywood3⁄4" x 211⁄2" x 17" (Max. for D2260A) ........2
• WoodGlue ...................................... As Needed
• WoodScrews#6x11⁄4" ................................. 24
• MountingHardware .................................Varies
To make and use the base plate, do these steps:
1. Glue the two pieces of plywood together, and align
the edges and corners so the two boards make one
thickpiece.
2. Use the wood screws to fasten the boards together
from both sides.
3. Allow 24 hours for the glue to dry before placing your
machine on it.
4. Placethebaseplateonthemobilebase.
5. Drill holes through the base plate and the metal
plates at the corners of the mobile base.
6. Secure the base plate to the mobile base with hex
bolts, hex nuts, flat washers and lock washers, as
shown in Figure 26.
Note: Use 2" to 21⁄4" long hex bolts.
7. Placeyourmachineonthebaseplate.
8. Positionthe machine close tothe frontor centerof
themobilebase,sothemobilebasewillnotbeatrip-
pinghazard.
9. Mount the machine to the base plate with lag bolts
and flat washers (see Figure 25); or drill holes
through the base plate and secure the machine with
throughbolts,flatwashers,andhexnuts.
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Figure 26. Mounting base plate to mobile
base.
Figure 25. Example of drill press mounted
onmobilebase,usingabaseplatefor
support.
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