Central Forge 93517 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

oodworking Vise oodworking Vise oodworking Vise oodworking Vise ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our Web site at http://www.harborfreight.com Copyright © 2005 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools. For technical questions and replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353 93517 Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. all-guides com

Specifications This Vise may be temporarily bench mounted using the clamp, or permanently mounted using two holes in the base. You may attach wood jaw faces for clamping delicate surfaces. Save This Manual You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly instructions, operating and maintenance procedures, parts list and diagram. Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover. Keep the manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference. Safety Warnings and Precautions WARNING: When using tool, basic safety precautions should always be fol- lowed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment. Read all instructions before using this tool! 1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries. 2. Observe work area conditions. Do not use machines or power tools in damp or wet locations. Don’t expose to rain. Keep work area well lit. Do not use electrically powered tools in the presence of flammable gases or liquids. 3. Keep children away. Children must never be allowed in the work area. Do not let them handle machines, tools, or extension cords. 4. Store idle equipment. When not in use, tools must be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up tools and keep out of reach of children. 5. Use the right tool for the job. Do not attempt to force a small tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended. Do not modify this tool and do not use this tool for a purpose for which it was not intended. Dio not use to support people or animals. :n oitc u rts n o C n o rI ts a C nia r g - e s ol C : e p y T d a e r h T w e r c S s d a e r h T e m c A :s d o R e diu G le et S d et al P e m o r h C ) 2 ( : m ets y S g nitn u o M d n a s elo H g nitn u o M ) 2 ( p m al C d e d a e r h T d e h c att A g nitn u o M h c n e B : e zi S elo H , g nic a p S " 6 1/ 1 1 - 3 r et e m ai D " 2 3/ 5 g nitn u o M w a J tf o S :s elo H w a J h c a e n o ) 2 ( , g nic a p S 6 1/ 1 - 4 r et e m ai D " 2 3/ 5 :ytic a p a C m u m ix a M g nin e p O " 5 : e zi S w a J H " ¼ - 2 x W " 6 :s n ois n e m i D lla r e v O H " 7 x W " ¾ - 5 x L " 9 :th gie W t e N .s b L 0 2. 6

6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving parts. Protective, electrically nonconductive clothes and nonskid footwear are recommended when working. Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair. 7. Use eye and ear protection. Always wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles. Wear a full face shield if you are producing metal filings or wood chips. Wear an ANSI approved dust mask or respirator when working around metal, wood, and chemical dusts and mists. 8. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not reach over or across running machines. 9. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools maintained and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have them repaired by an authorized technician. The handles must be kept clean, dry, and free from oil and grease at all times. 10. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Check that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool or machine work surface before starting work. 11. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Do not operate any tool when you are tired. 12. Take caution as some woods contain preservatives such as copper chromium arsenate (CCA) which can be toxic. When working with these materials extra care should be taken to avoid inhalation and minimize skin contact. 13. Check for damaged parts. Before using any tool, any part that appears damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment and binding of moving parts; any broken parts or mounting fixtures; and any other condition that may affect proper operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified technician. 14. Replacement parts and accessories. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts will void the warranty. Only use accessories intended for use with this tool. Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools. 15. Do not operate tool if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate the tool. 16. Maintenance. For your safety, service and maintenance should be performed regularly by a qualified technician.

Installation This item may be permanently or temporarily mounted to an appropriate bench top. CAUTION: The selected bench top location should be solid and level and capable of supporting the weight of the vise, the workpiece and related tools while in use. Temporary Mounting: 1. Minimum recommended bench thickness for clamp is 3/4”. 2. Place the bottom surface of the Vise on the bench top with the Screw Clamp underneath. Turn the Fastening Screw Handle clockwise until the Vise is firmly in place. 3. The Vise may be removed and remounted as needed. Permanent Mounting: 1. Minimum recommended bench thickness is 3/4”. The bench must be solid. 2. Place the Vise on the bench top in the desired location, and mark the center of the mounting holes on the bench top. 3. Drill 5/32” holes through the bench top at the places you have marked. CAUTION: Whenever drilling, be sure that no electrical wires, or cables are in the drilling path. Be sure that no other hazards such as pressurized cans, paint containers or other supplies are in the drilling path. 4. Place the Vise on the bench top, and insert (2) bolts (not included) through the mounting holes and the bench. Secure the bolts using washers and nuts (not included). Tighten securely. Warning: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are fac- tors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the opera- tor. Unpacking When unpacking, check to make sure that the product is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number on the cover of this manual.

Operation 1. Place the item being held between the jaws of the vise. Using the Handle, turn the Main Screw clockwise until the workpiece is held in the vise. Do not overtighten, as you may crush, mark or damage the workpiece. 2. To remove items from the Vise, turn the Handle counterclockwise. Be sure to support the workpiece, so it does not fall as the Jaws release. As shipped, this Vise is ideal for holding items which have parallel flat surfaces, and which will not be damaged by the steel jaws of the Vise. By installing optional faces (not included) to the Vise, rounded objects and softer objects, such as wood items may be held. Installing an optional face: 1. A “face” or “pad” is a surface attached to the inside of the Vise Jaws to enable the Vise to hold rounded objects or to prevent damage to softer objects. 2. Faces for rounded objects should have a groove cut in them which will align when mounted in the Vise. The round object may be held in this groove. 3. Faces for soft objects ( also called “soft jaws”) should be approximately equal in hardness to the work material. For example, a wood face is suitable for holding wood workpieces. 4. Each of the Vise Jaws has mounting holes drilled 4-1/16” apart, and are 5/32” in diameter. 5. Drill holes in the optional faces which will align with the holes in the Vice Jaws. Countersink these holes so the head of the bolt will not protrude above the surface of the face. 6. Pass a suitable flathead machine screw through each of the holes in the faces and secure to the Jaws using a washer and nut (fasteners not included). Tighten securely. Optional faces may be installed or removed as needed. Maintenance 1. Do not beat on the Vise. Do not apply excessive pressure through bending or twisting, as damage to the workpiece or Vise may result. 2. Periodically clean the Main Screw and Clamp Screw threads to remove dust and debris. 3. Occasionally lubricate the screw threads using paraffin or wax. This can be easily done by rubbing them with a candle or piece of canning wax. Oil based lubricants will attract dirt and may interfere with the action of the screw.

Parts List and Assembly Drawing NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts. # tr a P n o it p ir c s e D .Y T Q a 1 w a J elb a e v o M 1 b 1 w a J d e xiF 1 2 s d o R e diu G 2 3 w e rc S nia M 1 4 eld n a H nia M 1 5 eld n a H p m al C 1 6 w e rc S p m al C 1 6 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR DIS- TRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFAC- TURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS RE- PLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO. all-guides com