Harbor Freight Tools Metal Shrinker/Stretcher Set Product manual
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1. Hex Head Wrench 4mm Accessories he b Note If product has no serial number record month and year of purchase instead Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts Item 68897 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 7 MAINTENANCE Limited 90 Day Warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents repairs or alterations outside our facilities criminal activity improper installation normal wear and tear or to lack of maintenance We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transpor2. your workpiece Note If bending a flange as shown below first form the workpiece s 90 angle using a Sheet Metal Brake sold separately creating a maximum flange depth of 1 Figure 3 Stretching Item 68897 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product 2 When forming large pieces use work horses sold separately or other supports to help maneuver the workpiece while forming 1 Make a cardboard or wire template of the desired finished size and shape of the workpiece 2 Working with the leading edge first insert the workpiece halfway into the jaws 3 Press firmly on the handle or foot pedal and move the metal back and forth to form the workpiece The amount of pressure used with the handle determines the amount of bending achieved 4 Remove the workpiece often and check against the template continuing until the desired shape is achieved Note Bunching or pocketing that typically occurs when shrinking can be hammered out Note The jaws of the tools are toothed to better grip the workpiece These teeth leave slight markings which can be removed with an abrasive cloth or wheel Page 5 Z Q lt aa Lu ou O AONVNALNIVIN Maintenance and Servicing ACAUTION TO PREVENT INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE Do not use dama
3. List and Diagram seesicsersiiainsas 7 SOUP AAE EEE E 4 Waranty east arocissunns nitisi ie aaa 8 Operations sooren AE 5 CENTRAL CS MACHINERY WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury AWARN NG Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided ACAUTION could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE CAUTION Addresses practices not related to personal injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AWARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in serious injury Save all warnings and instructions for future reference 1 Keep work area clean Cluttered 5 Use eye and hand protection Wear ANSI areas invite injuries approved impact safety goggles and leather work gloves when setting up and using this product Observe work area conditions Keep work area well lighted 6 Maintain tools Keep tools clean for better and safer performance Follow instructions for lubricating and Keep children away Do not allow children in changing accessories The handle must be kept the work area Do not let
4. Owner s Manual amp Safety Instructions Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly operating inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures Write the product s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram or month and year of purchase if product has no number Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference C ENT RAL MACHINERY METAL SHRINKER STRETCHER SET Create radius bends and contours in sheet metal Visit our website at http www harborfreight com Email our technical support at tech harborfreight com ITEM 68897 When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken AWARNING please call 1 800 444 3353 as soon as possible Copyright 2011 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved i i i No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in Read this material before using this product any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Failure to do so can result in serious injury Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing SAVE THIS MANUAL improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included ALAAVS Table of Contents Safely cninccrr rsr 2 Maintenance rrisnin 6 SPECICATION sdo a 4 Parts
5. ged equipment If abnormal noise or vibration occurs have the problem corrected before further use Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician Cleaning Maintenance and Lubrication 1 BEFORE EACH USE inspect the general 3 Clean the jaws if tool does not function condition of the tool Check for loose properly To clean the jaws hardware misalignment or binding of moving parts cracked or broken parts and any other Note Refer to the Parts List and Diagram condition that may affect its safe operation opposite for the following procedure a Loosen the Screws 25 to remove the Jaw 2 When not in use lightly oil the jaws with Cover 8 allowing the Jaws to be removed machine oil to prevent corrosion b Remove the Jaws and V Block as a single unit being careful not to lose the Suspension Springs 23 c Remove the Suspension Springs 23 and clean them Note Keep track of the parts orientation They need to be replaced in the same way d There is a small Jaw opposite a large Jaw top and bottom Clean the Jaws with cleaning fluid and a bristle brush sold separately Do not use a wire brush or a wire wheel Brush in the same direction as the teeth with the grooves e Clean the V Blocks 10 13 17 20 in the same way f Lubricate the surface between the Jaws and V Blocks with machine oil g Reassembly being careful to place the large
6. jaws opposite the small Jaws CENTRAL CS MACHINERY Page 6 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Item 68897 Parts List and Diagram PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR 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 MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS 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 Part Description 3 Handle Cover CT 4 BackBlock _ _ 2 5 BackShaft CT Front Block __ _ 2 7 FrontShaft CT 10 Shrinker Upper V Block 1 11 Shrinker Upper Small Jaw ___ 12 Shrinker Lower Small Jaw ___ Stretcher Upper V Block Stretcher Upper Jaw 1 19 Stretcher Lower Jaw 1 N Record Product s Serial Number Here Part Description Qty 25 Screw M5X8 _ tt 8 4 C Ring C Ring Screw M5X12 Washer 5mm Screw M5X25 Screw M8X20 Screw M6X10 Hex Head Wrench 3mm
7. parately 16 gauge aluminum Thickness Capacity 18 gauge mild steel 20 ae E stainless Bend Bend Capacity up to lup to 3 radius radius Setup Before Use Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product Note For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual Assembly Mounting 1 The Shrinker Stretchers have pre 2 Secure each tool to a workbench or stand drilled holes in their bases able to accept sold separately using appropriate sized bolts M10 sized bolts sold separately washers and nuts all sold separately 3 For portability the tool may be clamped into the jaws of a vise sold separately Functions eee Handle 2 Shrinker a Figure 1 Upper and Lower Jaws Page 4 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Item 68897 Operating Instructions A Work Piece and Work Area Set Up 1 Designate a work area that is clean and well lit The work area must not allow access by children or pets to prevent distraction and injury General Operating Instructions To learn how the metal handles and how much pressure to use with the tool practice using the Shrinker Stretchers on a piece of scrap metal before forming your workpiece Use a scrap that is the same type of metal and hardness as
8. tation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection verifies the defect we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement We will return repaired products at our expense but if we determine there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty then you must bear the cost of returning the product This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state C EN TRAL CS MACHINERY 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd e PO Box 6009 Camarillo CA 93011 800 444 3353
9. them handle tools clean dry and free from oil and grease at all times Store idle equipment When not in use store tools in a dry location to inhibit rust Store out of reach of children Page 2 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Item 68897 Important Safety Information cont 7 Maintain power tools Check for misalignment 10 Use caution when handling workpieces or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and Metal workpieces have sharp edges Use heavy any other condition that may affect the power duty gloves when handling the workpiece tool s operation If damaged have the power tool repaired before use Many accidents are 11 Attach the Metal Shrinker Stretchers a caused by poorly maintained power tools to a stand or table before use Ww 8 Stay alert Watch what you are doing Do 12 Do not use a handle extension to increase force lt not operate any tool when tired or under the 13 Keep hands and fingers clear of the influence of drugs alcohol or medication Jaws when using this tool 9 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 A SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CENTRAL CS MACHINERY Item 68897 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 3 dNLas Specifications Hand operated or Foot Operation pedal Foot pedal stand sold se
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