Harbor Freight Tools 7 Piece Tube Flaring Kit Product manual
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1. When unpacking your 7 Piece Tube Flaring Kit check to make sure the following parts are included If any parts are missing or broken please call HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS at 1 800 444 3353 PARTS LIST 8 Deburrer tt 9 FlareNut 1 6 3 8 TubeBender 1 Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available indi vidually as replacement parts SKU 5969 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 5 ASSEMBLY PARTS DIAGRAM 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 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 SKU 5969 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 6 LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY Harbor Freight Tools Co makes every effort to assure that its products meet high qual ity and durability standards an2. for which it was not intended 8 Use eye protection Always wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles when assem bling and using this product 9 Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving parts Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair Wear gloves to protect from burrs and sharp edges 10 Keep children away Children must never be allowed in the work area 11 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 factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION Your 7 Piece Tube Flaring Kit will require some light assembly prior to use Itis impor tant that you read the entire manual to become familiar with the Tube Flaring Kit BEFORE you use the Tube Flaring Kit Before assembling and using the 7 Piece Tube Flaring Kit be sure that you have all parts described in the Parts List and Assembly Diagram located on the last pages of this manual Note Tools in this Kit can be used with the following materials lightweight steel copper and aluminum tubing Tube Benders Use the Tube Benders to reduce the risk of stretching and flattening a tube that is to be bent Always wear ANSI approved safety glasses and a full face shield to protect yourself from injury 1
3. you wish to cut 3 Turn the Knob 1 clockwise until the Blade 3 begins to cut into the tube Check to make certain that the cut will be square 4 Spin the Tubing Cutter around the tubing while turning the Knob 1 counterclockwise and bringing the blade tighter against the tubing Continue to do this making sure that the cut is straight along the desired cutting line see Figure 1 5 Once the tube has been fully cut use the Deburrer 8 to remove any burrs Deburrer 8 and smooth out the edge of the tube Flaring Kit 1 Slide the Flare Nut 9 onto the tube see Figure 2 Turn the Die Handle 10 and open the Flaring Tool Wheel 2 2 Insert the end of the tube into the hole Blade 3 which corresponds to the tube size The die has six sizes 3 16 1 4 5 16 3 8 1 2 and 5 8 Figure 2 3 The amount the tubing extends above Flaring Handle 11 the Die Block 13 will be the finished diameter of the flare Make certain that the flare is seated properly yy Flaring Tool 12 against the fitting and that the Flare Nut 9 will fit over it ea Die Block 13 4 Tighten the Die Handle 10 to lock the tubing in place Set the Flaring Tool 12 on the tubing and turn it so Flare Nut 9 that it is secure against the Die Block 13 Turn Flaring Handle 11 until Die Handle 10 the desired flare is achieved SKU 5969 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 4 UNPACKING
4. CENTRAL FORGE o 7 PIECE TUBE FLARING KIT SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 Visit our website at http www harborfreight com Read this material before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury SAVE THIS MANUAL Copyright 2003 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 or replacement parts please call 1 800 444 3353 Cover revised 07i THANK YOU for choosing a HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS product For future reference please complete the owner s record below Model Serial No Purchase Date SAVE THE RECEIPT WARRANTY AND THESE INSTRUCTIONS It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with the unit BEFORE you begin assembly TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Heat treated Tube Cutter with deburrer 2 Piece Flaring Kit Size Range 3 16 1 4 5 16 3 8 1 2 and 5 8 Tubing Cutter Capacity 1 1 4 Flexible Tube Benders 1 4 5 16 3 8 1 2 44 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PR
5. Locate the tubing that you wish to bend Remember that the Fiqure A longer the piece of tubing the easier it is to bend The larger avid the diameter the longer the excess length should be Allow an extra 12 on each end of tubing up to 3 4 in diameter ne ne 4 5 6 7 2 Select the appropriate Tube Bender 4 5 6 7 The Tube Bend ers come in four different sizes 1 4 4 5 16 5 3 8 6 and 1 2 7 Slide the Tube Bender 4 5 6 7 over the portion of the tube that is to be bent see Figure A 3 Use a large vise that is firmly clamped to a bench or table to clamp the tube in the Tube Bender 4 5 6 7 You may wish to form a jig to bend the tube around Clamp the jig in the vise Grab the tubing at each end and apply pressure Note The larger the object over which you are bending the tube the less chance of flattening the tube where it is bent SKU 5969 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 3 Using the Tubing Cutter 1 Tighten the tubing that you wish to cut in a vise If needed measure and mark the tub ing before cutting Make certain that the vise used is firmly anchored to a worktable or bench It must be able to support the weight of the tubing along with the pressure that will be applied in the following steps Do not exceed the 1 1 4 tube cutting capacity 2 Turn the Knob 1 on the Tubing Cutter counterclockwise until the Cutter Wheel 2 and Blade 3 can be placed over the tube
6. ODUCT SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS WARNING When using product basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment Read all instructions before using this product 1 Keep work area clean Cluttered areas invite injuries 2 Observe work area conditions Keep work area well lighted 3 Store idle equipment When not in use the Tube Flaring Kit must be stored in a dry location to inhibit damage from moisture and salt air 4 Check for damaged parts Before using the Tube Flaring Kit any part that appears damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for any broken or damaged parts and any other conditions that may affect its operation Replace or repair damaged or worn parts im mediately 5 Replacement parts and accessories When servicing use only identical replacement parts Use of any other parts will void the warranty 6 Do not force product Do not use inappropriate attachments in an attempt to exceed the Tube Flaring Kit capacity f Use the right product for the job Do not attempt to force a small product or attach ment to do the work of a larger industrial product There are certain applications for SKU 5969 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 2 which this Tube Flaring Kit was designed Do not modify this Flaring Kit and do not use this ramp for a purpose
7. d 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 nor mal 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 WAR RANTY 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 trans portation 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 th
8. e 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 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd PO Box 6009 Camarillo CA 93011 800 444 3353 REV 07i SKU 5969 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page
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