Harbor Freight Tools 38388 User's Manual
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1. CENTRAL FORGE 4 Swivel Vise with Anvil Model 38388 Assembly and Operating Instructions Copyright 1998 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 THANK YOU for choosing a Harsor FreicHT Toots product For future reference please complete the owner s record below Mode _______ SerialNo _____________ Purchase Date SAVE THE RECEIPT WARRANTY CARD AND THESE INSTRUCTIONS It is important that you read this entire manual to become familiar with the unit BEFORE you use Technical Specifications Jaw Width 4 1 8 Maximum Jaw Opening 4 3 4 Base Dimensions 6 x 6 Base Swivel Capacity 180 Degrees Mounting Hole Diameter 3 8 Qty 3 Anvil Dimension 3 1 2 Overall Dimensions 13 L 7 1 2 W 6 1 4 H Unpacking and Assembly Open carton and remove vise from packing material The shipping box should contain Y One 1 fully assembled 4 Swivel Vise with Anvil Y Instruction manual Y One 1 Warranty Card Before using make sure all connections are secure Refer to the parts diagram for location and identification of parts Make sure you have all parts described above Check parts and assemblies for damaged or missing items If any parts are missing or broken please2. call HARBOR FREIGHT Toots at 1 800 444 3353 Clean your vise to remove preservation solution Use a degreasing solvent or soap and water to remove preservative covering READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT Work Area To AVOID RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND EQUIPMENT MAKE SURE YOUR WORK AREA 1s y Free of dampness y Free of children never let them handle tools or machinery y Clean and uncluttered 38388 Page 2 Operation COMMON SENSE ano CAUTION CANNOT BE BUILT INTO ANY PRODUCT THESE FACTORS MUST BE SUPPLIED BY THE OPERATOR PLEASE REMEMBER J v L lt 4 lt 4 lt _ Stay alert Never operate product if you are tired Do not operate the product if under the influence of alcohol or drugs Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment reflexes might be impaired Always be aware of how your fingers are positioned when the Jaws are being adjusted Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving parts Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair Do not try to use inappropriate attachments in an attempt to exceed the product s capacity Approved accessories or replacement parts are available from Harsor FREIGHT TOOLS Check for damaged parts 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 all moving parts broken parts or mounting fixt
3. aterial from the vise Swivel Base When the material is securely clamped in the vise decide if you need to rotate the vise to allow better and safer access to material while working If you need to change the position of the vise refer to steps below 1 Locate the Base Nut with Handles 2 2 Unlock the base locking lever by turning the handle counterclockwise 3 Swivel the vise to the desired position 4 Lock the base locking lever by turning the handles clockwise until tight TROUBLESHOOTING amp MAINTENANCE CLEANING Regularly clean vise immediately after use to maintain the product in the best and safest operating condition LUBRICATION For average use lightly lubricate twice a year with 20 30 weight household oil REPLACEMENT PARTS When servicing use only identical replacement parts Use of any other parts will void the warranty STORAGE When not in use tool should be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Part Number Listing Part PART NAME Part PART NAME Base 8 C S K Screws Base Nut with Handle 9 Main Spindle Square Nut 10 Handle Washer 11 Washer Mouth 12 Split Pin Moving Slide 13 Spring Carbon Steel Jaws 14 Spindle Nut 38388 Page 4 Parts Diagram een Leet a X e lg SK el ELE LS 4 A 38388 Page 5
4. mounting points when Step 1 above is performed Purchase three bolts nuts and flat washers that are the appropriate length for the thickness of the workbench and add one inch 1 of length to the length of the bolts for the vise Mark and drill the holes through the workbench using the base as a template for the three mounting tabs on the base of the vise Mark and drill the reinforcing plate using the base of the vise as a template Position the vise on the workbench and line up the holes drilled in Step Three with the holes in the mounting tabs Insert bolts into the mounting tabs and through the workbench as shown in Figure One Note Remember to attach the reinforcing plate underneath the workbench then thread on the nuts and tighten the bolts 38388 Page 3 Clamping Do not overtighten You can damage or crush your material If crushing begins STOP o __Donotovertighten You can damage or Crush your Mate Az A A 1 Open vise by turning the handle 10 counterclockwise until you have 1 4 of space between your material and each jaw of the viso 5 Hold material between the jaws while you slowly tighten the vise by turning the handle clockwise 3 When your material is snug between the jaws stop tightening 4 Tighten the vise until you can no longer move the material you are working on DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN 5 When finished working on the material turn the handle counterclockwise This will release the m
5. ures and any other condition that may affect proper operation Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired by a qualified technician Never force the product to do the work of a larger industrial tool Use the proper size vise for the work to be performed Use clamps in conjunction with the vise to secure work operation Proper clamping will free your hands to operate IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEING SAFE OR UNSAFE DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT 2 HF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEING See Mounting Vise to a WOOD Workbench 1 Measure the thickness of your workbench To securely mount your vise to a wooden workbench mount 2 W x 2 H x 8 L lengths of wood underneath the mounting points of the vise to add strength Purchase three bolts nuts and flat washers that are the appropriate length for the thickness of the workbench and add one inch 1 of length to the length of the bolts for the vise Mark and drill the holes through the workbench using the base as a template for the three mounting tabs on the base of the vise Position the vise on the workbench and line up the holes drilled in Step Three with the holes in the mounting tabs Insert bolts into the mounting tabs and through the workbench Mounting Vise to a METAL Workbench da Measure the thickness of your workbench To securely mount your vise to a motal workbench mount an 8 square x 3 16 thick reinforcing plate underneath the
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