Forward DT150B - Mounting the Vise; Workbench Mounting Steps; Vise Operation Guide; Vise Operation Steps

MountV i s e ToA S e c u r e Workbench
1. Place vise on theworkbench toidentify thelocation of mounting holes.
2. F o r added strength totheworkbench prior toinstalling a n d securing vise, place a n 18”
x 18” x 2” piece of wood ( 1 8 ” x 18” x ¼” metal plate) totheunderneath side
3. Marka n d drill holes through theworkbench a n d wood/metal plate using theswivel
base a s thetemplate f o r themounting holes. Priortodrilling, makesurearea isfree &
clear of a n y hazards.
4. Install proper length & diameter bolts into theswivelbase of thevise.
Forward recommends a t theminimum thefollowing configuration: Install proper length
& diameter bolts along with f l a t washer through theswivelbase of thevise. The bolt
should be long enough toprotrude a t least 1” beyond, theunderside of theworkbench a n d
wood/metal plate. O n theunderside of theworkbench a n d wood/metal plate, place a f l a t
washer, lockwasher a n d locking nut tothebolt. Securely tighten vise totheworkbench.
Periodically, recheck a n d re-tighten thenuts.
V i s e Operation
Makesurevise selection ( s i z e a n d type)isappropriate f o r use a n d application. Larger
vises a r e readily available through Forward V i s e s . Never force or use cheater bars, pipe
extensions on thescrew handle of thevise a s this places excessive pressure on thevise
components a n d theymayf a i l tor e s u l t insevere bodily injury.
Step1: Makesurevise issecurely mounted totheworkbench.
Step2: Makesuretheswivelbase lockdowns a r e secure.
Step3: O p e n thevise by turning thevise handle counterclockwise. D o not open beyond
thevises rated capacity ( j a w opening).
Step4: Place item between theserrated jawsof thevise.
Step5: Closethevise by turning thevise handle clockwise until theitem issnug between
theserrated jaws.
Step6: Continue totighten thescrew handle until y o u can no longer move (twist) the
clamped item. D o not over tighten a s this maydamage item and/or thevise.
Step7: Whenfinished working on theitem, slowly turnscrew handle counterclockwise
torelease theitem.