Document No. M-DT08125
Edition 3 10/2018
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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING
Misuse of vise can cause serious injury to eyes, hands, limbs, etc. To ensure safety, vise must be
set up and used properly.
If there is any question about a condition being safe or unsafe, do not operate the vise.To avoid
the risk of personal injury, equipment damage, fire & shock, make sure the work area has the
following conditions:
★ The floor is dry. Damp, wet, or rainy conditions can cause the operator to slip.
★ The operator must be of sufficient age to operate the vise in a safe condition.
★ Well Lit. Clean and unobstructed.
★ The workbench is properly secured to the floor or wall.
★ Workbench is designed sufficiently to handle vise and workload (torque placed upon the vise
and workbench
Before setting up and using, read, understand, and follow all instructions as outlined below.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(1) ALWAYS use appropriate nuts, bolts, and lock washers in all mounting holes.
(2) ALWAYS use a vise of the proper size and capacity to hold work objects.
(3) ALWAYS wear eye, face, and ear protection when striking or using power tools.
(4) ALWAYS wear a dust mask or respirator when working with wood, metal, chemical dust, or mists.
(5) ALWAYS wear restrictive hair covering and anti-slip footwear while operating the vise.
(6) ALWAYS hand tightens handles of lockdowns for swivel base.
(7) ALWAYS inspect the vise for stress fatigue or damage before use.
(8) ALWAYS Regularly maintain the vise by greasing the main screw.
(1) NEVER use a hammer, extension pipe, or cheater bar on the vise's spindle handle.
(2) NEVER wear loose clothing or jewelry while operating vise
(3) NEVER Welding the vise's base to any metal object.
(4) NEVER use a vise to press an object into or out of another object.
(5) NEVER use an extension pipe to tighten the handles of lockdowns.
(6) NEVER place pressurized containers or combustible materials in a vise.
(7) NEVER unscrew the movable jaw beyond the vise's maximum specified opening.
(8) NEVER apply extreme heat or prolonged heat to the vise as it may alter structural properties.