Autojack CTW12 Installation manual

1. Instructions for use.
1.1. Hold the wrench firmly with the graduations on the
handle clearly visible. Unlock the lock nut at the bottom of
the handle by turning it anti-clockwise.
1.2. Set the amount of torque required by turning the
handle untill the exact amount is indicated by the
graduations.
1.3. Example. Setting 95 ft. lbs.
1.3.1. Turn the handle until the zero graduation on the
edge of the handle is lined up with the vertical mark on
the shaft, and is even with the 90ft.lbs. graduation.
1.3.2. Turn the handle slowly clockwise until the 5
graduation on the handle is aligned with the vertical mark
on the shaft.
1.3.3. Lock the handle securely by turning the lock nut
clockwise. The Torque wrench is now ready to use.
Note. When setting for metric use the same procedure on
the reverse side of the shaft.
1.4. Attach the correct socket or attachment to the square
drive for the required job. Apply to nut or bolt, select the
direction of rotation using the clip on the head, and pull
handle until feel and/or hear the wrench click. Release
pull and the wrench will automatically reset for next
operation.
DO NOT CONTINUE TO PULL AFTER WRENCH RELEASES.
USE SPECIAL CARE AT LOW TORQUE SETTINGS THE PULL
STOPS WHEN WRENCH CLICKS. THIS CAN DAMAGE YOUR
WRENCH OR THE APPLICATION.
1.5. Caution
1.5.1. If the wrench has been in storage for some time or
not seen much use, operate it several times at a low
torgue setting. This allows a special internal lubricant to
recoat internal working parts.
1.5.2. When not in use keep it set to the lowest torque
setting.
1.5.3. Do not select below the lowest graduated torque
setting.
1.5.4. Do not continue pulling on the wrench after pre-set
torque has been reached and the wrench has released.
Continuing to apply pressure after the wrench has
released, will result in damage to the part being torqued by
applying more than the specified amount of torque.
1.5.5. The wrench is hard wearing and designed for shop
use, but it also a precision measuring instrument and
should be treated as such.
1.5.6. The wrench may be cleaned by wiping, do not imerse
in any cleaner this may affect special high pressure lube
that the wrench is packed with at the factory.
1.5.7. This torque wrench was calibrated and tested before
leaving the factory, it is calibrated to +4%.
THIS IS A PRECISION MEASURING INSTRUMENT,
CALIBRATIONS AND SERVICING MUST BE DONE REGULARLY
AND IT IS THE OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY.
Example setting Torque to 95 ft. lbs.
SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL
Torque Wrench
CTW12/38