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SPECIFICATIONS
Item Description
Construction Material 360° Swiveling Cast Iron Base
Jaw Material Machined High-Carbon Steel
Jaw Opening 5-5/16"
Throat Depth 2-1/2"
Leadscrew Steel, 5/8" Dia.
Sliding “T” Locking Handles Chrome (2)
Mounting Hole Size 7/16" Dia.
Weight 25.2 lbs.
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure that
the item is intact and undamaged. If any parts are
missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools
at the number shown on the cover of this document
as soon as possible.
You will need the manual for the safety warn-
ings and precautions, operating and maintenance
procedures, parts list and diagram. Keep your
invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number
on the inside of the front cover. Keep the manual
and invoice in a safe and dry place for future refer-
ence.Assembly Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION section at the
beginning of this document including
all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this product.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Set-Up:
Use the mounting holes on the vise’s Fixed1.
Base (1) as a template to mark drill points.
Set the Vise at on the workbench so that the
mounting holes are positioned as desired.
With a pencil, mark the points at which to
fasten the Vise onto the workbench. Set the
Vise aside.
Drill holes of the appropriate size (where2.
previously marked with a pencil) through the
top of the workbench.
WARNING: Before drilling holes,
check for hidden electrical wires or
cords in drilling path.
Carefully set the Fixed Base (1) of the Vise3.
with the Mounting Holes corresponding to the
holes previously drilled through the top of the
workbench. (See Fig. 1.)
Insert hardened steel bolts (not provided), of4.
the appropriate diameter (to t 1/2" diam-
eter mounting holes) and length, downward
through the Fixed Base (1) and through the
workbench. The length of the mounting bolts
will be determined by the thickness of the
workbench. Secure the mounting bolts in
place with the appropriate washers and nuts.
Turn the Handle (6) counterclockwise to5.
open the Jaws (3) of the Vise. Place the item
you are working on inside the Jaws. Tighten
Jaws (3) against the workpiece by turning the
Handle (6) clockwise until your workpiece is
held securely against the Jaws (3).
Warning: Damage could occur to your
vise and/or workpiece if you overtighten
the Handle (6). (See Fig. 1.)
To remove the object you are working on,6.
turn the Handle (6) counterclockwise two to
three times, opening the Jaws (3). Remove
your workpiece.
Swivel the Mounted Vise
By swiveling the Vise around you can access
your workpiece easier.
Turn the two Locking T-Handles (4) until they1.
release the Swivel Base (5) of the Vise.
Turn the Vise to the desired position. (Ex-2.
ample: Swivel 125°).
Tighten the Locking T-Handles (4) once you3.
have the Vise in the position best suited for
your work.
Maintenance
Keep the moving parts lubricated. Wipe off1.
any lubricant off of the Handles (4, 6) and
Jaws (3).
Keep the Jaws (3) clean.2.
The jaws can be removed for cleaning and3.
are replaceable. Each is held on by two 5mm
cap screws. Use a 5mm hex wrench (not
included) to loosen/tighten the cap screws.
