Central Forge 61163 Assembly instructions

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Specifications
Jaw Throat Depth 3"
Pipe Jaw Capacity 2"
Swivel Capacity 360°
Important Safety Information
1. Mount according to these instructions
before use. Improper mounting
can create hazards.
2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles
and heavy-duty work gloves
during mounting and use.
3. Keep hands clear of Jaws.
4. Do not use additional leverage
for tightening jaw grip.
If required, use a larger vise.
5. Do not strike Vise with hardened tool.
Inspect before use; discard if chipped.
6. Keep work area clean and well lit.
7. Keep bystanders out of the work area.
8. Do not use when tired or when
under the influence of alcohol,
drugs or medication.
9. This product is not a toy. Do not allow
children to play with or near this item.
10. Use as intended only.
11. Inspect before every use; do not use
if parts are loose or damaged.
12. Maintain product labels and
nameplates. These carry
important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
13. The warnings, precautions, and
instructions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur.
It must be understood by the
operator that common sense and
caution are factors which cannot
be built into this product, but must
be supplied by the operator.
Mounting 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.
1. Vise must be mounted on a solid,
level surface capable of supporting
combined weight of Vise, workpieces,
and applicable forces.
2. Use the holes in the base of the Vise as
a template to mark the bench surface.
WARNING! Verify that the installation
surface has no hidden utility lines
before drilling or driving screws.
3. Drill holes and attach the Vise
firmly to the work surface with
appropriate hardware (1/2" hex bolts,
flat washers, and nylon insert nuts,
all sold separately).

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Operating 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.
1. Turn the Handle to open the Jaws and
place the workpiece between them.
2. Loosen Tilt Screw and rotate the
Vise to the best orientation and
pair of jaws for the job: Straight Jaws,
Pipe Jaws or V-Jaws.
3. Tighten the Tilt Screw to secure the
Vise before starting any work.
4. Close the Jaws until the workpiece
is held securely. Do not overtighten
the Jaws. Overtightening the Jaws
could damage the workpiece.
Note: Use padding when necessary
to prevent workpiece damage.
Base
Base Screw
(1 of 2)
Tilt
Screw
Handle
AnvilStraight
Jaws
V-Jaws
Pipe
Jaws
Maintenance and Servicing
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual
must be performed only by a qualified technician.
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the
general condition of the tool. Check
for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, cracked or broken
parts and any other condition that
may affect its safe operation.
2. AFTER USE, clean external surfaces
of the tool with clean cloth.
3. Lubricate the moving parts
of the Vise periodically with a
high quality machine oil.
Record Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Replacement parts are not available.

Limited 90 Day Warranty
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality
and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from
defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence
or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation,
normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death,
injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages
arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation
charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany
the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace
the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily
and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our expense,
but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within
the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
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