Central Forge 67415 Installation manual

5” MULTI-PURPOSE VISE
Model 67415
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.
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artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written
consent of Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due
to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
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SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety
warnings and precautions, assembly,
operating, inspection, maintenance and
cleaning procedures. Write the product’s
serial number in the back of the manual near
the assembly diagram (or month and year of
purchase if product has no number). Keep
this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry
place for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling,
and all other information
provided with this product:
WARNING Read all safety
warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric
shock, re and/or serious injury.
Work area safety1.
Keep work area clean and wella.
lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite
accidents.
Keep children and bystandersb.
away while operating the Vise.
Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
Do not expose the Vise to rain orc.
wet conditions.
Personal safety2.
Stay alert, watch what you area.
doing and use common sense
when operating the Vise. Do not
use while you are tired or under
the inuence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention
while operating the Vise may result in
serious personal injury.
Use safety equipment. Alwaysb.
wear ANSI-approved eye
protection. Safety equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing protection used
for appropriate conditions will reduce
the chance of personal injuries.
Keep hands clear of Jaws.c.
Do not overreach. Keep properd.
footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the tool
in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loosee.
clothing or jewelry. Keep your
hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
Tool use and care3.
Do not force the tool. Use thea.
correct tool for your application.
Do not use additional leverage for
tightening jaw grip. If required, use a
larger size vise.
Maintain tools. Check forb.
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect
the tool’s operation. If damaged,
have the tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools.
Use the tool in accordance withc.
these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use
of the tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
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Service4.
Have your tool serviced by aa.
qualied repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the tool
is maintained.
Vise Safety Warnings
Maintain labels and nameplates on1.
the tool. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or missing,
contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
This product is not a toy. Keep it out2.
of reach of children.
Do not strike Vise with hardened3.
tool. Inspect before use; discard if
chipped.
Secure the Vise with appropriate4.
hardware (not supplied) before use.
The anvil is used for light forming5.
applications. For heavier jobs use a
full size vise.
The warnings, precautions,6.
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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
SPECIFICATIONS
Jaw Width 5”
Throat Depth 2-1/2”
Pipe Jaw Capacity 2”
Swivel Capacity 360°
UNPACKING
When unpacking, 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 manual as soon as possible.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
PUTTING INTO USE
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION section
at the beginning of this manual
including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.
Note: For additional information regarding
the parts listed, refer to the Assembly
Diagram near the end of this manual.
Vise must be mounted on a solid,1.
level surface capable of supporting
combined weight of Vise, intended
workpieces, and applicable forces.
Use the holes in the base of the Vise2.
as a template to mark the bench
surface. Verify that the installation
surface has no hidden utility lines
before drilling or driving screws. Drill
holes and attach the Vise rmly to
the work surface with appropriate
hardware (1/2” lug bolts or hexagonal
bolts, at washers, and self locking
hex nuts, all sold separately).
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OPERATION
Turn the Base Lock Bar (1) to open1.
the Jaws (3, 6) and place the work-
piece between them.
Loosen Lock Screws (7) and rotate2.
the Vise to the best orientation for the
job. A choice of three jaws are avail-
able: straight Jaws, Pipe Jaws or the
V-Jaws. Tighten the Locking Bolt
(17) to secure the Vise before starting
any work.
Close the Jaws until the workpiece3.
is held securely. Do not overtighten
the Jaws. Overtightening the Jaws
could damage the workpiece. Use
soft jaws when necessary to prevent
damage to the workpiece. The
orientation of the Jaws will become
xed after the handle is tightened.
MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICING
Procedures not specically
explained in this manual
must be performed only by a
qualied technician.
Cleaning, Maintenance, and
Lubrication
BEFORE EACH USE,1. 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.
AFTER USE,2. clean external surfaces
of the tool with clean cloth.
Lubricate the moving parts of the3.
Vise periodically with a high quality
machine oil.
In moderate to extensive use or when4.
foreign particles accumulate on the
Faceplate Screws (5) or Cut Jaw
Screws (15), take the Vise apart,
thoroughly clean all components, re-
assemble and properly lubricate.
Replacing the Jaws
To replace straight or V-jaws, insert a1.
screwdriver or wrench to remove the
securing screws. For added security,
Attach and tighten the new jaws with
the same screws.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING
CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR
HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LISTANDASSEMBLY
DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE
TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR
DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION
OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER
THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY
REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR
SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF
THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER
AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES
THATALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS
SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND
LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE
BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND
LIABILITYARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS
TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT
PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR
HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS
THERETO.
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PARTS LIST
Part Description Qty.
1 Base Lock Bar 1
2 Vise Screw 1
3 Adjusting Jaw 1
4 Jaw Faceplate 2
5 Faceplate Screw 4
6 Back Jaw 1
7 Lock Screw 2
8 Housing 1
9 Screw Cap 1
10 Washer 1
PARTS LIST
Part Description Qty.
11 Cap Screw 2
12 Nut 1
13 Locking Pin 1
14 Outer Cut Jaw 1
15 Cut Jaw Screw 3
16 Inner Cut Jaw 1
17 Locking Bolt 1
18 Base 1
19 Rotation Collar 1
20 Square Toes Bolt 2
Record Product’s Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not avail-
able individually as replacement parts.
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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 veries 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 specic legal rights and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
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