Forward DT150B User manual

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Product Specifications:
DT150B FORWARD MULTI-PURPOSE BENCH VISE 6IN
Jaw width:6" / Jaw Opening: 6" / Throat Depth: 3" / 360 Degree Rotating Head & Base
If there is any question about acondition 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 vise in asafe condition.
★Well Lit.
★Clean and unobstructed.
★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).

IMPORTANTS A F E T Y INSTRUCTIONS
Warnings: Misuse of vises c a n c a u s e seriousinjury toe y e s , hands a n d or other body parts.
V i s e s mustbe setup a n d used properly. B e f o r e setupa n d use, read, understand a n d
follow a l l instructions outlined below.
A L W A Y S makesurebench
tops a r e properly secured.
Never use a hammer, extension
pipe, or cheater bar on spindle
handle of vise.
A L W A Y S use proper nuts,
bolts a n d lockwashers ina l l
mounting holes, tohold bench
vise down.
NEVER unscrew movable jaw
beyond maximum specified
opening of vise.
A L W A Y S use vise of proper
sizea n d capacity tohold w o r k
object.
NEVER w e l d base of vise toa n y
metal object.
A L W A Y S wear e y e , face, a n d
ear protection w h e n striking or
using power tools with a vise.
NEVER use a vise topress a n
object into or out of another
object.
A L W A Y S wear dust maskor
respirator w h e n working with
wood, metal, chemical dusts
or mists.
NEVER use a n d extension pipe to
tighten handles of lockdowns.
A L W A Y S wear restrictive
hair covering a n d a n t i slip
footwear while operating vise.
NEVER place pressurized
containers or combustible
materials invise.
A L W A Y S hand tighten
handles of lockdowns f o r
swivelbase.
NEVER wear loose clothing or
jewelry while operating vise
A L W A Y S inspect vise f o r
stress fatigue or damage tothe
vise before using.
A L W A Y S maintain thevise –
g r e a s e main screw regularly.
NEVER apply extreme
heat or prolong heat tothevise a s
itmayalter structural properties.

MountV i s e ToAS e c u r e Workbench
1. Place vise on theworkbench toidentify thelocation of mounting holes.
2. F o r added strength totheworkbench prior toinstalling a n d securing vise, place a n 18”
x 18” x 2” piece of wood ( 1 8 ” x 18” x ¼” metal plate) totheunderneath side
3. Marka n d drill holes through theworkbench a n d wood/metal plate using theswivel
base a s thetemplate f o r themounting holes. Priortodrilling, makesurearea isfree &
clear of a n y hazards.
4. Install proper length &diameter bolts into theswivelbase of thevise.
Forward recommends a t theminimum thefollowing configuration: Install proper length
&diameter bolts along with f l a t washer through theswivelbase of thevise. The bolt
should be long enough toprotrude a t least 1” beyond, theunderside of theworkbench a n d
wood/metal plate. O n theunderside of theworkbench a n d wood/metal plate, place af l a t
washer, lockwasher a n d locking nut tothebolt. Securely tighten vise totheworkbench.
Periodically, recheck a n d re-tighten thenuts.
V i s e Operation
Makesurevise selection ( s i z e a n d type)isappropriate f o r use a n d application. Larger
vises a r e readily available through Forward V i s e s . Never force or use cheater bars, pipe
extensions on thescrew handle of thevise a s this places excessive pressure on thevise
components a n d theymayf a i l tor e s u l t insevere bodily injury.
Step1: Makesurevise issecurely mounted totheworkbench.
Step2: Makesuretheswivelbase lockdowns a r e secure.
Step3: O p e n thevise by turning thevise handle counterclockwise. D o not open beyond
thevises rated capacity ( j a w opening).
Step4: Place item between theserrated jawsof thevise.
Step5: Closethevise by turning thevise handle clockwise until theitem issnug between
theserrated jaws.
Step6: Continue totighten thescrew handle until y o u can no longer move (twist) the
clamped item. D o not over tighten a s this maydamage item and/or thevise.
Step7: Whenfinished working on theitem, slowly turnscrew handle counterclockwise
torelease theitem.

Swivel Base Operation
The vise is generally operated perpendicular to the workbench, enabling work to be
performed from either side of the vise. In some cases, the vise may need to be rotated to
allow better and safer access to the item.
In order to change the position of the vise, please follow the steps below:
Step 1: After the item is securely mounted in the vise, slowly loosen each lockdown
located on both sides of the vise. Care should be taken not to over-loosen or remove the
lockdowns as this may cause the vise to tip over and cause great bodily injury.
Loosen (turn counterclockwise) each lockdown about ¼ of a turn until the vise is able to
swivel from the base.
Step 2: Swivel the vise to allow better and safer access to the item.
Step 3: Tighten (turn clockwise) each lockdown so that the vise is securely clamped to
the base.
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