Harbor Freight Tools FRANKLIN Series Assembly instructions

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Specifications
Weight Capacity 600 lb, centered above Work Station
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Set up Precautions
1. Set up only according to these instructions.
Improper set up can create hazards. Unfold all
parts completely and engage all locks before use.
2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
heavy-duty work gloves during set up.
3. Keep work area clean and well lit.
4. Keep bystanders out of the area during set up.
5. Do not set up when tired or when under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
6. Weight capacity and other product capabilities apply
to properly and completely set up product only.
Use Precautions
1. Do not stand or sit on Work Station.
2. This product is not a toy. Do not allow
children to play with or near this item.
3. Use as intended only.
4. Inspect before every use; do not use
if parts are loose or damaged.
5. Do not exceed listed weight capacity, centered above
Work Station. Be aware of dynamic loading!
Sudden load movement may briefly create
excess load causing product failure.
6. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
heavy-duty work gloves during use.
7. Use on hard, flat surface that is capable of
supporting weight of Work Station and workpiece.
8. Maintain product labels and nameplates.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
9. 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.

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Functions
Fixed Jaw Sliding Jaw
Slide Knob
Rear Leg
Lock Lever
Foot Lock
Lever
Rear Foot
Rear
Leg
Front Legs
Pedal
Pedal Release
Front Leg Locks
Vise Switch
Grip

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Setup and Operation 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.
Setup
1. Swing Rear Leg Lock Lever open and
slide Rear Leg back to disengage it
from the front of the Work Station.
Rear Leg
Lock Lever
Rear Leg
Figure A
2. Swing Rear Leg outwards as far as possible.
Rear Leg
Figure B
3. Slide the Rear Leg up fully so that the
slot in its side is not exposed, then swing
the Rear Leg Lock Lever closed.
Rear Leg
Rear Leg
Lock Lever
Figure C
4. Swing the Foot Lock Lever open.
Unfold the Rear Foot into its operational
position and make sure that the
Upper and Lower Lock Buttons lock into place.
Then, swing the Foot Lock Lever closed.
Rear Foot
Foot Lock
Lever
Lower Lock
Button
Upper Lock
Button
Figure D
5. Swing the Pedal open.
Pedal
Figure E

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6. Pull one of the Front Leg Locks inward,
and swing the nearby Front Leg out fully.
Release the Front Leg Lock and make sure that
it locks in place behind the extended Front Leg.
Repeat for the other Front Leg Lock and Front Leg.
Front Leg Lock
Front
Leg
Front
Leg
Figure F
7. Turn the Work Station upright on a flat, hard, stable
surface. Check that all locks are fully engaged
and all folding parts are unfolded completely.
Operation
1. Loosen the Slide Knob, slide the Vise Switch up to
the unlock position, and push the Sliding Jaw open.
Slide
Knob
Sliding Jaw
Vise Switch
Figure G
Note: For working with very large workpieces,
slide the Sliding Jaw back off the end of the
Work Station, turn it 180 degrees, and reinstall it.
2. Place the workpiece between the Jaws
with its center of gravity centered above
the center of the Work Station.
3. Slide the Sliding Jaw up against the workpiece.
4. Slide the Vise Switch down to the lock position.
5. Step on the Pedal repeatedly to
secure the workpiece.
WARNING! To prevent serious injury and
product damage, do not jump on the pedal.
6. To release the workpiece:
a. Slide the Vise Switch up to the unlock position.
b. Step down slightly on the Pedal and then allow
it to rise, releasing pressure on the workpiece.
After Use
1. Slide the Vise Switch up to the unlock position
and slide the Sliding Jaw closed. Step down
slightly on the Pedal and then allow it to rise,
releasing pressure. Tighten the Slide Knob.
Slide
Knob
Sliding Jaw
Vise Switch
Pedal
Figure H
2. Turn the Work Station over. Press one of the
Front Leg Locks inward and fold the nearby
Front Leg up against the Work Station.
Repeat for the other Front Leg Lock and Front Leg.
Front Legs
Front
Leg Lock
Front
Leg Lock
Figure I

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3. Pull the Pedal Release out and swing the
Pedal up against the Work Station.
Pedal Release Pedal
Figure J
4. Swing the Foot Lock Lever open and
fold the Rear Foot against the Rear Leg.
Swing the Rear Leg Lock Lever open and fold
the Rear Leg against the Work Station, aligning
it with the indent shown in the illustration.
Rear Foot
Foot Lock
Lever
Rear Leg
Rear Leg
Lock Lever
indent for
Rear Leg
Figure K
5. Slide the Rear Leg up into the indent and swing
the Rear Leg Lock Lever closed to secure it.
Rear Leg
Rear Leg
Lock Lever
Figure L
Maintenance
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL
FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment.
If abnormal noise or unexpected movement occurs,
have the problem corrected before further use.
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general
condition of the tool. Check for:
• loose hardware or housing,
• misalignment or binding of moving parts,
• cracked or broken parts, and
• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
2. If clamp does not move smoothly, lubricate under
the Sliding Jaw using general purpose grease.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
IN THIS DOCUMENT 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 THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND
LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY
ARISING 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 and Diagram
Part Description Qty
1 Cap Screw 1
2 Pawl 1
3 Fixing Seat Asm. 1
4 Round Pin 1
5 Cylinder Compression Spring 3
6 Spring Seat 1
7 Limited Rod Asm. 1
8 Cross-Shaped Bolt 3
9 Retaining Plate 1
10 Flat Washer 4 20
11 Fixing Seat For Limited Rod 1
12 Locknut M4 3
13 Sliding Rail Asm. 1
14 Steel Ball 6
15 Steel Ball Spring (A) 2
16 Pipe End Cap 2
17 Spacer Rubber Sheet (B) 1
18 Spacer Rubber Sheet (C) 1
19 Hex Socket Screw M6 X 10 2
20 Flat Washer 6 4
21 Spacer Rubber Sheet (A) 1
22 Cross Screw M4 X 8 15
23 Inner Cover Plate 1
24 Locking Knob 1
25 Main Body Asm. 1
26 Hex Bolt M8 X 48 2
27 Flat Washer 8 4
28 Locknut M8 2
29 Hex Bolt M6 X 16 2
30 Locknut M6 4
31 Braking Block 1
32 Poly Washer 2
33 Round Pin 1
Part Description Qty
34 Braking Rocking Handle 1
35 Big Flat Washer 4 1
36 Tension Spring (C) 1
37 Pressure Spring 1
38 Sliding Pin 1
39 Cross Screw M4 X 8 10
40 Handle 1
41 Plunger Piston 2
42 Cross Screw M4 X 30 2
43 Cross Screw M4 X 8 2
44 Cover Plate 1
45 Lock Button 1
46 Cushion Block 2
47 Tooth Washer 2
48 Faceplate 1
49 Cross Screw M4 X 25 2
50 Cross Screw M10 X 50 2
51 Brake Box Cover 1
52 Control Board 1
53 Brake Box 1
54 Indicator (Left) 1
55 Check Block (Left) 1
56 Push Button 2
57 Hex Socket Screw M5 X 10 4
58 Indicator (Right) 1
59 Pressure Spring 2
60 Hex Socket Screw M4×34 2
61 Check Block (Right) 1
62 Front Leg Asm. (Left) 1
63 Front Foot Pad (Left) 1
64 Front Foot Pad (Right) 1
65 Front Leg Asm. (Right) 1
66 Lock Button Asm. 1
Part Description Qty
67 Tension Spring (B) 2
68 Rivet 3×8 1
69 Pedal Asm. 1
70 Hex Bolt M6 X 30 1
71 Hex Bolt M8 X 36 1
72 Braking Rod 1
73 Bolt 1
74 Locating Pad 1
75 Crank Arm Asm. 1
76 Bolt 1
77 Flat Washer 2
78 Rotating Shaft Sleeve 2
79 Retainer Ring 2
80 Rotating Shaft 1
81 Locknut 1
82 Guard 2
83 Flat End Cap Screw M5 X 6 1
84 Upper Pad 1
85 Tension Spring (A) 2
86 Big Flat Washer 6 2
87 Pin (A) 1
88 Spring Pin 2
89 Clamping Handle 2
90 Rear Leg 1
91 Split Washer 2
92 Reinforced Plate Asm. 2
93 Pin (B) 1
94 Lower Pad 1
95 Rear Footing Asm. 1
96 Rear Foot Pad 1
97 Thin Hex Locknut M8 1

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