Klutch 49462 User manual

READ & SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
4" Cross Slide Vise
Owner’s Manual
WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety
precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Item #49462

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Thank you very much for choosing a Klutch® product!
For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below:
Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________
Purchase Date: ____________________________________________
Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read
the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin
using it.
This drill press vise is designed for certain applications only. Northern
Tool & Equipment is not responsible for issues arising from modification
or improper use of this product such as an application for which it was
not designed. We strongly recommend that this product not be modified
and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-222-5381.

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Table of Contents
Intended Use..........................................................................................................................................4
Packaging Contents..............................................................................................................................4
Technical Specifications......................................................................................................................4
Important Safety Information...............................................................................................................4
Specific Operation Warnings...............................................................................................................6
Main Parts of Vise .................................................................................................................................8
Assembly Instructions..........................................................................................................................8
Before Each Use....................................................................................................................................9
Operating Instructions..........................................................................................................................9
After Each Use.....................................................................................................................................11
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................11
Trouble shooting.................................................................................................................................11
Parts Diagram......................................................................................................................................12
Parts List..............................................................................................................................................12
Replacement Parts..............................................................................................................................13
Limited Warranty.................................................................................................................................14

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Intended Use
The Klutch 4" Cross Slide Drill Press Vise has replaceable serrated 4in. jaws that open 3 in. wide.
Two swivel crank handles adjust both forward and sideways for versatile clamping and precise drilling
capabilities. Set screws hold positioning tightly for drilling. Longitudinal movement of 3 5/8 in. with
cross travel of 3 5/8 in. Vise is secured to drill press by 3 slots on 2 sides and 1 slot on one end.
Packaging Contents
•Fully Assembled Main Body
•Handles (2)
•Fastener Nuts (2)
•Owner’s Manual
Technical Specifications
Property
Specification
Jaw Capacity
3 in.
Jaw Length
4 in.
Material
Heavy-duty cast iron
Handles
2 (qty.)
Longitudinal Travel
3 5/8 in.
Important Safety Information
⚠WARNING
•Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury
or property damage.
•The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or
situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this tool. Always be
aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner.
•Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual and
have developed a thorough understanding of how it works.
•Do not modify this product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or
safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for which the product
was designed.
•Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger
industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was designed. It will
be a safer experience and do the job better at the capacity for which it was intended. DO NOT use
this equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
•Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.

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⚠WARNING
PROP 65
•This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California
to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
•Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
- lead from lead-based paints,
- crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
- arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
•Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
•Handling power cords on corded products may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the state
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash your hands after
handling.
⚠WARNING
WORK AREA SAFETY
•Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit.
Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the product in confined work areas
may put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts.
•Do not use the product where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The product can create sparks, which may ignite the
flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
•Do not allow the product to come into contact with an electrical source. The tool is not insulated
and contact will cause electrical shock.
•Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow
children to handle the product.
•Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in your
work area. Some of these hazards may be hidden from your view and may cause personal injury
and/or property damage if contacted.
⚠WARNING
PERSONAL SAFETY

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•Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the tool. Do not use
the tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury.
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving
parts. Air vents on the tool often cover moving parts and should be avoided.
•Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary. Use ANSI Z87.1 compliant safety
goggles (not safety glasses) with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. Use a dust mask in
dusty work conditions. Also use non-skid safety shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust collection systems,
and hearing protection when appropriate. This applies to all persons in the work area.
•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
⚠CAUTION
DRILL PRESS VISE USE AND CARE
•Do not force the vise. Products are safer and do a better job when used in the manner for which
they are designed. Plan your work and use the correct product for the job.
•Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the product will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never operate the
product with a damaged part.
•Store the product when it is not in use. Store it in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children.
Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
•Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for use with your product.
Accessories that may be suitable for one product may create a risk of injury when used with
another tool. Never use an accessory that has a lower operating speed or operating pressure than
the tool itself.
•Keep guards in place and in working order. Never operate the product without the guards in place.
Specific Operation Warnings
⚠WARNING

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•Keep the vise clean for best and safest performance.
•DO NOT exceed this rated capacity. Never apply excessive force to a work piece.
•Only use this vise on a surface that is stable, level, dry, and capable of sustaining the load. Keep
the surface clean, tidy and free from unrelated materials and ensure that there is adequate
lighting.
•Inspect the vise before each use. DO NOT use if bent, broken, cracked or otherwise damaged.
•Check to ensure that all applicable bolts and nuts are firmly tightened.
•Ensure that work piece is center-loaded and secure.
•DO NOT use the vise to compress springs or any other item that could disengage and cause a
potential hazard. Never stand directly in front of a loaded Vise.
•DO NOT operate the vise when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medication.
•DO NOT expose the vise to rain or wet or damp conditions.
•If the Vise needs repairing and/or there are any parts that need to be replaced, have it repaired by
authorized technicians and only use the replacement parts supplied by the manufacturer.
•Use caution when hammering anything in or on this vise as the workpiece can be dislodged from
the vise causing injury or property damage. Hammering can also cause metal chips to become
airborne, causing injury.
•Wear ANSI Z 87.1 compliant goggles.
•Keep all bystanders away from the work area.

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Main Parts of Vise
Assembly Instructions
⚠WARNING
Check that all main parts are securely tightened.
Loosen the nut on handle-1 and handle-2.
Install each of the handle levers.
Fasten the nut. The drill press vise is fully assembled.

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Before Each Use
⚠WARNING
•Ensure the drill press vise is firmly attached.
•Never touch the jaws without wearing gloves.
Attach the drill press to the work table using two bolts.
User needs to prepare two sets of bolts and nuts (M8).
Operating Instructions
⚠WARNING
•Designed for woodworking and metalworking only.
•Any work should be done within the vise’s maximum capacity.
•Use protective glasses and ear protection.

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Step 1
Make sure the jaws are attached to the body securely and the body is stabilized on a suitable stand
firmly before operating.
Step 2
Verify that each jaw can open and close when the handle is depressed and recover when the handle
lifts up.
Step 3
Place metal in the middle of the jaw box and press the handle down when forming.

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After Each Use
Clean up the scraps in the jaws after each forming.
Apply preventive oil on the jaw after each use.
Maintenance
Proper maintenance can help extend the life of this vise. It is recommended that the general condition
of any tool be examined before it is used. Keep your vise in good repair by adopting a program of
conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance with the recommended procedures found in this
manual.
Maintenance Interval
Maintenance Point
Between each use
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Trouble shooting
⚠WARNING
•Where gloves before examining this vise.
Failure
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Vise is crushing
and marring
Over tightening, using
incorrect or dirty jaws
can damage the work
piece.
Before clamping anything in this vise, assure the
vise is clean and in working order.
If the work piece is softer than the jaws, use
shims or a softer material between the work
piece and the jaws to prevent damage to the work
piece.

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Parts Diagram
Parts List
Part Number
Part Description
Quantity
1
Handle
2
2
Nut
2
3
Bushing
1
4
Screw
3
5
Bracket
1
6
Lock Screw
4
7
Spring Washer
4
8
Lead Screw
1
9
Base
1
10
Bushing
1
11
Bracket
1
12
Lead Screw
1
13
Nut
1
14
Gib
2
15
Screw
6
16
Nut
6
17
Central Slide Bar
1
18
Mid-Base
1

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Part Number
Part Description
Quantity
19
Lock Screw
4
20
Upper-Base
1
21
Lead Screw
1
22
Nut
1
23
Jaw Plate
2
24
Slide
1
25
Wing Nut
2
Replacement Parts
•For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381.
•Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a
convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence.
•When ordering parts, the following information will be required: item description, item model
number, item serial number/item lot date code, and the replacement part reference number.
•The distributor reserves the rights to make design changes and improvements to product lines
and manuals without notice.

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Limited Warranty
Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or "Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only
("You'' or "Your") that the Klutch product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials
and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of 1 year from date of purchase. The
foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with
product instructions. There are no other warranties, express or implied, including the warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. If the product does not comply with this limited
warranty, Your sole and exclusive remedy is that We will, at our sole option and within a commercially
reasonable time, either replace the product or product component without charge to You or refund the
purchase price (less shipping). This limited warranty is not transferable.
Limitations on the Warranty
This limited warranty does not cover: (a) normal wear and tear; (b) damage through abuse, neglect,
misuse, or as a result of any accident or in any other manner; (c) damage from misapplication,
overloading, or improper installation; (d) improper maintenance and repair; and (e) product alteration
in any manner by anyone other than Us, with the sole exception of alterations made pursuant to
product instructions and in a workmanlike manner.
Obligations of Purchaser
You must retain Your product purchase receipt to verify date of purchase and that You are the original
purchaser. To make a warranty claim, contact Us at 1-800-222-5381, identify the product by make
and model number, and follow the claim instructions that will be provided. The product and the
purchase receipt must be provided to Us in order to process Your warranty claim. Any returned
product that is replaced or refunded by Us becomes our property. You will be responsible for return
shipping costs or costs related to Your return visit to a retail store.
Remedy Limits
Product replacement or a refund of the purchase price is Your sole remedy under this limited warranty
or any other warranty related to the product. We shall not be liable for: service or labor charges or
damage to Your property incurred in removing or replacing the product; any damages, including,
without limitation, damages to tangible personal property or personal injury, related to Your improper
use, installation, or maintenance of the product or product component; or any indirect, incidental or
consequential damages of any kind for any reason.
Assumption of Risk
You acknowledge and agree that any use of the product for any purpose other than the specified
use(s) stated in the product instructions is at Your own risk.
Governing Law
This limited warranty gives You specific legal rights, and You also may have other rights which vary
from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations or exclusions on implied warranties or
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to You. This limited
warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to rules pertaining to
conflicts of law. The state courts located in Dakota County, Minnesota shall have exclusive jurisdiction
for any disputes relating to this warranty.

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Distributed by:
Northern Tool & Equipment Company, Inc.
Burnsville, Minnesota 55306
www.northerntool.com
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