Pittsburgh 63663 User manual

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63663
Magnetic Base with
Fine Adjustment
Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
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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
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improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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Specifications
Magnetic Pull 45 Lbs.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Assembly Precautions
1. Assemble only according to these instructions.
Improper assembly can create hazards.
2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
heavy-duty work gloves during assembly.
3. Keep assembly area clean and well-lit.
4. Keep bystanders out of the area during assembly.
5. Do not assemble when tired or when under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
6. Weight capacity and other product capabilities apply
to properly and completely assembled product only.
Use Precautions
1. This product is not a toy. Do not allow
children to play with or near this item.
2. Use as intended only.
3. Store idle equipment. When not in use,
products must be stored in a dry location.
Keep out of reach of children.
4. Do not force product. It will do the job better
and more safely at the rate for which it was
intended. Do not use inappropriate attachments
in an attempt to exceed the tool capacity.
5. Use the right product for the job. Do not attempt to
force a small product or attachment to do the work
of a larger industrial product. There are certain
applications for which this product was designed.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry as they can be caught in moving parts.
Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair.
7. Check for damaged parts. Before using, any
part that appears damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment and binding of moving parts; any
broken parts or mounting fixtures; and any
other condition that may affect proper operation.
Any part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by a qualified technician.
8. Replacement parts and accessories. When
servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use
of any other parts will void the warranty. Approved
accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools.
9. Do not use this product if under the influence
of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels on
prescriptions to determine if your judgment or
reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there
is any doubt, do not operate the product.
10. Use eye protection. Always wear ANSI-
approved impact safety goggles.
11. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in
close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
12. The warnings, cautions, 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.
13. Maintain product labels and nameplates.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

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Assembly 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. Thread Upright Post (1) with Lock Nut (7)
onto Base (22) and tighten securely.
2. Slide Upright Post Swivel (2) onto Upright Post.
Insert Gauge Rod (8) through Gauge Rod Hole (3).
Tighten Adjustment Handle (6) to secure.
3. Slide Indicator Fixture (10) onto Gauge Rod.
Tighten Adjustment Handle (18) to secure.
4. To attach lug back dial indicator (sold separately):
• Remove Thumb Screw (11).
• Slide threads through indicator mounting hole.
• Replace Thumb Screw and tighten securely.
5. To attach dial indicator (sold separately) by the stem:
• Remove Thumb Screw (11) and
Reducing Sleeve (16).
• Loosen Adjustment Handle (18), slide
stem through Adjustment Knob Hole (14)
and tighten Adjustment Handle.
6. To attach dial test indicator (sold separately):
• Remove Thumb Screw (11) and
Reducing Sleeve (16).
• Loosen Adjustment Handle (18), slide
shank through hole in Indicator Fixture (10)
and tighten Adjustment Handle.
Operating Instructions
1. Set Base in desired position. Turn Dial
counterclockwise to “ON” to engage Magnet.
2. Loosen Adjustment Handle (6) on
Upright Post Swivel (2) and move Upright
Post Swivel and Gauge Rod to desired
location, then Tighten Adjustment Handle.
3. Loosen Adjustment Handle (18), position
Indicator Fixture (10) as desired, then
tighten Adjustment Handle.
4. Turn Fine Adjustment Knob (17) to
fine-tune position of Gauge Rod.
Parts List and Diagram
Part Description Qty
1 Upright Post 1
2 Upright Post Swivel 1
3 Gauge Rod Hole 1
4 Screw 1
5 Washer 1
6 Adjustment Handle 1
7 Lock Nut 1
8 Gauge Rod 1
9 Washer 1
10 Indicator Fixture 1
11 Thumb Screw 1
12 Washer 1
13 Screw Arbor 1
14 Adjustment Knob Hole 1
15 Indicator Clamp 1
16 Reducing Sleeve 1
17 Fine Adjustment Knob 1
18 Adjustment Handle 1
19 Spring Ring 1
20 Adjustment Sheet 2
21 Column 1
22 Base 1

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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.
Record 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
available individually as replacement parts. Refer to UPC 792363636636.
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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