Yost Vises LV-4 User manual

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Model #: LV-4
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may not be canceled or returned, and no refund will be made. The sole and exclusive
remedy for merchandise alleged to be defective in workmanship or material would be the
replacement of the merchandise subject to the manufacturer's inspection and warranty.
Product Specifications:
1. Technical Statistics:
Model Item Jaw Jaw Pipe Throat
Number Number Width Opening Capacity Depth Weight
LV-4 40004 4.5” 3”.6”-1.85”2.63" 9 lbs
2. Vise rated to a maximum clamping force of 1000 lbs./in of clamping force. Exceeding
this amount can cause injury and damage to the vise.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warnings: Misuse of vises can cause serious injury to eyes, hands and or
other body parts. Vises must be set up and used properly. Before setup
and use, read, understand and follow all instructions outlined below.
ALWAYS make sure bench
tops are properly secured.
ALWAYS use proper nuts,
bolts and lock washers in all
mounting holes, to hold bench
vise down.
ALWAYS use vise of proper
size and capacity to hold work
object.
ALWAYS wear eye, face, and
ear protection when striking or
using power tools with a vise.
ALWAYS wear dust mask or
respirator when working with
wood, metal, chemical dusts
or mists.
ALWAYS wear restrictive
hair covering and anti slip
footwear while operating vise.
ALWAYS hand tighten
handles of lockdowns for
swivel base.
ALWAYS inspect vise for
stress fatigue or damage to the
vise before using.
ALWAYS maintain the vise –
grease main screw regularly.
NEVER use a hammer, extension
pipe, or cheater bar on spindle
handle of vise.
NEVER unscrew movable jaw
beyond maximum specified
opening of vise.
NEVER weld base of vise to any
metal object.
NEVER use a vise to press an
object into or out of another
object.
NEVER use and extension pipe to
tighten handles of lockdowns.
NEVER place pressurized
containers or combustible
materials in vise.
NEVER wear loose clothing or
jewelry while operating vise.
N E V E R apply extreme
heat or prolong heat to the vise as
it may alter structural properties.
.

If there is any question about a condition being safe or unsafe, do not operate the vise.
To avoid risk of personal injury, equipment damage, fire & shock, make sure work area
has the following conditions:
Floor is dry. Damp, wet or rainy conditions can cause operator to slip.
Operator must be of sufficient age to operate vise in a safe condition.
Well Lit.
Clean and unobstructed.
Workbench is properly secured to floor or wall.
Workbench is designed sufficiently to handle vise and work load (torque placed
upon the vise and workbench).
Mount Vise To A Secure Workbench
1. Place vise on the workbench to identify location of mounting holes.
2. For added strength to the workbench prior to installing and securing vise, place an
18” x 18” x 2” piece of wood (18” x 18” x ¼” metal plate) to the underneath side
of the workbench.
3. Mark and drill holes through the workbench and wood / metal plate using the
swivel base as the template for the mounting holes. Prior to drilling, make sure
area is free & clear of any hazards.
4. Install proper length & diameter bolts into the swivel base of the vise. Yost
recommends at the minimum the following configuration:
Install proper length & diameter bolts along with flat washer through the swivel
base of the vise. The bolt should be long enough to protrude at least 1” beyond,
the underside of the workbench and wood / metal plate. On the underside of the
workbench and wood / metal plate, place a flat washer, lock washer and locking
nut to the bolt. Securely tighten vise to the workbench. Periodically, recheck and
re-tighten the nuts.
Vise Operation
Make sure vise selection (size and type) is appropriate for use and application. Larger
vises are readily available through Yost Vises. Never force or use cheater bars, pipe
extensions on the screw handle of the vise as this places excessive pressure on the vise
components and they may fail resulting in severe bodily injury.
Step 1: Make sure vise is securely mounted to the workbench.
Step 2: Make sure the swivel base lockdowns are secure.
Step 3: Open the vise by turning the vise handle counterclockwise. Do not open
beyond the vises rated capacity (jaw opening).

Step 4: Place item between the serrated jaws of the vise.
Step 5: Close the vise by turning the vise handle clockwise until the item is snug
between the serrated jaws.
Step 6: Continue to tighten the screw handle until you can no longer move (twist) the
clamped item. Do not over tighten as this may damage item and / or the vise.
Step 7: When finished working on the item, slowly turn screw handle counterclockwise
to release the item.
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 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 lock down 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.
Maintaining your Vise:
1. Apply dry graphite or silicon based lubricant to the main screw to keep it
operating smoothly and prevents any sawdust from building up in the threads.
2. If saw dust does build up on the vise threads, use a blade or bit cleaner to remove
the built up dust.

Parts List
When unpacking the completely assembled vise check to make sure there are no missing
or broken parts. Call Yost Vises at [phone] or email us at [e-mail]
should a problem arise.
Parts List LV-4 “Yost Light Duty Homeowner’s Vise”
Part Description Quantity
LV-4-01 Main Screw Assembly 1
LV-4-02 Machinist Jaw Assembly 2
LV-4-03 Nut 1
LV-4-04 Lock Down Assembly 1
LV-4-05 Screw 1
LV-4-06 Outer Base 1
LV-4-07 Inner Base 1
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Yost Vises
388 West 24th Street
Holland, MI 49423
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