Forward HY-DT150B-6In Heavy Duty Bench Vise Instruction Manual

Forward HY-DT150B-6In Heavy Duty Bench Vise

Product Information

• Product Name: Forward Vise
• Item No.: HY-DT150B-6In
• Jaw Width: 6 inches
• Jaw Opening: 5 inches
• Throat Depth: 2.6 inches
• 360 Degree Rotating Base & Head

Product Usage Instructions

1. 1. Mounting the Vise:

Mount the vice to the work surface using the following steps:

1. 1.       1. Secure all mounting flanges located on the base using four 7/16 diameter bolts.

   2. Make sure the bolts are 2 inches longer than the bench top thickness.
   3. Use flat washers and nuts (customer-supplied) to secure the bolts.
2. Vise Operation:

Follow these guidelines for proper vice operation:

1. 1.       * Ensure that the vice is appropriate for the size and type of work.

   • Avoid using cheater bars or pipe extensions on the screw handle of the vice, as this can cause excessive pressure and potential failure of the vice components.
2. Swivel Base Operation:

The vice can be rotated to allow better access to the workpiece. Follow these steps:

1. 1. Operate the vice perpendicular to the workbench.

2. If needed, rotate the vice to the desired angle for better and safer access to the item.

Important Safety Instructions

Follow these safety instructions while using the vice:

• Secure the bench top properly before using the vice.
• Avoid using a hammer, extension pipe, or cheater bar on the spindle handle of the vice.
• Use proper nuts, bolts, and lock washers in all mounting holes to securely hold the bench vice down.
• Do not unscrew the movable jaw beyond the maximum specified opening of the vice.
• Ensure the vice is of the proper size and capacity for the work object.
• Avoid welding the base of the vice to any metal object.
• Wear appropriate eye, face, and ear protection when using power tools with a vice.
• Do not use the vice to press an object into or out of another object.
• Wear a dust mask or respirator when working with wood, metal, chemical dust, or mists.
• Avoid using an extension pipe to tighten the handles of lockdowns.
• Wear restrictive hair covering and anti-slip footwear while operating the vice.
• Do not place pressurized containers or combustible materials in the vice.
• Hand tighten handles of lockdowns for swivel base.
• Inspect the vice for stress fatigue or damage before each use.
• Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewellery while operating the vice.
• Avoid applying extreme or prolonged heat to the vice as it may alter its structural properties.

Terms and Conditions of Sale

• The full version of the terms and conditions of sale can be found on the Forward Tools Amazon page.

OPERATION

• Mount the vice to the work surface in the desired location by securing all mounting flanges located on base.
• Use Four 7/16″ diameter bolts, 2 inches longer than the bench top thickness, flat washers and nuts (customer supplied).

MOUNTING DIMENSIONS

• NOT TO SCALE!

PARTS LIST

• A. HANDLE & MAIN SCREW & NUT ASSY
• B. JAW PLATES & “V” JAW & SCREWS ASSY
• C. HEAD LOCKING HANDLE
• D. SWIVEL BASE & LOCKING PAD & LOCKING NUT ASSY

Thank you for choosing Forward Vise. For future reference please record the following:
Item No.: HY-DT150B-6In

Inspection and Acceptance

• Claims for damage, shortage or errors in shipping must be reported within one (1) day following delivery to the Buyer.
• Buyer shall have seven (7) days from the date Buyer receives any products to inspect such products and services for defects and nonconformity which are not due to damage, shortage or errors in shipping and notify Seller, in writing, of any defects, rejection or nonconformity such products.
• Specially fabricated or ordered items may not be cancelled or returned, and no refund will be made.

Product Specifications

• Jaw width: 6″
• Jaw Opening: 5″
• Throat Depth: 2.6″
• 360 Degree: Rotating Base & Head

If there is any question about a condition being safe or unsafe, do not operate the vice
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 vice in a safe condition.
• Well Lit.
• Clean and unobstructed.
• The workbench is properly secured to the floor or wall.
• The workbench is designed sufficiently to handle vice and workload (torque placed upon the vice and workbench).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Warnings: Misuse of vices can cause serious injury to eyes, hands and or other body parts.
Vices 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 objects.
• ALWAYS wear eye, face, and ear protection when striking or using power tools with a vice.
• ALWAYS wear a dust mask or respirator when working with wood, metal, chemical dust or mists.
• ALWAYS wear restrictive hair covering and anti-slip footwear while operating the vice.
• ALWAYS hand tighten handles of lockdowns for swivel base.
• ALWAYS inspect the vice for stress fatigue or damage to the vice before using.
• Never use a hammer, extension pipe, or cheater bar on the spindle handle of vice.
• NEVER unscrew the movable jaw beyond the maximum specified opening of the vice.
• NEVER weld the base of vice to any metal object.
• NEVER use a vice to press an object into or out of another object.
• NEVER use an extension pipe to tighten the handles of lockdowns.
• NEVER place pressurized containers or combustible materials in vice.
• NEVER wear loose clothing or jewelry while operating the vise NEVER apply extreme heat or prolonged heat to the vise as it may alter structural properties.
• ALWAYS maintain the vice–grease the main screw regularly.

Mount Vise To A Secure Workbench

1. Place a vice on the workbench to identify the location of mounting holes.
2. For added strength to the workbench before installing and securing the vice, place an 18” x 18” x 2” piece of wood (18” x 18” x ¼” metal plate) to the underneath side
3. Mark and drill holes through the workbench and wood/metal plate using the swivel base as the template for the mounting holes. Before drilling, make sure the area is free & clear of any hazards.
4. Install proper length & diameter bolts into the swivel base of the vice.
   Forward recommends at the minimum the following configuration: Install proper length & diameter bolts along with a flat washer through the swivel base of the vice. 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 the vice to the workbench. Periodically, recheck and re-tighten the nuts.

Vise Operation

Make sure the vice selection (size and type) is appropriate for use and application. Larger vices are readily available through Forward Vises. Never force or use cheater bars, or pipe extensions on the screw handle of the vice as this places excessive pressure on the vice components and they may fail to result in severe bodily injury.

• Step 1: Make sure the vice is securely mounted to the workbench.
• Step 2: Make sure the swivel base lockdowns are secure.
• Step 3: Open the vice by turning the vice handle counterclockwise. Do not open beyond the vices rated capacity (jaw opening).
• Step 4: Place the item between the serrated jaws of the vice.
• Step 5: Close the vice by turning the vice 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 the item and/or the vice.
• Step 7: When finished working on the item, slowly turn the screw handle counterclockwise to release the item.

Swivel Base Operation

• The vice is generally operated perpendicular to the workbench, enabling work to be performed from either side of the vice.
• In some cases, the vice may need to be rotated to allow better and safer access to the item.

To change the position of the vice, please follow the steps below

• Step 1: After the item is securely mounted in the vice, slowly loosen each lockdown located on both sides of the vice. Care should be taken not to over-loosen or remove the lockdowns as this may cause the vice to tip over and cause great bodily injury.
• Loosen (turn counterclockwise) each lockdown about ¼ of a turn until the vice can swivel from the base.
• Step 2: Swivel the vice to allow better and safer access to the item.
• Step 3: Tighten (turn clockwise) each lockdown so that the vice is securely clamped to the base.

Full Version Of Terms And Conditions Of Sale
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• Forward tries our best to ensure our customers’ purchase experience.
• If you have any problems with Forward Bench Vise, please feel free to contact us and we will work to resolve your issue as soon as possible.

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