Forward DT08125A Heavy Duty Bench Vise Installation Guide

Forward DT08125A Heavy Duty Bench Vise

Product Information

The Forward Vise is a versatile tool designed for securely holding work objects during various tasks. It features a 5″ jaw width, a 5″ jaw opening, and a throat depth of 2.6″. The vise is equipped with a 360-degree rotating base and head, allowing for easy access and maneuverability.

Product Specifications:

• Jaw width: 5″
• Jaw opening: 5″
• Throat depth: 2.6″
• 360-degree rotating base & head

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

• Misuse of vises can cause serious injury to eyes, hands, and other body parts.
• Vises must be set up and used properly.
• Always make sure bench tops are properly secured.
• Never use a hammer, extension pipe, or cheater bar on the spindle handle of the vise.
• Always use proper nuts, bolts, and lock washers in all mounting holes to hold the bench vise down.
• Never unscrew the movable jaw beyond the maximum specified opening of the vise.
• Always use a vise of proper size and capacity to hold the work object.
• Never weld the base of the vise to any metal object.
• Always wear eye, face, and ear protection when striking or using power tools with a vise.
• Never use a vise to press an object into or out of another object.
• Always wear a dust mask or respirator when working with wood, metal, chemical dust, or mists.
• Never use an extension pipe to tighten the handles of lockdowns.
• Always wear restrictive hair covering and anti-slip footwear while operating the vise.
• Never place pressurized containers or combustible materials in the vise.
• Always hand-tighten handles of lockdowns for the swivel base.
• Always inspect the vise for stress fatigue or damage before using.
• 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.

Product Usage Instructions

Mount Vise To A Secure Workbench

1. Place the vise on the workbench to identify the location of the mounting holes.
2. Using the swivel base as a template, mark and drill holes through the workbench and wood/metal plate for the mounting holes. Ensure the area is free and clear of any hazards before drilling.
3. Securely mount the vise to the work surface using four 7/16 diameter bolts, 2 inches longer than the bench top thickness, along with flat washers and nuts (customer supplied).

Vise Operation
Ensure that you have selected an appropriate size and type of vise for your specific use and application. Larger vises are available through Forward Vises if needed. Never force or use cheater bars or pipe extensions on the screw handle of the vise, as this can exert excessive pressure on the vise components and may result in severe bodily injury.

Swivel Base Operation
The vise is typically operated perpendicular to the workbench, allowing work to be performed from either side. In some cases, it may be necessary to rotate the vise to provide better and safer access to the item being worked on.

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OPERATION

Mount vise to worksurface in dthe esired location by securing all mounting flanges located on the 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

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

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InspectionandAcceptance:
Claims for damage, shortage, or errors in shipping must be reported within one(1)day following delivery to 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 canceled or returned, and no refund will be made.

Product Specifications

If there is any question about a condition being safe or unsafe, do not operate the vise.

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 the vise 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 vise and workload (torque placed upon the vise and workbench).

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 the bench vise down.
• ALWAYS use a 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 vise.
• 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 vise.
• ALWAYS hand tightens handles of lockdowns for swivel base.
• ALWAYS maintain the vise grease main screw regularly.
• ALWAYS inspect the vise for stress fatigue or damage to the vise before using.
• 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 the handles of lockdowns.
• NEVER place pressurized containers or combustible materials in vise.
• NEVER wear loose clothing or jewelry while operating vise
• NEVER apply extreme heat or prolong heat to the vise as it may alter structural properties.

Mount Vise To A Secure Workbench

1. Place vise on the workbench to identify the 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
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.

Forward 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 Forward 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 to result 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 the 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 lockdown 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.

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