Forward HY-1705A-6In Hitch Vise Truck Bench Vise Mount Trailer Instruction Manual
- June 14, 2024
- Forward
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Forward HY-1705A-6In Hitch Vise Truck Bench Vise Mount Trailer
Product Information
- Product Name: Forward Vise
- Item No.: HY-1705A-6In
- Jaw Width: 6 inches
- Jaw Opening: 5.5 inches
- Throat Depth: 5 inches
- Required Hitch Receiver: 2-inch square
HITCH MOUNTING
WARNING: This vise is NOT rated by Class. It is intended to fit into a 2” receiver. DO NOT EXCEED THE TW (TONGUE WEIGHT) FOR THE CLASS RECEIVER THIS VISE IS MOUNTED INTO.
The Htich Vise is designed to be inserted into a 2-inch square hitch receiver.
Slide the vise tube into the receiver. If the vise tube has too much movement,
“play” within the receiver; adjust the screws
- (A). Use a 5/16” hex key to make the adjustments.
- Remove the vise and evenly adjust the top two screws to remove play up and down.
- Adjust the two side screws to remove play side to side.
Install and test for fit, making additional adjustments as needed. The vise should slide into the receiver with minimal resistance.
- Align the hole in the vise tube with the hole in the hitch receiver.
- Insert hitch pin (B) completely through the receiver and vise tube.
- Install hairpin (C) through a hole in the hitch pin.
WARNING: The Hitch pin and the Hairpin must be properly secured in the receiver and the hitch pin before operating the vise or moving the vehicle to which the vise is mounted.
BENCH MOUNTING
Drill holes through the work surface and secure both mounting flanges on
the base using 3/8” diameter bolts, 2 inches longer than the bench top
thickness. Use flat washers top and bottom and secure with nuts (customer
supplied).
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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 canceled or returned, and no refund will be made.
Product Specifications
Jaw width: 6″ / Jaw Opening:5.5″ / Throat Depth: 5″
Required Hitch Receiver: 2” Square
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 inspect the vise for stress fatigue or damage to the vise before using.
- Never use a hammer, extension pipe, or cheater bar on the spindle handle of the vise.
- NEVER unscrew the movable jaw beyond the maximum specified opening of the vise.
- NEVER weld the base of the 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 a vise.
- NEVER wear loose clothing or jewelry while operating vise
- NEVER apply extreme heat or prolonged heat to the vise as it may alter structural properties.
- ALWAYS maintain the vise grease main screw regularly.
Mount Vise To A Secure Workbench
- Place a vise on the workbench to identify the location of mounting holes.
- For added strength to the workbench before installing and securing the vise, place an 18” x 18” x 2” piece of wood (18” x 18” x ¼” metal plate) to the underneath side
- 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.
- 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 a 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 the vise to the workbench. Periodically, recheck and re-tighten the nuts.
Vise Operation
Make sure the 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, or 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 the 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 the 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 the item and/or the vise.
- Step 7 : When finished working on the item, slowly turn the 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.
To change the position of the vise, please follow the steps below:
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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 can swivel from the base. -
Step 2 : Swivel the vise to allow better and safer access to the item.
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Step 3 : Tighten (turn clockwise) each lockdown so that the vise is securely clamped to the base.
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