Forward HY-1305 5 Inch Ductile Iron Bench Instructions
- June 15, 2024
- Forward
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Item No.: HY-1305-5In
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Buyer shall have seven (7) days from the date Buyer receives any products to
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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:5″ / Jaw Opening:5″ / Throat Depth: 2-11/16” /120 Degree Rotating
Base
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 vise in a safe condition.
★ Well Lit.
★ Clean and unobstructed.
★ Workbench is properly secured to the floor or wall.
★ 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.| Never use a hammer,
extension pipe, or cheater bar on spindle handle of vise.
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ALWAYS use proper nuts, bolts and lock washers in all mounting holes, to hold
bench vise down.| NEVER unscrew movable jaw beyond maximum specified opening
of vise.
ALWAYS use vise of proper size and capacity to hold work object.| NEVER weld
base of 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 dust mask or respirator when working with wood, metal, chemical
dusts or mists.| NEVER use and extension pipe to tighten handles of
lockdowns.
ALWAYS wear restrictive hair covering and anti slip footwear while operating
vise.| NEVER place pressurized containers or combustible materials in vise.
ALWAYS hand tighten handles of lockdowns for swivel base.| NEVER wear loose
clothing or jewelry while operating vise
ALWAYS inspect vise for stress fatigue or damage to the vise before using.|
NEVER apply extreme heat or prolong 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 vise on the workbench to identify the location of mounting holes.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
beyondthe 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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Base Mounting
OPERATION
Mount vise to work surface in desired location by securing all mounting
flanges located on base. Use three 3/8″ diameter bolts, 2 inches longer than
the bench top thickness, flat washers and nuts (customer supplied).
MOUNTING DIMENSIONS
NOT TO SCALE!