fein VersaMAG VISE Magnetic Vise and Fixture Plate Deluxe Kit Instruction Manual

fein VersaMAG VISE Magnetic Vise and Fixture Plate Deluxe Kit

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For your safety

WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in serious injury. Save all safety warnings and instructions for future reference.

Do not use this product before you have thoroughly read and completely understood this Instruction Manual. The documents mentioned should be kept for later use and enclosed with the product, should it be passed on or sold.
Please also observe the relevant national industrial safety regulations.

Intended use.
Permanent magnet with vise for:

• clamping of various materials for machining with hand-guided tools and drill presses
• positioning on magnetizable, clean, rust-free, coat-ing-free and ice-free flat materials of 4 mm thickness upward in workshops and mobile on construction sites in weather-protected environments using the attachments and accessories developed and recommended by FEIN. Use only with firm footing.

All other types of use are considered as not intended for.
This product is not intended for continuous everyday use.
The operator is solely liable for any damage caused by use not as intended for.

Foreseeable improper use
For safe operation of the product and to exclude misuse, the following is prohibited:

• Unauthorized modifications
• Drilling holes in the product and the permanent magnet
• Improper use, particularly (but not exclusively) for:— use of non-approved attachments,
  • use as a lifting magnet,
  • use as a step or a handle to assist climbing,
  • use in machine tools such as milling machines.
• Non-observance of the operating instructions.

Special safety instructions

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark work areas invite accidents.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• Always secure the Product with the supplied safety strap. Keep bystanders away while using the product.
• Always clamp workpieces with sufficient clamping force. A workpiece not securely fastened can come loose and cause injuries.
• The spindle of the vise must not be driven with electric tools.
• Keep the magnet away from persons with cardiac pace-makers.
• Use the magnet only at an ambient temperature between –15 °C and +45 °C.
• Do not rivet or screw any name-plates or signs onto the product. This can result in damage to the magnets.
• Do not use accessories that have not been especially developed or approved by FEIN.

Transport

Air freight
Magnetic fields from improperly packaged magnets could affect aircraft navigation equipment. In the worst case, this can lead to an accident.
For air transport, only dispatch magnets in packaging with sufficient magnetic shielding.
Observe the relevant regulations.

Starting Operation.
Before carrying out any work with the product, check that the clamping screws are tight.
Keep bystanders away while using the product.

Operating Instructions

Use personal protective equipment according to the application.
Use the magnet only on magnetic surfaces with a wall thickness of at least 4 mm.

Pay attention that the set-up surface for the magnetic foot is flat, clean, rust-free and ice-free. Remove varnish, putty/filler layers and other materials. Prevent an air gap between the magnetic foot and the set-up sur- face. The air gap reduces the magnetic holding power. Do not use this product on hot surfaces > 80 °C, as this will result in a permanent reduction of the magnet holding power.

Switching the magnet on.
Clamp and machine workpieces only when the lever position is at ON.

Troubleshooting

jaw. In this case, reduce the tightening torque of the two screws.
Lubricate the two sliding surfaces of the vise regularly.
The magnetic holding power is strongly reduced.| The magnet is defective.| Please refer to a FEIN customer service agent.

Repair and customer service

Renew stickers and warning indications on the product when aged and worn.
After several hours of operation, the play in the movable clamping jaw can increase. In this case, tighten the two screws on the bottom side of the movable clamp-ing jaw so that the clamping jaw can be easily moved by hand but does not tilt.

WARNING Do not remove the permanent magnets under any circumstances, as they can cause injuries and contusions or bruises. Have your product repaired only through a qualified repair person and only using original replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.
The current spare parts list of this product can be found on the Internet under www.fein.com.

If required, you can change the following parts yourself:
Clamping jaws

Warranty and liability

The warranty for the product is valid in accordance with the legal regulations in the country where it is marketed. In addition, FEIN also provides a guarantee in accordance with the FEIN manufacturer’s warranty declaration.
The delivery scope of your product may include only a part of the accessories described or shown in this Instruction Manual.

Environmental protection, disposal
Packaging, worn out products and accessories should be sorted for environment- friendly recycling.

Accessories
Welding plate

Installation Instruction

C. & E. Fein GmbH
Hans-Fein-Straße 81
73529 Schwäbisch Gmünd-Bargau, Germany
www.fein.com

References

• High quality power tools and accessories | C. & E. Fein GmbH
• Herramientas eléctricas para el ámbito profesional | FEIN POWER TOOLS IBERICA, S.L.U.

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