Before Each Use; After Each Use; Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Klutch 77598 Owner's Manual

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To reduce risk of injury, always wear eye and face protection while striking vise-held objects or
when using power tools with a vise.
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Verify that the vise is tightly mounted on the bench; tighten if loose.
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Tighten the swivel base using the lock-down nuts attached to it.
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Check the movement of the vise using the handle. Lubricate the spindle if needed.
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Inspect the general condition of the vise. Check for misalignment or any binding of moving
parts.
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Clean external surfaces of the vise with a clean cloth.
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Always close the vise after use.
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Keep the vise clean and dry, and moving parts lightly lubricated for better performance.
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Keep the handle dry, clean, and free from oil, grease, and solvents. An oily handle can cause
accidents.
Failure
Loosen jaws.
Excessive play in swivel base.
Handle is falling off.
Anvil no longer has a sharp or square edge to it;
is has rounded.

Before Each Use

⚠WARNING

After Each Use

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Corrective Action
Tighten the screws with a screwdriver or Hex
driver.
Adjust the lock-down bolts equally on both
sides.
1. Place a steel block at the bottom of the
handle.
2. Place the handle end at the steel block and
strike lightly with a hammer.
Re-sharpen the anvil edges with a rough file, as
needed and chamfer it manually.
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