Yost Vises 10WW-RA Quick Start Manual

Warning:
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.
ALWAYS make sure bench
tops are properly secured.
ALWAYS use proper
mounting hardware in all
mounting holes to hold vise
securely.
ALWAYS inspect mounting
hardware to ensure vise is
securely fastened to work
bench.
ALWAYS inspect vise for
stress fatigue or damage to
the vise before using.
ALWAYS use vise of proper
size and capacity to hold work
object.
ALWAYS wear eye, face, and
ear protection when using a
vise.
ALWAYS wear dust mask or
respirator when working with
wood, metal, chemical dusts
or mists.
ALWAYS rest work piece
against front jaw and guide
rods.
ALWAYS wear restrictive hair
covering and anti slip
footwear while operating vise.
ALWAYS only hand tighten
vise.
ALWAYS maintain the vise –
grease main screw regularly.
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 vise to any metal
object.
NEVER use a vise to press an
object into or out of another
object.
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.
NEVER tighten work piece at the
edge (top or side) of the vise as
this may break vise casting