Table of Contents Introduction .........................3 Installation & Assembly Guide ................4-5 3800V Parts List ......................8 3800V Mechanical Drawing ..................9 Maintenance Schedule ..................8-10 Troubleshooting Tips ..................... 12 Vise Data Use this to fill out information about your vise for quick reference. Purchase Date: _______ - _______- _______ Purchase Order:...
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Kurt vise. The Versatile Lock 3800-Series AngLock vise has a time proven design and the outstanding accuracy of this product is second to none. Backed by a lifetime warranty, this product will last many years when used and maintained properly.
Installation & Assembly Guide Now that you have your new Kurt 3800-Series vise, it’s time to set-up and begin using it. You will see that your new vise comes with a Kurt swivel handle, two chip guards (short & long)supplied in the shipping carton.
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If you need more clamping force you may need to upgrade to a larger vise. To properly clamp a part in your Kurt vise you should place the part in the center of the jaws resting on the ways of the vise.
Maintenance Schedule It is very important to perform regular maintenance on your Kurt vise to assure proper operation. Improper maintenance will result in poor vise performance and may void your war- ranty. Daily/ Weekly 1. Remove chips from surface of vise.
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6. To re-assemble the movable jaw, apply a “glob” of grease to the under side of the movable jaw in the pocket. Place the spheri- cal segment in the mating pocket and push into the grease. The grease will hold the segment in place when the jaw is turned over to replace.
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3 to 6 months 1.Open vise to maximum opening. 2.Loosen and remove the movable jaw. 3.Remove spiral-retaining ring from handle end of the vise screw. 4.Remove the screw support from the vise body. 5.Remove the two-piece locking collar by removing the four SHCS.
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15.Then turn the collar back TWO (2) more screw holes. This will allow proper distance for the collar to lock on the threads and keep the bearings firmly in place. (Items 15-16—See Fig. 2) 16.Install the four SHCS and tighten. 17.Install the screw support in the body on the screw (Hex end).
Troubleshooting Tips The Kurt 3800-Series vise will operate trouble free for many years, if properly maintained. This product is indestructible. In some cases it will be necessary to troubleshoot. Use the information below to help in the process. Problem: My vise turns hard.
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Maintenance Log/Notes: ENGLISH | Maintenance Log/Notes...
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The sole obligation of Kurt Manufacturing Company, Inc. (Kurt) and the purchaser’s SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY hereunder, shall be limited to the replacement or repair of any Kurt product or part (by an authorized Kurt technician) which are returned to Kurt Manufacturing Company’s place of business, transportation, shipping and postal charges prepaid, and there determined by Kurt Manufacturing Company to be covered by the warranty contained herein.
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Thank you for your purchase! If you have any feedback or questions. Please contact us at: workholding@kurt.com 1-877-226-7823 Like, Tweet, and Subscribe to us! ENGLISH |...