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Operating Instruction Manual
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  • Page 1 PF440C PF440D PF440S Operating Instruction Manual ENGLISH...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ......................3 Operating Instructions ................... 3 Installation & Mounting Guide ................4-5 PF440 Parts List ....................6 PF440 Mechanical Drawing ................7 Standard Jaw Options ..................8 Centerline Adjustment & Lash Removal ............9 Jaw Removal ......................10 Machining the Carvable Jaws ................
  • Page 3: Introduction

    If you need more clamping force you may require a larger vise. To properly clamp a part in your Kurt vise you should place the part in the center of the jaws. Clamping only on one side can result in loss of accuracy.
  • Page 4: Installation & Mounting Guide

    Additional hole locations are shown below. 52mm 3.125 52mm 2.000 2.000 2X DRILLED & C'BORED Ø0.500 0.500 FOR 1/2" SHCS 2X KURT STANDARD PULL STUD HOLES Ø12MM PULL STUD M8 X 1.25 THREADS (4X) INSTALLATION & MOUNTING GUIDE...
  • Page 5 JAW ASSEMBLY When you receive your new PF Series vise, you will notice that the jaws do not come attached. To install the vise jaws, follow the steps given below. Place both movable jaws on the rails of the vise, and slide the movable jaws over the beaks of the nuts.
  • Page 6: Pf440 Parts List

    PF440 PARTS LIST ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. PF440-1 Body PF420-2* Movable Jaw PF420-3R Nut 9/16-18 Right Hand Thread PF420-3L Nut 9/16-18 Left Hand Thread PF440-5 Screw PF420-16 Pad Guide PF420-53 Rear Cover PF440-102 Model/Serial Number Tag PF420-169 Compression Spring DLU4-96 O-Ring #16 PF250-195...
  • Page 7: Pf440 Mechanical Drawing

    PF440 MECHANICAL DRAWING HANDLE ASSY NOT SHOWN PF440 MECHANICAL DRAWING...
  • Page 8: Standard Jaw Options

    STANDARD JAW OPTIONS PF Series Carvable Jaws Part Number: PF420-2C PF Series Dovetail Jaws Part Number: PF420-2D DETAIL A PF Series Serrated Jaws Part Number: PF420-2S DETAIL B STANDARD JAW OPTIONS...
  • Page 9: Centerline Adjustment & Lash Removal

    CENTERLINE ADJUSTMENT The PF Series of vises are designed for quick and easy adjustment of the vise centerline. Loosen the four centerline adjustment bolts using a 9/64 hex wrench Adjust the centerline by sliding the nut and screw assembly within the body of the vise.
  • Page 10: Jaw Removal

    JAW REMOVAL The Jaws on the PF 440 are easily removed. The following steps will help you remove them for replacement or maintenance purposes. Loosen the spring plungers with a flat head screwdriver, to remove any spring forces that may be pushing against the rear cover plate. Loosen and remove the two button head screws that attach the rear cover plate to the movable jaw, using a 1/8 hex wrench.
  • Page 11: Machining The Carvable Jaws

    MACHINING THE CARVABLE JAWS For the best results when machining the carvable jaws for the PF Series of vises, follow the procedure below. Use parallels, vise hard jaws, or other precision cut blocks that are set just below the cut surface as shown in the diagram below. Clamp your precision blocks in the vise.
  • Page 12: Maintenance Schedule

    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 warranty. Daily/Weekly Remove chips from surface of vise. Visually inspect for chips, seals for damage and cleanliness.
  • Page 13: Maintenance Log/Notes

    MAINTENANCE LOG/NOTES: MAINTENANCE LOG/NOTES...
  • Page 14: Iron Clad Warranty

    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 or authorized Kurt service center,...
  • Page 15: Thank You

    Kurt Industrial Products // A Division Of Kurt Manufacturing 9445 East River Road NW | Mpls, MN 55433 | workholding@kurt.com Phone 763-574-8309 | Toll Free 877-226-7823 Fax 763-574-8318 | Toll Free Fax 877-226-7823 Manual Revision:...

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