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Troubleshooting Tips
If properly maintained, The Kurt SCD430 vise will operate trouble free
for many years. In some cases, it will be necessary to troubleshoot.
Use the information below to help in the process.
Problem: My vise turns hard.
Tip: Allow for break in of vise.
Tip: As a used vise, it could be filled with chips and threads could be
jammed. Properly clean and grease vise.
Tip: The set screw in the back of the movable jaws may be to tight.
Back off the set screw an 1/8 of a turn counter-clockwise.
Problem: My vise will not turn in either direction.
Tip: The vise is jammed with debris. Disassemble and clean as needed.
Problem: My vise won't hold tolerance.
Tip: You may be experiencing jaw lift from clamping too high or on one
side of the jaw. Lower the part in the vise jaw and clamp more material.
Problem: My vise is stiff when clamping on a part or is difficult to back
off a part.
Tip: The vise's thrust bearing pack may need to be replaced.
Problem: My vise is not clamping at a high clamping force.
Tip: The vise's thrust bearing pack may need to be replaced.
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