Sealey MW20 Manual

Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard, this product will, if used according to these instructions,
and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS. USE
THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR
PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.
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1. SAFETY
Retain this manual for future reference. Read all of the manual before using the tool.
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1.1. GENERAL SAFETY
WARNING! When using tool, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage.
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Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
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Observe work area conditions. DO NOT use machines or power tools in damp or wet locations. DO NOT expose to rain.
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Keep work area well lit.
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Keep children away. Children must never be allowed in the work area.
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Store idle equipment. When not in use, tools must be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up tools and keep out of reach
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of children.
DO NOT force tool. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended.
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DO NOT use inappropriate attachments in an attempt to exceed the tool capacity.
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Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force a small tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool.
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DO NOT modify this tool and do not use this tool for a purpose for which it was not intended.
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Dress properly. DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewellery as they can be caught in moving parts.
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Protective clothes and non-skid footwear are recommended when working.
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Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair.
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Use eye protection. Always wear approved impact safety goggles. Wear a full face shield if you are producing metal filings. Wear an
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approved dust mask or respirator when working around metal, wood, and chemical dusts and mists.
DO NOT overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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Keep hands and fingers clear of the jaws when operating.
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Maintain tools with care. Keep tools clean for better and safer performance. For your safety, service and maintenance should be
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performed regularly by a qualified technician.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. The handle must be kept clean, dry, and free from oil and grease at all
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` times.
Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Check that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool or machine work surface
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before use.
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. DO NOT operate any tool when you are tired.
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Check for damaged parts. Before using tool, any part that appears damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will
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operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment and binding of moving parts; any broken parts or mounting
fixtures; and any other condition that may affect proper operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by
a qualified technician.
Replacement parts and accessories. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts will void the
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warranty. Only use accessories intended for use with this tool.
DO NOT operate tool if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels if taking prescription medicine to determine if
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your judgment or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate the tool.
Workpiece may be sharp. After bending or cutting workpieces use caution. Be aware of sharp edges or metal debris of metal that may
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be created. Use heavy duty gloves when handling the workpiece.
WARNING! The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and
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situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into
this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
2. INTRODUCTION
Fabricate and repair panels with ease, shaping metal using both shrinking and stretching jaws. Create smooth radius curves in sheet metal
without the need for cutting, welding, heating, or hammering. Shrinker contracts sheet metal for inside curves, while the stretcher expands sheet
metal for outside curves, forming curves to a radius as small as 76mm/3''. Hand-operated press with 45:1 leverage and a 356mm/14'' handle,
allowing for easy operation. Constructed with mild steel capacity of 1.2mm/18 gauge and aluminium capacity of 1.6mm/16 gauge, featuring jaw
clearance of 3.2mm/1/8 inch and a throat of 25.4mm/1 inch.
3. SPECIFICATION
Model No: ....................................................................MW20
Throat: ...................................................................... 25.4mm
© Jack Sealey Limited
METAL SHRINKER & STRETCHER TOOL FOR
SHEET FABRICATION WITH 1" THROAT
MODEL NO:
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MW20
Capacity:
Mild Steel: .............................................................. 18 gauge
Aluminium: ............................................................. 16 gauge
MW20 Issue:2 23/09/24