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Rivet Spinner and Chain Breaker Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Item #53959 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
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Thank you very much for choosing a Strongway™ product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________ Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.
Table of Contents Intended Use ............................4 Important Safety Information ....................... 4 Specific Operation Warnings ....................... 5 Main Parts of Product ........................... 6 Assembly Instructions .......................... 6 Spinner Anvil/Take-up Handle Chart ....................6 Before Each Use ............................ 7 Operating Instructions .......................... 7 After Each Use ............................
Intended Use The Strongway Rivet Spinner and Chain Breaker safely breaks chain pitches and connects chain loops with a professional, factory-spun look. This 2-in-1 tool offers a complete solution for your chainsaw chain maintenance and repair needs. Important Safety Information ⚠WARNING...
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. Air vents on the tool often cover moving parts and should be avoided. ...
Main Parts of Product Reference Subassembly Base Anvil Handle Thrust Assembly Instructions Bench Mounting The rivet spinner and chain breaker is equipped with two holes for mounting. Lag screws or bolts (not supplied) may be used to hold the unit into position (A). Mount with rivet spinner and chain breaker flush with the side or front of the bench area.
Replacing the Spinner/Anvil To remove a worn or damaged spinner/anvil, unscrew the take-up handle until the spinner anvil can be easily removed (B). Replace it with a new or repaired anvil and take-up handle. Note: The unit is supplied with two spinner anvils marked ”A” ”B” and two take-up handles to match the spinner anvils.
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Replacing the Punch 1. To remove a worn or damaged punch, loosen the set screw with an Allen wrench (h). 2. Insert a new punch into the punch holder. (Push the punch up with the unit fully seated.) Tighten the set screw (i). Replacing a Broken Drive Link The point of breakage usually occurs at or near the rivet hole.
Note: A. When breaking a chain at the cutter, make sure the cutter is in the correct position (illustration m, previous page). B. For cutters with depth gauges, as in illustration n, make sure to position the cutter properly, shown in illustration o, using the side of the adjustable anvil with the slot.
Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or '"Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or “Your”) that the Strongway product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase.
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