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7.
Use eye and ear protection
. Always wear ISO approved impact safety goggles. Wear a full-face shield if you
are producing metal filings.
8. Always wear ANSI-approved safety glasses or face shield when using striking or power tools with this vise.
(Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses.) Wear hearing protection
when needed.
9.
Do not overreach
. Maintain proper footing and balance at all times.
DO NOT
reach over or across the vise.
10.
Stay alert
. Watch what you are doing and use common sense.
DO NOT
operate any tool or machine when you
are tired.
11.
Check for damaged parts
. Before using any tool or machine, carefully check any part that appears damaged.
Check for alignment and binding of moving parts that may affect proper machine operation.
12. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area.
13.
Keep children away
. Children must never be allowed in the work area.
DO NOT
let them handle machines,
tools, or extension cords.
14.
Store idle equipment
. When not in use, tools must be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up
tools and keep them out of reach of children.
15.
DO NOT operate machine if under the influence of alcohol or drugs
. Read warning labels on prescriptions.
If there is any doubt,
DO NOT
operate the machine.
16. Be sure workpiece is clamped securely between jaws.
17. Do not over tighten
—vise can develop a large clamping force. Use only force which is needed.
18. Do not try to hold workpieces which exceed the jaw capacity of vise.
19. Do not use vise as a press to assemble or disassemble objects.
20. Keep hands clear of jaws.
21. Make sure vise is properly secured to hitch receiver. If using bench mount, bolt to work surface at all mounting
locations using mounting flanges provided on base (customer supplied).
22. Do not use the vise as a step. It will cause an individual to
slip and fall.
23. Keep ground or floor around the vise uncluttered and free of
scrap material, oil and grease. Wear non-slip footwear.
24. Do not place combustible materials or pressurized
containers in vise.
25. Do not force the tool. Do not use a hammer against the
handle or use additional leverage such as cheater bars or
pipe extensions, to tighten the screw handle. For heavier
jobs, use a larger vise.
26. Vehicle safety brake must be engaged before operating vise.
27. DO NOT DRIVE vehicle with material in the vise.
28. IT IS NOT INTENDED FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE DRIVEN WHILE THE VISE IS INSTALLED OR MATERIAL
CLAMP. Use caution repositioning the vehicle in any direction with the vise installed.
29. Make sure the hitch pin is properly engaged and secured with the hair pin before repositioning the vehicle.
30. Read and understand all warnings posted on the vise and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of these
warnings may cause serious injury.