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Item 33497 

        

SA

FETY

OPERA

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MAINTENANCE

SETUP

Specifications

Maximum  

Capacity

12 Tons  

(24,000 pounds) 

Oil Type

Hydraulic Oil

Note:

 For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer 

to the 

Parts List and Assembly Diagram

 near the end of this manual.

Setup - Before Use:

  Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this 

manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

Inspect tool before use, looking for damaged, loose, and missing parts.   

If any problems are found, do not use tool until repaired.

Components of this Shop Press are heavy.  You will need a helper to safely assemble this product.

Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, 

refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual.

Assembly

1.  Using the Components and Controls section and the 

Parts List and Diagram near the end of the manual, 

lay out and identify all pieces before assembly.

2.  Have a helper hold the Frame Posts (15) 

vertically, and hold them steady until the 

Spreader (16) and Base Supports (14) 

are secured in place.  See Figure A.

Frame Posts (15)

Base Supports (14)

M10

x

30 

Bolts (12)

M10 Nuts 

(13)

Spreader (16) M10 Nuts 

(13)

Figure A

3.  Slide each Base Support under the Frame 

Posts, and place the Spreader between them, 

as shown above.  Line up the bolt holes and 

insert four M10

x

30 Bolts (12) through the 

Spreader, Base Supports and Frame Posts, 

then secure in place with four M10 Nuts (13).

4.  Determine where you want to use the Press. Check 

to ensure that the Frame Posts are perpendicular 

to the Base Supports, then bolt to the floor.  

Refer to 

Mounting to the Floor

 on page 6.

5.  Align the holes on the Upper Beam (1) with 

the holes in the top of the Frame Posts and 

secure in place with four M12

x

110 Bolts (3) and 

M12 Nuts (2).  Check that the assembly is square, 

then finish tightening bolts.  See Figure B.

M12 Nuts (2)

Upper 

Beam (1)

Frame Posts (15)

M12

x

110 

Bolts (3)

Figure B

Summary of Contents for 33497

Page 1: ...n unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Copyright 2022 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams within this manual may not be ...

Page 2: ...ave all warnings and instructions for future reference The warnings precautions and instructions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur The operator must understand that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator 1 Keep hands away from arbor plates and press pin during use 2 ...

Page 3: ...failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of injury 16 Only use with accessories rated to handle the forces exerted by this tool during operation Other accessories not designed for the forces generated may break and forcefully launch pieces 17 Use only with bottle jack included with this press 18 Industrial applications must follow OSHA requirements 19 This product is not a toy ...

Page 4: ...the Components and Controls section and the Parts List and Diagram near the end of the manual lay out and identify all pieces before assembly 2 Have a helper hold the Frame Posts 15 vertically and hold them steady until the Spreader 16 and Base Supports 14 are secured in place See Figure A Frame Posts 15 Base Supports 14 M10x30 Bolts 12 M10 Nuts 13 Spreader 16 M10 Nuts 13 Figure A 3 Slide each Bas...

Page 5: ...ame Posts so you have room to place the Jack Plate 7 You can re adjust the placement of the Press Apron after assembly 7 Insert the Eye Bolts 6 into the holes in the Jack Plate and secure in place with two M8 Nuts 8 See Figure D Jack Plate 7 Eye Bolts 6 M8 Nuts 8 Figure D 8 Place the Arbor Plates 9 on the Press Apron Angle the Jack Plate so the rails of the Jack Plate straddle the Frame Posts then...

Page 6: ...d drill four 1 2 diameter mounting holes in the Base Supports and use as a template to mark the spots where four 1 2 diameter holes will be drilled in the concrete or wood floor Check for any hidden wiring or cables and adjust the location for the holes as needed Then temporarily set the Shop Press aside 2 For concrete floors use a masonry drill bit to drill the four 1 2 diameter holes about 3 4 d...

Page 7: ...or technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 33497 SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCE SETUP Components and Controls Jack Plate Jack Upper Beam Press Apron Arbor Plates Frame Posts Jack Handle Base Supports ...

Page 8: ...dle Figure G 2 Insert the Handle into the Plunger Fulcrum Assembly Apply pressure to the Saddle and pump the Handle quickly several times 3 Check the Oil Fill Hole and if necessary top off the Oil Fill Hole with hydraulic oil 4 Replace the Oil Filler Plug 5 Place the slot on the Jack Handle over the Release Valve Screw Turn the Handle clockwise to close the Release Valve 6 Test the Jack several ti...

Page 9: ...eaning Maintenance and Lubrication 1 BEFORE EACH USE inspect the general condition of the Shop Press and Bottle Jack Check for loose hardware cracked bent or broken parts loose or missing parts misalignment or binding of moving parts any other condition that may affect its safe operation 2 BEFORE EACH USE test the Bottle Jack for proper operation If the Bottle Jack appears not to be working proper...

Page 10: ...lug X X Check that Release Valve is closed fully X X X Valves may be blocked and may not close fully To flush the valves 1 Lower the Saddle and securely close the Release Valve 2 Manually lift the saddle several inches 3 Open the Release Valve and force the saddle down as quickly as possible X X X Jack may be low on oil Check the oil level and refill if needed Jack may require bleeding see instruc...

Page 11: ... 11 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 33497 SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCE SETUP Assembly Diagram 2 2 2 2 1 3 3 4 4 5 6 6 15 15 9 9 8 8 11 11 10 13 13 14 12 12 12 12 14 13 13 3 3 7 17 16 ...

Page 12: ...y the merchandise If our inspection verifies the defect we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement We will return repaired products at our expense but if we determine there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty then you m...

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