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PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Shrinker or
Stretcher
Jaws Not
Shrinking or
Stretching
Gripping Teeth of Jaws Filled with Metal
Particle Accumulation
Remove Jaws from Body and use wire brush to remove metal particle
accumulation and filings from Gripping Teeth.
Jaw Retaining Screws Loose
Tighten Jaw Retaining Screws with a 4mm Hex Key (not included).
Shrinker or
Stretcher
Jaws Slipping
Excessive Oil or Debris on Gripping
Teeth
Remove Jaws from Body and use wire brush to remove metal particle
accumulation and filings from Gripping Teeth.
Use Eastwood PRE or suitable solvent to remove excessive oil from Gripping
Teeth.
Paint or Rust on Surface of Workpiece
Metal
Clean metal surface completely before continuing.
Clean Jaw Gripping Teeth with a wire brush before continuing.
Shrinker or
Stretcher
Binding or
Difficult to
Operate
Pivot Points and Sliding Surfaces
Needing Lubrication
Lubricate all pivot points and sliding surfaces with medium-bodied lubricating
oil.
NOTE:
Use care to avoid getting oil on Gripping Teeth.
The Metal Gauge Being Used is
Too Thick
Choose a thinner gauge material.
18 Gauge Mild Carbon Steel, 16 Gauge Aluminum, 20 Gauge Stainless.
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