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SWITCHING JAWS

The Upper and Lower Shrinker and 
Stretcher Jaws are attached by (4) 
M4 x 0.70 x 8mm Thumb Screws 
each.

REMOVING JAWS

•  Loosen (Do Not Remove)  

Jaw Thumb Screws  
(2 per side) 

(FIG 6)

.

•  Pull Jaws away from Body and 

slide Wire Bail off the Actuating 
Bar 

(FIG 7)

.

ATTACHING JAWS

•  Slide Jaws onto Body with 

screw slots located under 
Thumb Screws.

•  Place Wire Bail over top of 

Actuating Bar.

•  Tighten Jaw Thumb Screws.

FIG. 6

FIG. 7

Summary of Contents for 51088

Page 1: ...SHRINKER STRETCHER COMBO SET INSTRUCTIONS Item 51088...

Page 2: ...r inside curves use the stretcher to expand metal for outside curves CONTENTS 2 Housings 1 Set of Shrinker Jaws installed in Housing 1 Set of Stretcher Jaws installed in Housing 8 M4 x 0 70 x 8mm Thum...

Page 3: ...uld inflict serious personal injury or property damage Always work in a clean uncluttered environment Be sure there is sufficient working room around the tool to allow for safe handling of various len...

Page 4: ...Also inspect Shrinker Stretcher components for looseness or damage The Shrinker Stretcher consists of heavy metal components which can present a hand finger pinch hazard and cause potentially serious...

Page 5: ...is strongly recommended Use 2 3 8 16 x 1 bolts not included and washers to secure base to an optional 20357 Base Plate for vise mounting or drilled work surface Fig 3 FIG 2 FIG 3 FIG 1 The optionally...

Page 6: ...techelp eastwood com ASSEMBLY Place Handle into bore of the Fulcrum Lever so that the an nular groove is positioned under the Set Screw FIG 4 Using a 3mm Hex Key not included tighten Set Screw in Fulc...

Page 7: ...M4 x 0 70 x 8mm Thumb Screws each REMOVING JAWS Loosen Do Not Remove Jaw Thumb Screws 2 per side FIG 6 Pull Jaws away from Body and slide Wire Bail off the Actuating Bar FIG 7 ATTACHING JAWS Slide Ja...

Page 8: ...s or any other devices which would add additional length to the Handle to increase bending force This will exceed the design limits of the tool and can result in severe injury and or component failure...

Page 9: ...1 Fig 8 Tracing the outline of the piece to be formed from template to metal is critical to achieving a good initial fit with minimal adjustments Fig 8 Make multiple passes by work ing no more than 1...

Page 10: ...l between them as the hardened gripping teeth of the jaws will be permanently damaged The Shrinker and the Stretcher Jaws are toothed to allow them to grip and push inward toward the center together t...

Page 11: ...ng Teeth Brushing with a brass or stainless steel wire brush is highly recommended Check tightness of all hardware Check operation for binding Lubricate sliding parts and pivot points periodically wit...

Page 12: ...wood com PDF version of this manual is available at eastwood com The Eastwood Company 263 Shoemaker Road Pottstown PA 19464 USA 800 343 9353 eastwood com ADDITIONAL ITEMS 51437 Replacement Shrinker St...

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