Kurt 3600V Series, Operating Instructions Manual

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5 ENGLISH | Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
For proper vise operation insert the handle on to the hex end of the
vise. Rotate clockwise to clamp and counterclockwise to unclamp your
vise. This handle combined with the correct amount of torque will
provide you with all the clamping force you will need to machine your
parts. A high quality calibrated torque wrench can be used if needed.
DO NOT use any other type of pressure to open or close your vise.
The uses of handle extensions, air impact wrenches, breaker
bars or hammer strikes are not recommended and will void the
warranty if used. This will also cause damage to the thrust bearing
and screw threads. If you need more clamping force you may need to
upgrade the vise to a larger one.
To properly clamp a part in your Kurt vise you should place the part in
the center of the jaws resting on the ways of the vise. Clamping only
on one side or above the movable and stationary jaws can result in jaw
lift or loss of accuracy. (See Fig. 1 on next page)
If one-sided clamping is necessary you MUST use a dummy part on
the other side. When using parallels or step jaws you must select a size
that keeps the bottom of the clamped part at or below the top of the
movable and stationary jaws. Always use jaw plates for clamping. If jaw
plates are not used damage to the mounting surface of the movable
and stationary jaw will occur. This will result in reduced clamping
accuracy and repeatability.