Maintenance Schedule
It is very important to perform regular maintenance on your Kurt vise to
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sure proper operation. Improper maintenance will result in poor vise
performance and may void your warranty.
Daily/ Weekly
1.
Remove chips from surface of vise.
2.
Visually inspect seals for damage and cleanliness.
3.
Visually inspect for chip entrapments and remove when necessary.
4.
Air-dry and apply rust inhibiting oil to the machined surface of the vise.
Monthly
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
1.
Open the vise to the maximum opening.
2.
Remove the main screw (#4 in Fig.7).
3.
Remove and inspect the thrust bearing and washers (#5 & #6 in Fig.7).
4.
Remove the protective plug (#12/13 in Fig.7) from the back.
5.
Remove any chips, clean and apply a light coat of machine oil to the
machined surface of the following item
a.
Screw assembly
(clean exposed threads on the screw and base)
b.
Bed of vise
c.
Inside of the vise
6.
Install the thrust bearing and washers.
7.
Install main screw.
8.
Your vise is now ready for use. Open and close your vise to check for
proper operation. Center the part to be clamped in the vise and close. Your
parts should be centered from side to side to insure proper clamping.
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