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WARNING! Ensure Health & Safety, local authority and general 
workshop practice regulations are adhered to when using this 

 equipment.

Familiarise yourself with the applications, limitations and 
potential hazards of this spring compressor.

Maintain the spring compressor in good condition. Replace or 
repair damaged parts. Use genuine parts only. 

Unauthorised  

parts may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.

Keep the work area clean, uncluttered and ensure there is 
adequate lighting.

WARNING!

 Wear approved safety eye protection (standard 

spectacles are not adequate).

Maintain correct balance and footing. Ensure the floor is not 
slippery and wear non-slip shoes.

Remove ill fitting clothes. Remove ties, watches, rings and other 
loose jewellery. Contain or tie back long hair.

Wear appropriate protective clothing. 

Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the working 

 area.

Ensure jaws are correctly engaged on spring before commencing 

 compression.

DANGER! Stop compressing the spring before it becomes coil 

 bound. 

DO NOT

 leave compressed spring unattended.

DO NOT

 operate spring compressor if parts are damaged or 

missing as this may cause failure and/or personal injury.

DO NOT

 use the spring compressor for a task it was not 

designed to perform.

DO NOT

 allow untrained persons to use the spring compressor.

DO NOT

 operate spring compressor if you are tired, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or intoxicating 

 medication.

When not in use clean and store the spring compressor in a safe, dry, childproof location.  

WARNING!

 Do not use air tools with this product.

WARNING!

  Determine the outer diameter and the compressed load of the spring and check that the 

compressor is suitable.

WARNING!

 Do not compress the spring to an extent where the coil windings touch.

WARNING!

 Do not compress the spring to an extent where the jaws touch.

Ensure the jaws and the body of the compressor are correctly aligned at all times during spring   

 

 compression.

WARNING! The warnings, cautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover 
all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood that common sense and 
caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be applied by the operator.

Features spring loaded safety jaws for easy location of the jaws on assembly. Prevents accidental release of spring 
under load. Use with 24mm hex socket or spanner.

Drive:  . . . . . 24mm Hex

Max. Jaw Opening . . 230mm

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL 

REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS. USE THIS PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE 
PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL 
INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR:

COIL SPRING COMPRESSOR 2PC
WITH SAFETY JAWS

MODEL No:

AK3844

Thank you for purchasing a Sealey Product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions and 
properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 2.   DESCRIPTION & SPECIFICATION

Original Language Version

AK3844     Issue No.1   02/11/09

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