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: 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.
Essential for the assembly and disassembly of suspension units. Suitable for most types of classic and modern
motorcycle coil springs. Supplied with four spare plastic spring protectors in metal storage case. Use with ratchet
wrench.
Drive:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/8”Sq & 17mm Hex
Maximum Jaw Opening:
. . . . . . . 105mm
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:
MOTORCYCLE COIL SPRING COMPRESSOR
MODEL No:
VS1824
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.
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
VS1824 Issue No: 1 - 04/06/09
2. DESCRIPTION & SPECIFICATION
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.
ALWAYS KEEP FORCE SCREWS
WELL LUBRICATED.
DO NOT USE AIR TOOLS
