3.2
HANDLE SPREAD CHECK
CHECKING TOOL ADJUSTMENT
1. Insert upper and lower dies in place.
2. Lay tool on a flat surface, open handle
A
and allow
it to close under its own weight. The dies should be
touching.
3. Measure distance between handle grips. In a properly
adjusted tool, the distance should be betwen 11” and
14”. If it is less than 11” or more than 14”, the tool
needs adjustment. (See graphic below).
LOCKING PIN
ADJUSTING SCREW
MEASURE HERE
HANDLE
A
DIE RETAINING SPRING
ADJUSTING TOOL
1. Loosen lockscrew.
2. To increase distance between handles, turn adjusting
screw clockwise.
3. To decrease distance between handles, turn
adjusting screw counterclockwise.
4. Tighten lockscrew.
5. Recheck handle distance. Adjust again, if necessary.
UPPER DIE
LOWER DIE
LOCK SCREW
TOOL HEAD
RAM
STOP
FLAT SURFACE OR TABLE TOP
To ensure the tool will produce a reliable compression, the tool must be properly adjusted.
Tool adjustment is mandatory when switching between 13400 Color-Keyed
®
and 11800 series Sta-Kon
®
dies.
3.0
3.1
VISUAL INSPECTION
3.3
GAGING PROCEDURE
CALIBRATION VERIFICATION
NOTE:
Calibration verification of the tool is mandatory when switching between 13400 Color-Keyed
®
and 11800 Sta-Kon
®
series dies.
Otherwise, it should be performed whenever damage or suspected damage has occurred or as often as operating conditions warrant.
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1. Tool must be free of cracks, sharp edges and
other obvious imperfections that may affect
performance of the tool. Nest area must be free
of burrs, dents or scratches.
NOTE:
Wipe dies before gaging.
1. Squeeze handles until jaws are fully closed.
2. Select gage pin which can be inserted into nest
with minimal hand pressure, see graphic below.
3. Gage pin should fall between the limits shown on
tables in section 3.4 & 3.5.
GAGE PIN