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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
It is very important to perform regular maintenance on your Kurt vise to
assure 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 for chips, 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
1.
Open the vise to the maximum opening.
2.
Remove the movable jaws using the procedure on page 10.
3.
Turn the movable jaw over and clean the inside cavity.
4.
Remove any chips, clean and apply a light coat of machine oil to the
machined surface of the following item
a.
Nut and Screw assembly (clean exposed threads on the screw)
b.
Bed of vise (top of “rails”)
c.
Inside of the vise between the center ways.
5.
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.
(See Fig.1 below)
