MODEL 78048 SHOP PRESSES
OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
PROFESSIONAL LIFTING EQUIPMENT
®
BEFORE USING A PRESS, READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY AND
THOROUGHLY, UNDERSTAND ITS OPERATING PROCEDURES,
SAFETY WARNINGS AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE ACCIDENTS RESULTING
IN SERIOUS OR FATAL PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
The use of hydraulic shop presses is subject to certain hazards that
cannot be prevented by mechanical means, but only by the exercise of
intelligence, care, and common sense. It is therefore essential to have
owners and personnel involved in the use and operation of equipment
who are careful, competent, trained, and qualified in the safe operation
of the equipment and its proper use. Examples of hazards are part
breakage resulting in flying parts, slipping and dropping of components to
be pressed caused primarily by not using guards or protective blankets
over the components, improperly securing adjustments on the press,
improperly securing components to be pressed, overloading and off-
center loads.
It is the responsibility of the owner to make sure all personnel read this
manual prior to using this device. It is also the responsibility of the device
owner to keep this manual intact and in a convenient location for all to see
and read. If the manual is lost or not legible, contact Norco Industries,
Inc. for a free replacement. If the operator is not fluent in English, the
product and safety instructions shall be read to and discussed with the
operator in the operator’s native language by the purchaser/ owner or
his designee, making sure that the operator comprehends its contents.
Protective blankets may afford protection from injuries to users and
others should part breakage occur. Because of the variety of situations
that require guarding, it is the user’s responsibility to determine the best
method of protection.
WARRANTY
This press blanket is covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. For details
see the back cover of Norco’s product catalog.
IMPORTANT: READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING
• Always use a guard or protective blanket during pressing applications
to avoid possible injury caused by flying parts. There are a multitude
of possible press uses, therefore it is impossible to design a guard that
will meet every application. The press owner must provide his own
guarding or protective blanket.
• Do not use press beyond its rated capacity.
• Wear protective eye wear during press operation. If possible position
the press in an isolated area and shield it to prevent possible injury to
others.
• Use only Norco adapters and accessories.
• During the press operation, keep hands out of the area between the
press head channel and press bed. Also keep body parts out from
under the press bed.
• Make sure setup is stable. Components to be pressed shall be well
supported and aligned to prevent slippage and breaking. Make sure
press bed pins are inserted in the upright frame holes all the way and
the pins are fully supporting the press bed channel flanges before
pressing.
• Press owners are responsible for the placement, maintenance and safe
operation of the press in accordance with federal (OSHA), state, and
local safety standards.
Note: Revision letters (A, B, C, D etc.) after model numbers have been omitted as they do not affect the setup,
operating and maintenance instructions of a particular product unless otherwise noted.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Make sure the press work setup is in accordance with all the warnings previously mentioned in the “WARNING” section of this manual.
Wrap the blanket around the work to be performed and secure with the straps provided. Once the operation is complete, always reduce
the force from the workpiece prior to removing the blanket.
1.
Always store the press blanket in a well protected area where
it will not be exposed to inclement weather, corrosive vapors,
abrasive dust, or any other harmful elements.
2.
Every press blanket owner is responsible for keeping the label
clean and readable. Use a mild soap solution to wash external
surfaces of the press but not any moving hydraulic components.
Contact Norco Industries for a replacement label if your press
blanket label becomes unreadable.
3.
Inspect the press blanket before each use. Do not use the
press blanket is cracked, torn, or shows sign of damage.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
REPAIR SERVICE
If your Norco product requires service or repair, contact the Norco
Customer Service Department for the location of the nearest Norco
Authorized Service Center.
Norco Industries, Inc.
365 West Victoria St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 639-4000 • Fax: (310) 639-7411
www.norcoindustries.com
It will be necessary to provide the Norco Authorized Service Center
with a copy of the bill of sale if requesting warranty repair. If the
authorized service center determines your product is eligible for
warranty repair, the repair will be made at no charge and returned
freight prepaid. The cost of non-warrantable service, repair, and
return freight is the customer’s responsibility.
