PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNING. USE THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IT IS
INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND/OR SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY. PLEASE KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.
We’ve done all we can to assure this press offers the utmost in safety, but you have to do your part. No
amount of warning can take the place of your good judgment, so make sure it’s the first thing you bring to
any job. Beyond that here are some obvious tips:
Steel and other materials can shatter, so always use protective eye-wear that complies with the
appropriate ANSI code.
If you detect anything that may indicate imminent structural failure, stop using the press immediately and
inspect it thoroughly.
Bolt the press to the floor if it is to be used on bulky or unstable items.
Do not use press to compress springs or any other item that could disengage and cause a potential flying
hazard.
Use this press for the purpose for which it is intended. Do not use it for any other purpose it is not designed
to perform.
Keep children and unauthorized persons away from the work area.
Remove loose fitting clothing. Remove ties, watches, rings and other loose jewelry and contain long hair.
Wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles, full-face impact safety shield and heavy-duty work gloves
when operating the press.
Keep proper balance and footing, do not over-reach and wear nonskid footwear.
Only use this press on a surface that is stable, level, dry and not slippery, and capable of sustaining the
load. Keep the surface clean, tidy and free form unrelated materials and ensure that there is adequate
lighting.
Inspect the press before each use. Do not use if bent, broke, cracked, leaking or otherwise damaged. Any
suspect parts are noted or it has been subjected to a shock load.
Check to ensure that all applicable bolts and nuts are firmly tightened.
Ensure that work piece is center-loaded and secure.
Keep hands and feet away from bed area at all times.
Do not use the shop press to compress spring or any other item that could disengage and cause a
potential hazard. Never stand directly in front of loaded press and never leave loaded press unattended.
Do not operate the press when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or an intoxicating
medication.
Do not allow untrained persons to operate the press.
Do not make any modifications to the press.
Do not use brake fluid or any other improper fluid and avoid mixing different types of oil when adding
hydraulic oil. Only good quality hydraulic jack oil can be used.
Do not expose the press to rain or any other kind of bad weather.
If the press needs repairing and/or there are any parts that need to be replaced, have it repaired by
authorized technicians and only use the replacement parts supplied by the manufacturer.
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