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Item 97160

For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.

SPECIFICATIONS

Clamp Capacity

Tables up to 1.37 IN. Thick

Adjusts

360° at Base and Jaw

Maximum Jaw Opening

2.25 IN.

Maximum Vise Travel

2.25 IN.

Jaws

2.5 IN. L x 0.59 IN. H

SET UP INSTRUCTIONS

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT 
SAFETY INFORMATION section at the 
beginning of this manual including 
all text under subheadings therein 
before set up or use of this product.

Note:

 For additional information regarding the parts 

listed in the following pages, refer to the Assembly 
Diagram near the end of this manual.

1. 

Connect the Clamp to a work surface.  
The work surface must be able to hold the combined 
weight of the Vise and intended workpieces.  

2. 

For heavy duty use or long term installation, 
mount the Vise directly to the work surface.  Use 
the holes in the Vise as a template to mark the 
work surface.  Verify that installation surface has 
no hidden utility lines before drilling or driving 
screws.  Drill holes and attach the Vise firmly to 
the work surface with appropriate hardware.  

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT 
SAFETY INFORMATION section at the 
beginning of this manual including 
all text under subheadings therein 
before set up or use of this product.

1. 

Choose the Jaws that are most 
appropriate for the job.  

2. 

Loosen the T-handles and turn the Vise in the 
best position for the job.  Tighten the T-handles.  

3. 

Turn the Handle to open the Jaws of the 
Vise.  Place the workpiece between the Jaws 
and close the Vise.  The Jaws can damage 
soft workpieces, do not overtighten.

4. 

Clean, then store the product indoors 
out of children’s reach.

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

CAUTION

Damaged products can fail, causing personal 
injury.  Do not use a damaged product.  If 
abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the 
problem corrected before further use.

1. 

BEFORE EACH USE,

 inspect the general 

condition of the product.  Check for loose 
screws, misalignment or binding of moving 
parts, cracked or broken parts and any other 
condition that may affect its safe operation.

2. 

AFTER USE,

 clean external surfaces 

of the product with clean cloth.

3. 

Keep the Vise well lubricated.  Clean 
Jaws to prevent soiling workpieces.

Replacing the Jaws

To replace or attach different jaws.  Use a screwdriver 
to remove the screws in the face of the jaw.  
Attach the new jaws with the same screws.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING 

CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR 
HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY 
DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE 
TOOL ONLY.  NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR 
DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR 
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE 
OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO 
THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED 
TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT.  IN 
FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR 
EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS 
REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY 
CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT 
BY THE BUYER.  THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND 
LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS 
TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT 
PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER 
INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

Record

 

Product’s Serial Number Here: 

 

Note:

  If product has no serial number, record 

month and year of purchase instead.

Note:

  Some parts are listed and shown 

for illustration purposes only, and are not 
available individually as replacement parts.  
Specify UPC 193175412348 when ordering parts.

Summary of Contents for 97160

Page 1: ...rence 20j When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Copyright 2020 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams within this manua...

Page 2: ...is product or use it for a purpose for which it is not intended 3 Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the product s operation If damaged have the product repaired before use 4 Use the product in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of product taking into account the working cond...

Page 3: ...children s reach MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING CAUTION Damaged products can fail causing personal injury Do not use a damaged product If abnormal noise or vibration occurs have the problem corrected before further use 1 BEFORE EACH USE inspect the general condition of the product Check for loose screws misalignment or binding of moving parts cracked or broken parts and any other condition that may aff...

Page 4: ...cial or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or ...

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