HOW TO DUPLICATE KEYS
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Using the four-way vise jaws (cont.)
To obtain the best gripping action possible, it is neces-
sary to assure that the proper vise jaw position is select-
ed for each key you duplicate. The vise positions are
explained below and proper usage shown in figure 2.
Standard - for holding regular cylinder keys, such as
house keys, single sided automotive keys, padlock keys,
with one or two shoulders.
Narrow - for holding the 1092B and other narrow width
keys.
Wide - for holding the Ford double-sided keys and simi-
lar types, either primary or secondary. When positioning
the keys in the vise jaws, lay the key so that its center
ledge is flat against the top surface of the jaw.
X - Ideal for holding most double-sided convenience
keys used on most current automobiles. Grip these keys
by the grooves rather than the blade edge where the cuts
are located (see Fig. 2).
To reposition the vise jaws, as from Standard to Wide,
first loosen the wing nuts. Then lift upward on the top
and bottom of each vise jaw as a complete unit to raise
them above their seat in the carriage. Rotate the jaws
until the chosen vise position is facing toward the rear of
the machine and lower the jaws back into contact with
the carriage. Both left and right vise jaws should be rotat-
ed to the same position.
Figure 2
Figure 1
General key duplication procedures
WARNING: Do not install or remove keys unless the
off/on switch is in the OFF position! Always wear eye
protection when operating this machine!
There are four procedures that the machine operator per-
forms to insure proper duplication of a key:
1. Selection of the proper key blank. Compare the head,
length, and key blank's cross section (width, angle,
and location of grooves) with the key to be duplicat-
ed to assure that a proper match has been made.
2. Ensuring both four-way vise jaws have been placed in
the proper position for the type of key to be duplicat-
ed. See “Using the four-way vise jaws” section of this
manual.
3. Proper alignment of the pattern key and blank key
within the vise jaws. See “Aligning keys in the vise
jaws”.
4. Actual duplication of the pattern key; which can be
properly accomplished only after the previous steps
are performed.
Using the four-way vise jaws
Your 045 HD is equipped with the KABA ILCO versatile
Four-way, Super Jaw 3 vise jaws. They feature four
unique clamping surfaces to securely grip virtually any
typical cylinder key (see Fig. 1).
Rotate both
jaws as a set
Using standard position
Using X position
Using wide position
Using narrow position
Super Jaw 2
vise jaw shown
gripping a typical
automotive key
