Sealey VS1824 Manual

Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard, this product will, if used according to these
instructions, and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS. USE
THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR
PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.
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1. SafETY
WaRning! ensure Health & Safety, local authority and general workshop practice regulations
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are adhered to when using this equipment.
Familiarise yourself with the applications, limitations and potential hazards of this spring
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compressor.
Maintain the spring compressor in good condition. Replace or repair damaged parts. Use
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genuine parts only. Unauthorised parts may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.
Keep the work area clean, uncluttered and ensure there is adequate lighting.
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WaRning! Wear approved safety eye protection (standard spectacles are not adequate).
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Maintain correct balance and footing. ensure the floor is not slippery and wear non-slip shoes.
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Remove ill fitting clothes. Remove ties, watches, rings and other loose jewellery. Contain or tie
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back long hair.
Wear appropriate protective clothing.
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Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the working area.
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ensure jaws are correctly engaged on spring before commencing compression.
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▲ DangER! Stop compressing the spring before it becomes coil bound.
DO nOT leave compressed spring unattended.
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DO nOT operate spring compressor if parts are damaged or missing as this may cause failure
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and/or personal injury.
DO nOT use the spring compressor for a task it was not designed to perform.
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DO nOT allow untrained persons to use the spring compressor.
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DO nOT operate spring compressor if you are tired, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
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intoxicating medication.
When not in use clean and store the spring compressor in a safe, dry, childproof location.
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WaRning: The warnings, cautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and
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situations that may occur. It must be understood that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but
must be applied by the operator.
▲ DangER! DO nOT compress the spring to an extent where the coil windings touch.
▲ DangER! DO nOT compress the spring to an extent where the jaws touch.
ensure the jaws and the body of the compressor are correctly aligned at all times during spring compression.
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2. inTRODuCTiOn
essential for the assembly and disassembly of suspension units. Suitable for most types of
classic and modern motorcycle coil springs. Supplied with four spare plastic spring protectors in
metal storage case. Use with ratchet wrench.
3. SpECifiCaTiOn
drive: .....................................................................................................3/8"Sq & 17mm Hex
Maximum Jaw opening: ............................................................................................. 105mm
Maximum Rated Capacity: .............................................................................. 800kg per pair
4. OpERaTiOn
▲ DangER! DO nOT compress the spring to an extent where the coil windings touch.
▲ DangER! DO nOT compress the spring to an extent where the jaws touch.
ensure the jaws and the body of the compressor are correctly aligned at all times during
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spring compression.
4.1. Remove shock absorber from motorcycle according to procedures recommended in the
manufacturer's manual.
4.1.1. Place the VS1824 body into position engaging the jaws on the spring as far apart as
possible as shown in fig.1.
© Jack Sealey limited
MOTORCYCLE COiL SpRing COMpRESSOR
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Original Language Version
VS1824
Wear protective Warning
clothing
aLWaYS KEEp fORCE SCREWS
WELL LuBRiCaTED.
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DO nOT uSE aiR TOOLS
fig.1
VS1824 Issue 2 (2) 13/02/19