Sealey AUTO SERVICE AK3844 Instructions

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 AND CAUTIONS. USE THIS 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. PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
 WARNING! Ensure Health & Safety, local authority and general
workshop practice regulations are adhered to when using this
equipment.
 Familiarise yourself with the applications, limitations and
potential hazards of this spring compressor.
 Maintain the spring compressor in good condition. Replace or
repair damaged parts. Use 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.
 WARNING! Wear approved safety eye protection (standard
spectacles are not adequate).
 Maintain correct balance and footing. Ensure the floor is not
slippery and wear non-slip shoes.
 Remove ill fitting clothes. Remove ties, watches, rings and other
loose jewellery. Contain or tie back long hair.
 Wear appropriate protective clothing.
 Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the working
area.
 Ensure jaws are correctly engaged on spring before commencing
compression.
 DANGER! Stop compressing the spring before it becomes coil
bound.
 DO NOT leave compressed spring unattended.
 DO NOT operate spring compressor if parts are damaged or
missing as this may cause failure and/or personal injury.
 DO NOT use the spring compressor for a task it was not
designed to perform.
 DO NOT allow untrained persons to use the spring compressor.
 DO NOT operate spring compressor if you are tired, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or intoxicating
medication.
 When not in use clean and store the spring compressor in a safe, dry, childproof location.
 WARNING! Do not use air tools with this product.
 WARNING! Determine the outer diameter and the compressed load of the spring and check that the
compressor is suitable.
 WARNING! Do not compress the spring to an extent where the coil windings touch.
 WARNING! 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.
 WARNING! The warnings, cautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover
all possible conditions and 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.
2. DESCRIPTION & SPECIFICATION
Features spring loaded safety jaws for easy location of the jaws on assembly. Prevents accidental release of spring
under load. Use with 24mm hex socket or spanner.
Drive: . . . . . 24mm Hex
INSTRUCTIONS FOR:
COIL SPRING COMPRESSOR 2PC
WITH SAFETY JAWS
MODEL No:
Max. Jaw Opening . . 230mm
Original Language Version
AK3844
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AK3844 Issue No.1 02/11/09