Forward Base Mounting
[Forward logo: stylized feline head with text 'Forward']
OPERATION
Mount vise to work surface in desired location by securing all mounting flanges located on base. See Dimension drawing at back of document. Use four 3/8" diameter bolts, 2 inches longer than the bench top thickness, flat washers and nuts (customer supplied).
Do not weld vise to any metal object. Make sure the bench top to which the vise is mounted is properly secured.
The vise is shipped with a protective coating. This coating should be removed before operation. Use penetrating oil to remove protective coating.
Secure vise in the desired rotational position by hand tightening the lock handles. Do not use a pipe extension or cheater bar. This may cause handles to bend and overstress locking bolt threads.
Open jaws of vise and place workpiece between jaws in desired position. Secure workpiece between jaws by rotating leadscrew handle. Be sure workpiece is held securely in vise. Never use hammer, pipe extension or cheater bar on leadscrew handle of vise.
MOUNTING DIMENSIONS
NOT TO SCALE!
- Overall width: 4 15/16 inches
- Overall height: 4 1/8 inches
- Center-to-center distance between opposite mounting holes: 4 inches
- Diameter of each mounting hole: 7/16 inches (indicated as 4-ø7/16)