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59766
1 TON ARBOR PRESS
Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
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Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.
Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information .................... 2
Specifications ........................................... 4
Assembly .................................................. 5
Operation .................................................. 7
Maintenance ............................................. 9
Parts List and Diagram ............................ 10
Warranty .................................................. 12
WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions.
Failure to heed these markings may result in
personal injury and/or property damage. Save all
warnings and instructions for future reference.
The warnings, precautions, and instructions
discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. The
operator must understand that common sense and
caution are factors, which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the operator.
Work area
Keep the work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas
increase the risks of electric shock, fire, and injury to persons.
Personal safety
1. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating the tool.
Do not use the tool while tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating the
tool increases the risk of injury to persons.
2. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry, or long hair increases the risk of injury to
persons as a result of being caught in moving parts.
3. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. Proper footing
and balance enables better control of
the tool in unexpected situations.
4. Use safety equipment. Wear heavy-duty work
gloves during use. Non-skid safety shoes and a hard
hat must be used for the applicable conditions.
5. Always wear eye protection. Wear ANSI-approved
safety goggles, heavy-duty work gloves, and
steel-toe work boots during set up and/or use.
Tool use and care
1. Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for the
application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which the tool is designed.
2. Store the tool when it is idle out of reach of
children and other untrained persons. A tool
is dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
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3. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition
that affects the tool’s operation. If damaged,
have the tool serviced before using. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
There is a risk of bursting if the tool is damaged.
4. Use only accessories that are identified by the
manufacturer for the specific tool model. Use of
an accessory not intended for use with the specific
tool model, increases the risk of injury to persons.
Service
1. Tool service must be performed only
by qualified repair personnel.
2. When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Use only authorized parts.
3. Use only the lubricants supplied with the
tool or specified by the manufacturer.
Specific Safety Rules
1. Keep hands away from Plate and
Rack Press during use.
2. Do not move workpiece while compressed.
3. Bolt to workbench before use.
4. Keep area under arbor plates clear. If arbor
plates rest on obstruction (i.e. bolt, debris,
etc.), it creates an uneven press, causing
excess stress and possible breakage.
5. Avoid off-center loads. Do not operate if
workpiece tilts or binds during compression.
6. STOP and release compression if you suspect
imminent structural failure. If safe, inspect
thoroughly and reposition before proceeding.
7. Do not compress springs or other elastic
objects. They could disengage hazardously.
8. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles,
heavy-duty work gloves, and steel-toe
work boots during set up and/or use.
9. Keep bystanders out of work area.
10. 1 Ton Limit. Do not operate the Arbor
Press beyond rated capacity.
11. Inspect before every use; do not use
if parts are loose or damaged.
12. Press service must be performed only
by qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury.
13. When servicing Press use only identical replacement
parts – refer to attached, product-specific parts list
and diagram. Follow instructions in the “User -
Maintenance Instructions” section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
maintenance instructions may create a risk of injury.
14. Only use with accessories rated to handle the
forces exerted by this tool during operation. Other
accessories not designed for the forces generated
may break and forcefully launch pieces.
15. Industrial applications must follow
OSHA requirements.
16. This product is not a toy. Keep it
out of reach of children.
17. Maintain labels and nameplates on the
Arbor Press. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
18. The warnings, precautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. It must be understood by the
operator that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this product,
but must be supplied by the operator.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Specifications
Capacity 1 Ton
Maximum Height 5-1/2″
Maximum Diameter 8″
Largest Arbor 1-1/8″
Ram Square 1″
Height of Press 13″
Base Dimensions 5″ x 11″
Leverage Ratio 20: 1
Setup - Before Use:
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.
Functions
Lock Pin
Plate
Handle
Rack Press
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Assembly
1. Select a place on workbench to
mount the Arbor Press.
2. Purchase hardware to mount Arbor Press to
workbench. Bolt length will be the thickness of your
workbench plus 2-1/2″ of length for the Body.
Mounting
Holes
Body
Figure A: Mounting Holes
3. Use the two mounting holes in Body as a template as
shown in Figure A. Mark and Drill holes in workbench.
4. Place Body over the holes on workbench
and insert the Bolts through the holes.
Thread on the Nuts and tighten.
Plate (3)
Spring Pin (2)
(Not shown)
Body
Figure B: Installing Plate
5. Place Plate (3) on base of Body as shown in
Figure B. Insert Spring Pin (2) into hole of base.
Rack Press (4)
Body
Cover (5)
Rack Teeth
Figure C: Installing Rack Press
6. Insert Rack Press (4) down through top of Body as
shown in Figure C. Make sure teeth of Rack Press
are towards rear of Body as shown in Figure C.
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Gear (16)
Handle
Figure D: Installing Handle
7. Insert Gear (16) section of Handle into side of
Arbor Press as shown in Figure D. The Gear will
only fit into the side as shown in Figure D.
8. You may have to rotate the Handle slightly
to get the teeth of the Gear to mesh
with the teeth of the Rack Press.
Ring (10)
Figure E: Attaching Ring
9. Slide the Ring (10) onto the protruding end of
the Gear as shown in Figure E. Tighten the
Screw on Ring to secure Gear and Handle.
10. Arbor Press is now ready for use.
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Operating Instructions
Adjusting Tool
1. Determine if a moderate or large amount
of leverage for the job is needed.
Lock Pin (17)
Shaft (18)
Figure F: Adjusting Shaft
2. Loosen Lock Pin (17) by turning it as
shown in Figure F. This allows adjustment
to length of the Shaft (18)
3. Adjust length of the Shaft to suit needs. If a large
amount of leverage is needed for your press
job, lock the Shaft in the extended position.
If a moderate amount of leverage is needed,
position the Shaft in the middle of the Gear.
4. Tighten the Lock Pin to secure Handle. The
following steps show Shaft in extended position.
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Using Arbor Press
Rack Press
Shaft
Plate
Figure G: Raising Rack Press
1. Raise Rack Press up by turning Handle
clockwise as shown in Figure G.
2. Turn the Plate until the appropriate width opening
is centered under Rack Press. The appropriate
width depends upon what you are using the
press for. To cover opening beneath the Rack
Press, rotate the Plate until one of the four solid
parts of Plate is underneath the Rack Press.
3. Place the part to press onto the Plate.
4. Turn Handle counter clockwise to lower Rack Press
until bottom of Rack Press contacts the part.
5. Place downward pressure on Handle
to press the part as needed.
6. Release pressure on Handle and raise
the Rack Press to remove the part.
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Maintenance
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified technician.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the
problem corrected before further use.
Before each use, inspect the general condition of the
Arbor Press. Check for broken, cracked, or bent parts,
loose or missing parts, and any condition that may affect
the proper operation of the product. If a problem occurs,
have the problem corrected before further use.
Do not use damaged equipment.
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Parts List and Diagram
Part Description Qty
1 Body 1
2 Spring Pin 1
3 Plate 1
4 Rack Press 1
5 Cover 1
6 Bolt 4
7 Bolt 2
8 Nut 2
9 Washer 1
Part Description Qty
10 Ring 1
11 Screw 1
12 Nut 2
13 Bolt 2
14 Screw 2
15 Handle 2
16 Gear 1
17 Lock Pin 1
18 Shaft 1
Record 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. Reference UPC 193175483591.
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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
IN THIS DOCUMENT 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.
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Limited 90 Day Warranty
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards,
and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the
period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly,
to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper
installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries
to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special 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 part must be returned to us with transportation charges
prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise.
If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we
may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement.
We will return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted
from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
