Sealey FDT3 - Manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR
Fold Down Telescopic Trestle
Model No:
FDT3.V2
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 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.
1.1 GENERAL SAFETY
 Familiarise yourself with this products application and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards attributed to the trestle.
 Maintain the trestle in good condition.
 Replace or repair damaged parts. Use recommended parts only. Non authorised parts may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.
 Keep the trestle clean for best and safest performance.
 Locate the trestle in a suitable working area for its function, keep area clean, tidy, free from unrelated materials and ensure there is
adequate lighting.
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Ensure the workpiece is correctly secured on the trestle/trestles before commencing work activity.
 Maintain correct balance and footing. Ensure the floor is not slippery and wear non-slip steel toe-capped shoes/boots.
 Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the working area.
 DO NOT use the trestle for any purpose other than that for which it is designed.
 DO NOT make any modifications to the trestle.
 DO NOT operate the trestle if any parts are missing or if the "over centre" locking links are not in the correct positions.
 DO NOT exceed the rated capacity of the trestle.
 DO NOT stand on the trestle or use as a platform.
 When not in use, stand or store in a safe, dry location.
 WARNING! The warnings, cautions and instructions in this 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 applied by the operator.
FDT3.V2 Issue No: 1 - 16/08/12 Original Language Version
© Jack Sealey Limited 2012
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3. CONTENTS
Pre-assembled "A" Frame legs, Upright
Supports, "Dog Leg" Pin & Chain
M8 Fixings (13mm) c/w Nuts & Washers
Swivel Stop (deployed)
Latch Shoulder Screw c/w
Locknut and Washer.
"Dog Leg" Pin & Chain
(shown in retained position)
Top Cross Bar
M6 Phillips Machine Screws c/w Nuts & Washers
Telescopic Upright
Bottom Cross Bar
Intermediate Cross Bar
2. INTRODUCTION
Generally manufactured from mild steel hollow section tube and formed sheet metal. Painted "A" frame, corrosion resistant coating on
ancillaries and fixings. The "A" frame is partially assembled for ease of final assembly. The trestle has seven working height options from
800mm to 1300mm and ideal for supporting large/long workpieces. Minimal storage and transportation space required, folding to a 150mm x
900mm x 690mm configuration.
Telescopic Upright
M5 Phillips Machine
Screws c/w Nuts &
Washers
Interference
"Pip"