Harbor Freight Tools 3551 - Manual (Page 6)

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operation
adjusting the handle assembly
Determine if you will need a moderate or 1.
large amount of leverage for the job.
Lock Pin (#11)
Shaft (#15)
Figure 6 -- Adjusting the Shaft
2. Loosen the LOCK PIN (#11) by turning it
as shown in Figure 6. This will allow you
to adjust the length of the SHAFT (#15).
Adjust the length of the SHAFT to
3.
suit your 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.
Tighten the LOCK PIN to secure the
4.
Handle Assembly.
The following Steps show the SHAFT in
the extended position.
using the arbor press
Shaft (#15)
Rack (#10)
Plate (#6)
Figure 7 -- Raising the Rack
1. Raise the RACK (#10) up by turning the
Handle Assembly as shown in Figure 7.
Turn the PLATE (#6) until the appropriate
2.
width opening is centered under the
RACK. The appropriate width depends
upon what you are using the press for.
If you do not want an opening beneath
the RACK, rotate the PLATE until one
of the four solid parts of the PLATE is
underneath the RACK.
Place the part you need to press onto
3.
the PLATE.
Turn the Handle Assembly to lower the
4.
RACK until the top of the RACK contacts
the press part.
Place downward pressure on the Handle
5.
Assembly to press the part as needed.
Release pressure on the Handle
6.
Assembly and raise the RACK to remove
the part.