Harbor Freight Multi Position Magnetic Base With Fine Adjustment Product Manual

Manual for the 5645 Multi-Position Magnetic Base with Fine Adjustment 05645 Multipositional Magnetic Base with Fine Adjustment

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MAGNETIC BASE

WITH FINE ADJUSTMENT

5645

ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Read this material before using this product.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

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Tools. 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

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Technical Specications

Product Name: Magnetic Base

Item Number: 5645

Magnetic Pull: 45 Lbs.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT!

Safety Warnings and Precautions

WARNING: When using product, basic safety precautions should

always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to

equipment.

Read all instructions before using this product!

1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.

2. Keep children away. Children must never be allowed in the work area. Do not let them handle

machines, tools, or extension cords.

3. Store idle equipment. When not in use, products must be stored in a dry location. Always lock up the

Airplane and keep out of reach of children.

4. Do not force product. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended. Do

not use inappropriate attachments in an attempt to exceed the tool capacity.

5. Use the right product for the job. Do not attempt to force a small product or attachment to do the work

of a larger industrial product. There are certain applications for which this product was designed. Do not

modify this product and do not use this product for a purpose for which it was not intended.

6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving parts. Wear

restrictive hair covering to contain long hair.

7. Check for damaged parts. Before using, any part that appears damaged should be carefully

checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment

and binding of moving parts; any broken parts or mounting fixtures; and any other condition that may

affect proper operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified

technician.

8. Replacement parts and accessories. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of

any other parts will void the warranty. Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools.

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9. Do not use this product if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels on

prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any

doubt, do not operate the product.

10. Use eye protection. Always wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles.

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 by the operator that

common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied

by the operator.

Assembly

Your Magnetic Base will require some assembly as described in the following steps. To assist you with as-

sembly and operation please refer to the Parts List located on the last page of this manual.

Step 1) Thread the Upright Post with Lock Nut (#2) onto the Base (#1).

Step 2) The Upright Post Swivel (#3) should be slid into place on the Upright Post with Lock Nut

(#2). Turn the Upright Post Swivel clockwise to secure it in place. Insert the Snug Gauge

Rod (#4) through the Upright Post Swivel (#3).

Step 3) Slide the Indicator Clamp (#5) onto the Snug Gauge Rod (#4).

Operation

Settings and Adjustments

When making adjustments, make certain that all thumbscrews are fully tightened and Swivels are secure

when adjustments are complete.

The Magnetic Base can be attached to flat or round surfaces. For use on a Q.A. table, it can reach out 12”. It

can be set to many different positions.

Step 1) Set the Base (#1) in the desired position. Turn the Dial counterclockwise to “ON” to engage

the Magnet.

Step 2) Loosen the thumbscrew on the Upright Post Swivel (#3) and move the Upright Post Swivel

(#3) and the Snug Gauge Rod (#4) to the desired location.

Step 3) Position the Indicator Clamp (#5) as desired.

Step 4) Turn the Fine Adjustment (#6) knob to fine tune the position of the Snug Gauge Rod (#4).

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Unpacking

When unpacking your Magnetic Base, check to make sure the following parts are included. If any parts are

missing or borken, please call HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS at 1-800-444-3353.

Part # Description Quantity

1. Base 1

2. Upright Post with Lock Nut 1

3. Upright Post Swivel 1

4. Snug Gauge Rod 1

5. Indicator Clamp 1

6. Fine Adjustment 1

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A

REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR 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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Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as

replacement parts.

Base (#1)

Upright Post with Lock Nut (#2)

Upright Post Swivel (#3)

Snug Gauge Rod (#4)

Indicator Clamp (#5)

Fine Adjustment (#6)

Dial in “OFF” position

7. 5/16” Adjustment Bushing 1

Note: Part# 7 (5/16” Adjustment Bushing) fits into part# 5. It will allows you to clamp 5/16” stem dial

indicators. Without the bushing it will clamp 3/8” stem dial indicators. The bushing is held in place with a

small hex stud.

REV 06d

# 7

Hex Stud