Dixon F38 User Manual

BAND CLAMP TOOL

F38

Ratchet style tool

For applying 3/8" and 5/8" Fseries band clamps

Operating Instructions for the F38 Installation Tool

Push end of clamp completely into slotted end of clamp tool. For 3/8" width clamp use narrow slotted end.

Push winder into frame with slot engaging clamp end. Ratchet wrench attached to winder.

Push forward with sufcient strokes until desired

tension is obtained.

Push punch down on lock and while holding tension with wrench, strike rm blow with hammer, thus locking the clamp.

Raise punch and while holding tension with wrench,

swing frame forward and up against edge of lock, breaking off tail piece. (optional) Peen corners of the lock smooth. Twist up tail and when it is free, pull out of winder. To

move punch from one end to other end, squeeze legs of punch holder and reengage in holes at opposite end.

To use open end clamps, wrap and lace the clamp

twice around, threading each wrap through the

lock, apply clamp-tool and use as above.

Note: On applications such as glass, radiator spud or objects where punching would be injurious, pull tension - raise clamp tool to bend strip at right angle - remove winder - clip off 1/4" above the bend

- fold end, close over lock.

Part Identication for the F38 Installation Tool

For applying 3/8" and 5/8" band clamps F series

Qty

Per Tool

1 1 1 2 1

Illustrations are not in correct proportion to one another.

Frame Punch and holder Winder Retaining ring Ratchet wrench

FA-285 FA-289

Part

Description

Part #

FA-285 FA-289 FF-290 F-292 FB-298

F-292FB-298FF-290

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800 High Street Chestertown, MD 21620

877.963.4966 Fax: 800.283.4966

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