Harbor Freight Tools 33497 Product manual
Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
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Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
REV 15d
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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.
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Table of Contents
Safety ......................................................... 2
Specifications ..............................................
Setup .......................................................... 4
SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP
Operation .................................................... 8
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.
1. Keep hands away from Arbor Plates
and Press Pin during use.
6. Avoid off-center loads. Do not operate if
workpiece tilts or binds during compression.
2. Do not move workpiece while compressed.
3. Release load before service or maintenance.
4. Bolt to floor before use.
5. 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.
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7. STOP and release compression if you suspect
imminent structural failure. If safe, inspect
thoroughly and reposition before proceeding.
8. Do not compress springs or other elastic
objects. They could disengage hazardously.
9. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles,
heavy-duty work gloves, and steel-toe
work boots during set up and/or use.
10. Keep bystanders out of work area.
11. Do not stand directly in front of the
press when loaded. Do not leave the
press unattended when loaded.
12. Do not operate the hydraulic ram
beyond rated capacity.
16. 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.
17. Use only with Ram included with this Press.
13. Inspect before every use; do not use
if parts are loose or damaged.
14. Ram service must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury.
15. When servicing a Ram, use only identical
replacement parts – refer to attached, productspecific 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
18. Industrial applications must follow
OSHA requirements.
19. This product is not a toy. Keep it
out of reach of children.
20. Maintain labels and nameplates on the
Shop Press. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
21. 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.
SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP
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Specifications
Maximum Capacity 12 Tons (24,000 pounds)
Fluid Type Hydraulic Fluid
SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP
Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer
to the Parts List and Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual.
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.
Inspect tool before use, looking for damaged, loose, and missing parts. If any problems are found, do not
use tool until repaired.
Components of this Shop Press are heavy. You will need a helper to safely assemble this product.
Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual.
Assembly
1. Using the Functions section and the Parts List
and Diagram near the end of the manual, lay
out and identify all pieces before assembly.
2. Have a helper hold the Uprights (15) vertically, and
hold them steady until the Spreader (16) and Base
Supports (14) are secured in place. See Figure A.
Uprights (15)
Bolts (12)
3. Slide each Base Support under the Uprights, and
place the Spreader between them, as shown
above. Line up the bolt holes and insert the
Bolts (12) through the Spreader, Base Supports and
Uprights, then secure in place with the Nuts (13).
4. Determine where you want to use the Press. Check
to ensure that the Uprights are perpendicular
to the Base Supports, then bolt to the floor
(see Mounting to the Floor on page 6).
Spreader (16)
Nuts (13)
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Base Supports (14)
Figure A
Nuts (13)
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