MINI ROLLING MILL
Model
4832
WITH 5 ROLLERS
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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Copyright© 2007 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved. No portion of this
manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form
without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.
SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating,
inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in
the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if
product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for
future reference.
WARNING! Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in serious injury.
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WORK AREA SAFETY
Keep children and bystanders away while operating. Distractions can 1.
cause you to lose control.
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.2.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, NIOSH-approved dust mask/1.
respirator, and heavy-duty work gloves during use and service.
Stay alert and use common sense when operating. Do not use when tired or 2.
under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing 3.
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
PRODUCT USE AND CARE
This product is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children.1.
Use the correct product for your application. The correct product will do the job 2.
better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. Do not modify this product
or use it for a purpose for which it is not intended.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any 3.
other condition that may affect the product’s operation. If damaged, have the
product repaired before use.
Use the product and accessories in accordance with these instructions and 4.
in the manner intended for the particular type of product, taking into account
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the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the product for
operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
SERVICE
Have product serviced by a qualied repair person using only identical 1.
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.
Maintain labels and nameplates on the product. These carry important safety 2.
information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
MISCELLANEOUS
Keep hands clear of the gears and rollers of the Rolling Mill.1.
Do not exceed the minimum or maximum gauge of wire or sheet stock listed for 2.
this product.
The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual 3.
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Capacity
Gears 3:1 Gear Ratio
Includes
Wire - .031” to .197”
Sheet - 35 Gauge to .079”
2 Smooth Rollers
1 Wire Roller
2 Pattern Rollers
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If
any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown
on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer
to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual.
Assembly
Remove the protective plastic coverings from all items including the attached 1.
Rollers.
Connect the Operating Handle (1) to the Shaft Gear (10) with Bolt (11) and 2.
Washer (12), as shown on the cover.
Slide the Working Handle (2) between the Right and Left Screw Gears (4,5) into 3.
the hole on top of the unit.
Mounting
The Mill must be mounted before use. Choose a work surface that is at, level, 1.
and capable of bearing the weight of the Mill and workpieces.
Operating Handle must be positioned to rotate freely.2.
Using the Base of the Mill as a template, mark with a pencil where the holes need 3.
to be drilled. Verify that installation surface has no hidden utility lines before
drilling.
Drill holes in the work surface and mount the Mill rmly using appropriate 4.
hardware (not included).
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Inserting Rollers
Remove the uppermost Bolt (11) and Washer (12) from Side Gear (7). 1.
Remove Side Gear located below Right Screw Gear (4). See Figure 1.2.
3. Remove Left Screw Gear (5) and Right Screw Gear (4) from the Mill body by
turning counterclockwise.
Remove all four Bolts (11) from Cover (6) of 4.
the Mill. Pull Cover up and off.
Figure 1
Pull Side Gear (7)
from here
With the Cover off, pull Roller and Plates (13) 5.
Shaft Gear (10)
up and out of Mill.
Choose the correct Roller for the job.6.
Side Gear (7)
Bolt (11) &
Remove Plates from end of Roller that was 7.
Washer (12)
in the machine and install on the end of the
chosen Roller.
Slide Plates and desired Roller back down into Mill body. Attach the Side Gear. 8.
Place the Cover back on the unit.
Thread Bolt with Washer back into place on the body.9.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
1. Choose the desired Roller. The Mini-Rolling Mill comes with ve different Rollers:
two Smooth Rollers (15), two
Pattern Rollers (17), and a
Wire Roller (16). Choose the
Roller with the pattern best
suited to your workpiece.
Install as directed in the
Assembly section of this
manual.
Figure 2
Operating
Handle (1)
Working Handle (2)
Oil Reservoir (18)
Shaft Gear (12)
Fill the Oil Reservoir (18) with 2.
high quality light machine oil.
Bolt (11) & Washer (12)
Caution. Keep hands clear of Gears and Rollers during operation. The Gears and
Rollers can cause injury.
REV 09a
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Turning the Working Handle will raise or lower the top roller, changing the amount 2.
of space between the Rollers. This will also determine the depth of indentation
that is made by the Roller.
Insert the workpiece and turn the Operating Handle to pull it through the Rollers.3.
Clean, then store the product indoors, out of children’s reach.4.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
CAUTION
not use a damaged product. If abnormal noise or vibration
occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
Cleaning, maintenance, and lubrication
Damaged products can fail, causing personal injury. Do
BEFORE EACH USE,1. inspect the general condition of the product. Check for
loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts,
and any other condition that may affect its safe operation.
AFTER USE,2. clean external surfaces of the product with clean, moist cloth.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY
DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR
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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PARTS LIST & ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
Part Description Qty
1 Operating Handle 1
2 Working Handle 1
3 Handle Gear Screw 1
4 Right Screw Gear 1
5 Left Screw Gear 1
6 Cover 1
7 Side Gear 1
8 Side Gear 1
9 Main Gear 1
Part Description Qty
10 Shaft Gear 1
11 Bolt 9
12 Washer 5
13 Plates 2
14 Plate Fitting 1
15 Smooth Roller (one shown) 2
16 Wire Roller 1
17 Pattern Roller (one shown) 2
18 Oil Reservoir 1
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LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high
quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is
free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of one year from the date
of purchase (90 days if used by a professional contractor or if used as rental equipment).
This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse,
negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, normal wear and tear,
or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or
property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the
use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS
WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with
transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint
must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection veries the defect, we will either
repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price
if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired
products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted
from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning
the product.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
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Record Product’s Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not avail-
able individually as replacement parts.
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