Yost Vises RIA-4 User Manual

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Model #:	RIA-4
Purchase Date:	_____________
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Product Specifications:

1.Technical Statistics:

Model	Item	Jaw	Jaw	Pipe	Throat
Number	Number	Width	Opening	Capacity	Depth	Weight
RIA-4	149332	4”	2-1/4”	N/A	2”	15 lb

2.Jaws able to withstand a load of no less than 1600 inch pounds without distortion of the vise or any components.

3.Hardened steel serrated jaws have a Rockwell C hardness of RC 52-58.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Warnings: Misuse of vises can cause serious injury to eyes, hands and or other body parts. Vises must be set up and used properly. Before setup and use, read, understand and follow all instructions outlined below.

ALWAYS make sure bench tops are properly secured.

ALWAYS use proper nuts, bolts and lock washers in all mounting holes, to hold bench vise down.

ALWAYS use vise of proper size and capacity to hold work object.

ALWAYS wear eye, face, and ear protection when striking or using power tools with a vise.

ALWAYS wear dust mask or respirator when working with wood, metal, chemical dusts or mists.

ALWAYS wear restrictive hair covering and anti slip footwear while operating vise.

ALWAYS hand tighten handles of lockdowns for swivel base.

ALWAYS inspect vise for stress fatigue or damage to the vise before using.

ALWAYS maintain the vise – grease main screw regularly.

Never use a hammer, extension pipe, or cheater bar on spindle handle of vise.

NEVER unscrew movable jaw beyond maximum specified opening of vise.

NEVER weld base of vise to any metal object.

NEVER use a vise to press an object into or out of another object.

NEVER use and extension pipe to tighten handles of lockdowns.

NEVER place pressurized containers or combustible materials in vise.

NEVER wear loose clothing or jewelry while operating vise.

N E V E R apply extreme heat or prolong heat to the vise as it may alter structural properties.