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Item 3980
Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. SAVE THIS MANUAL.
When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, please call 1-800-444-3353 as soon as possible.
Copyright 1997 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. 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. Manual Revised 11c
Specifications
Maximum Spring Diameter Maximum Compressible Spring Length Maximum Strut Spring Outside Diameter 5/8 IN. 10 IN. 6 IN.
Use eye and ear protection. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles during use. Dont overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Dont operate any tool when you are tired. Check damaged parts. Before using any tool, any part that appears damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and other conditions that may affect its operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in the instruction manual. Replacement parts and accessories. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Only use accessories intended for use with this tool. Approved accessories are available from harbor freight tools. Do not operate tool 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 machine. Use for intended purpose only. To prevent serious injury and/or property damage, only use this product to compress strut springs.
Safety Warnings
WARNING: When using electric tools, machines or equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
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Operation
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. Before each use, inspect the Safety Hooks, Brackets, and the Puller Hooks on the Strut Spring Compressors. Do not use if you find any cracks or other damage.
Setup
For the purposes of this manual, it is assumed you will be removing a strut spring from a MacPherson-style strut assembly which has been removed from the vehicle. WARNING: To prevent serious injury and/ or property damage, only use this product to compress strut springs. 1. 2. Place the Strut Assembly down on a workbench or other solid work surface. Examine the strut spring inside the Strut Assembly. You will need to identify areas at each end of the strut spring to attach the Puller Hooks of the Strut Spring Compressor. There needs to be enough space between the coils for the Puller Hooks to fit between and still allow you enough compression to collapse the spring enough for safe removal. Ideally you will place the Puller Hooks towards the outer ends of the coil spring. Support Bar Nut (9)
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Bracket (5)
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WARNING! To reduce the pressure on the spring and maintain better stability, only tighten as much as is necessary. 5. If you have tightened the Coil Spring Compressors as far as possible and there is no free play of the coil spring on the Strut Assembly, DO NOT REMOVE the Strut Bearing Nut. Remove the Coil Spring Compressors evenly and place the Puller Hooks further apart on the coil spring in order to compress more of the coil spring. Repeat Steps 2 through 6. Do not store a compressed coil spring for ANY length of time, even if you are immediately replacing the Strut. Loosen the Support Bar Nuts (9) on the Coil Spring Compressors EVENLY to reduce pressure.
WARNING! Always use both Strut Spring Compressors on the same spring, at the same time.
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Maintenance
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
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Description
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Safety Hook Washer Nut (hidden inside part 2) Support Bar Nut
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Record Products 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 available individually as replacement parts.
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