User manual CHICAGO 3980

[. . . ] Don't use in damp, wet, or poorly lit locations. All children should be kept away from the work area. When not in use, tools should be locked up in a dry location to inhibit rust. If possible, store in an area out of reach of children. [. . . ] 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. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Don't operate any tool when you are tired. 8. 9. 11. 12. SKU 3980 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 2 13. 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. 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. To prevent serious injury and/or property damage, only 14. 15. 16. use this product to compress strut springs. unPaCKinG All the parts shown below should be included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at: 1-800-444-3353. SKU 3980 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 3 aSSemBlY Assembly Steps are included under OPeRaTiOn because you assemble the Strut Spring Compressor as you use the tool. OPeRaTiOn Installing the Strut Spring Compressors For the purposes of this manual, it is assumed you will be removing a strut spring from a MacPherson 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. Step 1: Place the Strut Assembly down on a workbench or other solid work surface. Step 2: 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. [. . . ] Do not tighten one Strut Spring Compressor all at once. Nut (4) Step 5: If you are using an impact wrench to compress the Strut spring, use caution and only tighten the NUT (4) a small amount each time. Switch to the opposite NUT (4) often to compress the strut spring evenly. Step 6: As you tighten the NUT (4) on each Strut Spring Compressor, you will be compressing the strut spring. When you compress the strut spring enough to allow free play of the coil spring on the Strut Assembly, you may remove the Strut Bearing Nut at the top of the Strut Assembly and remove the Strut Bearing and Top Hat. You can now remove the compressed strut spring. SKU 3980 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 7 Step 7: 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. [. . . ]