Harbor Freight Tools Utility Vehicle 5655 User Manual

5” Multi Purpose Vise  
Model 5655  
Assembly & 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.  
Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools®.  
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011  
Read this material before using this product.  
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.  
SaVe THiS manual.  
Copyright© 1999 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.  
 
SafetY WarninG & cautionS  
WARNING: When using shop equipment, basic safety precautions should  
always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and hazards.  
read all inStructionS Before uSinG thiS tool!  
1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas invite injuries.  
2. OBSERVE WORK AREA CONDITIONS. Do not use tools in damp, wet, or poorly lit locations.  
Don’t expose to rain. Keep work area well lit. Do not use electrically powered equipment in the  
presence of flammable gases or liquids.  
3. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Children must never be allowed in the work area. Do not let them  
handle machines, tools, or equipment.  
4. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. When not in use, tools must be locked up in a dry location to inhibit  
rust. Always lock up tools and keep out of reach of children.  
5. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was  
intended. Do not use inappropriate attachments in an attempt to exceed the tool’s capacities.  
6. USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not use a tool for a purpose for which it was not  
intended.  
7. DRESS PROPERLY Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, as they can be caught in moving parts.  
Non-skid footwear is recommended. Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair. Always wear  
appropriate work clothing.  
8. USE EYE, EAR AND BREATHING PROTECTION. Always wear ANSI approved impact safety  
goggles if you are producing metal filings or wood chips. Wear an ANSI approved dust mask or  
respirator when working around metal, wood, and chemical dusts and mists. Use ANSI approved ear  
protection when working in a loud or noisy environment.  
9. DO NOT ABUSE THE POWER CORD. Protect the power cord from damage, either from  
impacts, pulling or corrosive materials. Do not yank machine’s cord to disconnect it from the  
receptacle.  
10. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not reach over or  
across running machines.  
11. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance.  
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect power cord periodically and,  
if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized technician. Inspect all hydraulic seals for leaks prior  
to use. Control handle and power switch must be kept clean, dry, and free from oil and grease at all  
times.  
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12. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Be sure that keys and adjusting wrenches  
are removed from the tool or machine work surface before operation.  
13. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Be sure that you are prepared to begin work before  
turning the start switch on.  
14. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Do not operate this machine when you are tired.  
15. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL,  
DRUGS, OR PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES.  
16. CHECK FOR 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 and binding of moving parts, any broken parts or mounting fixtures, and any  
other condition that may affect proper operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly  
repaired or replaced by a qualified technician. Do not use the tool if any switch does not turn on and  
off properly.  
17. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. When servicing, use only identical  
replacement parts. Use of any other parts will void the warranty. Only use parts and accessories  
intended for use with this tool, which are available from Harbor Freight Tools.  
SPecial WarninGS When uSinG thiS ViSe  
Using this Vise may create special hazards.  
Take particular care to safeguard yourself and those around you.  
electrical Safety. Never operate any tool if there is an electrical hazard. Never operate an  
electrical tool in wet conditions. Never operate a tool with an improper electrical cord or extension  
cord. Never operate an electrical tool unless you are plugged into a properly grounded outlet, which  
supplies 110-120Volts. We recommend you only use a circuit which is protected by a 30 amp circuit  
breaker or other amperage recommended by the manufacturer.  
crushing and Marring. Overtightening or using incorrect or dirty jaws can cause damage to your  
workpiece. Before clamping anything in this vise, assure that the jaws are clean. If the workpiece is  
softer than steel, use soft jaws or shims of softer material to prevent damage to the workpiece.  
hammering. Use caution when hammering anything in or on this vise. Preferably use the ground  
anvil on top of the Vise as a hammering surface. Do not hammer on the outer, movable vise jaw,  
as this can damage the screw. Use only light hammers on relatively soft material. For heavier  
hammering use an anvil designed for the purpose.  
Slipping. Periodically check to be sure the workpiece is tight in the Vise. Twisting, bending,  
hammering and sawing on a workpiece can cause it to become loose in the vise, potentially creating  
a hazard.  
NOTICE: No list of warnings can be all inclusive. The operator must supply  
common sense, and operate this tool in a safe manner.  
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aSSeMBlY and oPeration  
Your #5655 Vise is delivered completely assembled.  
Installation:  
1.  
Select a sturdy, level work bench to install the Vise. Be sure there is sufficient room around  
the vise to hold the various workpieces you will work on, and the various tools you will use.  
Place the Vise on the work bench where it will be installed.  
Mark through the holes on the left and right sides of the base of the Vise onto the work bench  
surface. Remove the Vise.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Drill holes through the bench top in an appropriate size.  
Replace the Vise, and insert appropriate size bolts through the Vise base and work bench top.  
Install washers and nuts on the bolts underneath the workbench. Tighten securely.  
To Swivel Base:  
1.  
Loosen both Levers (#3) on the base of the Vise by rotating them counterclockwise.  
Swivel the Vise to the position desired.  
2.  
Tighten both levers by rotating them clockwise.  
To Open and Close Jaws:  
1.  
2.  
Rotate the Handle (#21) counterclockwise to open the jaws.  
Rotate the Handle clockwise to tighten the jaws.  
To Rotate the Jaws:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Open the Jaws by rotating the Handle counterclockwise.  
Rotate the Jaws in either direction to the desired position.  
Insert the workpiece in the jaws, and tighten by rotating the handle clockwise.  
Tightening the jaws also tightens the Rotator (#22).  
Jaws, Soft Jaws, Pipe Jaws, and Cut Jaws:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Select the standard jaws when clamping flat pieces which will not be damaged by  
being clamped.  
For flat items which may be marred by the standard jaws, either use soft jaws or use a  
shim between the standard jaws and the workpiece.  
For round items, such as pipes, rotate the jaws so that the Pipe Jaws are uppermost, holding  
the workpiece in them.  
For short, round or odd-shaped items, such as a short cylinder rotate the vise so that the Cut  
Jaws are up. Insert the cylinder in the cut jaws and tighten the Handle.  
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Model # 5655 ViSe  
Model # 5655 SWiVel ViSe PartS liSt  
Part #  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
description  
Cut Jaw Screws  
Pipe Jaw Screws  
Outer Pipe Jaw  
Locking Pin  
Castle Nut  
Flat Washer  
Cap Screws  
Screw Cap  
Part #  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
description  
Rotation Collar  
Base  
Lever  
Body  
Fixed Jaw  
Outer Jaw  
Screw  
Inner Pipe Jaw  
Inner Cut Jaw  
Jaw Faceplate  
Faceplate Screws  
20  
21  
22  
Outer Cut Jaw  
Handle  
Rotator  
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY  
THE MANUFACTURERAND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDEDTHE PARTS DIAGRAM INTHIS MANUALASAREFERENCE  
TOOL ONLY: NETHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR 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 REPLACEANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT: IN FACT THE MANUFACTURERAND/OR DISTRIBUTOR  
EXPRESSLY STATES THATALL 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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