Instruction Manual

Dake Corporation
1809 Industrial Park Dr
Grand Haven, MI 49417
www.dakecorp.com
902003 7 REV012021
Carefully read all safety
messages in these
instructions and on your
press safety signs. Keep
safety labels in good
condition. Replace missing or
damaged safety labels.
This machine is intended to
be operated by one person.
This person should be
conscious of the press ram
movement not only for
themselves but also for
persons in the immediate
area of the machine.
Under no circumstances
increase the leverage ratio
of the press by using a
longer handle or by placing
a pipe over the handle.
Never hammer on top of the
ram.
HANDLE POSITION
CAUTION: NEVER PULL THE PRESS HANDLE PAST THE HORIZONTAL POSITION!
To avoid personal injury and damaging the press only pull until the handle is horizontal, then
return the handle back up as far as it allows before bringing the handle back down. This ensures
that the pawl fully engages with the gear teeth to prevent tooth damage and gear slippage that
can cause harm to the machine and worker. Examples above show the ideal minimum and
maximum handle positions.
OPERATION
Handwheel: The handwheel (item 18) can be turned to raise or lower the ram to and from the
workpiece without exerting force on the workpiece.
Handle: The handle (item 10) can be used to lower the ram to exert force onto the workpiece.
See safety instructions for more information on handle position.
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION
• Keep all working parts of the press well-oiled for easier operation.