Rivet Spinner and Chain Breaker Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 4 Specific Operation Warnings ............................................................................................................... 5 Main Parts of Product .................................
Intended Use The Strongway Rivet Spinner and Chain Breaker safely breaks chain pitches and connects chain loops with a professional, factory-spun look. This 2-in-1 tool offers a complete solution for your chainsaw chain maintenance and repair needs. Important Safety Information ⚠WARNING Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury or property damage.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. Air vents on the tool often cover moving parts and should be avoided. Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary. Use ANSIZ87.1 compliant safety goggles (not safety glasses) with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. Use a dust mask in dusty work conditions.
Main Parts of Product Reference 1 2 3 4 Subassembly Base Anvil Handle Thrust Assembly Instructions Bench Mounting The rivet spinner and chain breaker is equipped with two holes for mounting. Lag screws or bolts (not supplied) may be used to hold the unit into position (A). Mount with rivet spinner and chain breaker flush with the side or front of the bench area. (Mounting rivet spinner flush to the bench allows chains to clear for spinning.
Replacing the Spinner/Anvil To remove a worn or damaged spinner/anvil, unscrew the take-up handle until the spinner anvil can be easily removed (B). Replace it with a new or repaired anvil and take-up handle. Note: The unit is supplied with two spinner anvils marked ”A” ”B” and two take-up handles to match the spinner anvils. Before Each Use ⚠WARNING Check for damaged or worn parts. Operating Instructions Right or Left Hand Use The rivet spinner and chain breaker arrives assembled for right-hand use.
Replacing the Punch 1. To remove a worn or damaged punch, loosen the set screw with an Allen wrench (h). 2. Insert a new punch into the punch holder. (Push the punch up with the unit fully seated.) Tighten the set screw (i). Replacing a Broken Drive Link The point of breakage usually occurs at or near the rivet hole. To replace: 1. First, remove the cutter or the strap and half of the broken drive link. Connect the two broken sections back to the original position prior to the breakage (p). 2.
Note: A. When breaking a chain at the cutter, make sure the cutter is in the correct position (illustration m, previous page). B. For cutters with depth gauges, as in illustration n, make sure to position the cutter properly, shown in illustration o, using the side of the adjustable anvil with the slot. After Each Use ⚠WARNING Keep the rivet spinner and chain breaker away from children. Maintenance It is recommended that the general condition of any tool be examined before it is used.
Parts List Part# Description Qty. Part# Description Qty. 1 Base 1 11 Spinner Die 2 2 Anvil 1 12 Thrust Die 2 3 Breaker Lever 1 13 Thrust Handle 1 4 Guide Wheel 2 14 Spring Pin 1 5 Wheel Locking Screw 2 15 Breaker Cam 1 6 Spinner Grip 1 16 Cam Holder Cover 1 7 Spinner Handle 1 17 Spring 1 8 Hex Nut 1 18 Hex Screw m5 2 9 Flat Bearing 1 19 Breaker Punch 1 10 Spinner Sleeve 1 20 Hex Wrench m2.
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or '"Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or “Your”) that the Strongway product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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