Use and Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Misuse of vise can cause serious injury to eyes, hands, limbs, etc.
• To ensure safety, vise must be set up and used properly.
• Before setting up and using, read, understand, and follow all instructions as outlined below.
• WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/.
When setting up vise:
• Use proper size bolts, nuts, lock and flat washers, in all base mounting Holes. Never weld base of vise to any metal
object.
• Only hand-tighten swivel base lock down nuts at the sides of the vise.
• Never use a pipe extension to tighten lock nut handles; this can cause the handles to bend and overstress the lock down
bolts.
• Make sure the bench top to which the vise is mounted is properly secured.
When using vise:
• Always use vise of proper size and capacity to hold work object.
• Never use a hammer, pipe extension or cheater bar on spindle handle of vise.
• Never unscrew moveable jaw beyond the maximum specified opening of the vise.
• Never use vise as a press for assembly or disassembly of objects.
• Always wear eye and face protection when striking vise-held objects or when using power tools with a vise.
• NOTE: The spindle handle (“tommy bar”) has been engineered to bend if excessive clamping pressure is applied, to
prevent potential damage to vise.
Specifications for Mechanics Pro series vises
Stock no. 28810 28811 28812 28813 28814
Model no. 845M 855M 865M 880M 8100M
Jaw width 4.5 in. (114mm) 5.5 in. (140mm) 6.5 in. (165mm) 8 in. (203mm) 10 in. (254mm)
Maximum opening 4 in. (102mm) 5 in. (127mm) 6-1/2 in. (165mm) 8-1/2 in. (216mm) 12 in. (305mm)
Throat depth 3-1/2 in. (89mm) 3-5/8 in. (92mm) 4-3/8 in. (111mm) 4-1/2 in. (114mm) 5-1/4 in. (133mm)
Pipe jaw capacity 4-1/2 in. (114mm) 5-1/2 in. (140mm) 7 in. (178mm) 9-1/4 in. (235mm) 13 in. (330mm)
Net weight 31.0 lbs. (14.1kg) 37.9 lbs. (17.2kg) 55.6 lbs. (25.2kg) 83.1 lbs. (37.7kg) 115.3 lbs. (52.3kg)
The Wilton
®
lifetime warranty is for the product’s lifetime with no end date. This warranty covers
manufacturer’s defect only and does not cover failures due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse,
negligence or accidents, normal wear-and-tear, improper repair, alterations or lack of maintenance. For
more information, please visit wiltontools.com.
How to Get Technical Support
Please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846. Please note that you will be asked to provide proof of initial
purchase when calling. If a product requires further inspection, the Technical Service representative will explain and assist
with any additional action needed. Wilton has Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States. For the
name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1-800-274-6846 or use the Service Center Locator on the Wilton
website.
Wilton sells through distributors only. The specifications listed in Wilton printed materials and on official Wilton branded
website are given as general information and are not binding. Wilton reserves the right to effect at any time, without prior
notice, those alterations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason
whatsoever.
NOTE: Wilton is a division of JPW Industries, Inc. References in this document to Wilton also apply to JPW Industries, Inc.,
or any of its successors in interest to the Wilton brand.