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Take out upper jaws and V-block as a single
assembly. BE CAREFUL, don't lose spring between jaws.
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Remove suspension spring.
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Notice how jaws are inserted--there is a small jaw
opposite a larger jaw, top to bottom.
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Clean two jaws with carbon tet and a file card (brush). DO NOT USE WIRE BRUSH OR
WIRE STEEL.
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Always brush in direction of the teeth (with the
grooves).
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Clean V-block.
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Then re-assemble jaws and set aside.
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After removing the two screws at the lower end
of the cover, remove bottom jaws by lifting and taking out as a single unit with V-block-clean.
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Replace jaws. Be careful to locate large jaw
opposite small jaw--when replacing
V-block, radius corners face front.
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Oil jaws LIGHTLY when NOT in use for extended periods.
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DON'T FORGET--CLEAN JAWS AFTER EVERY JOB!!