Parts List & Operating Instructions
WARNING: Spring compression creates a potentially dangerous situation because of the energy
stored between the spring mounts. To prevent personal injury,
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Read, understand, and follow the safety precautions and operating instructions
included with the StrutTamer. If the operator cannot read English, operating
instructions and safety precautions must be read and discussed in the operator's
native language.
— Si el operador no puede leer inglés, las instrucciones de operación y las
precauciones de seguridad deberán leerse y comentarse en el idioma nativo del
operador.
— Si l'utilisateur ne peut lire l'anglais, les instructions et les consignes de sécurité
doivent lui être expliquées dans sa langue maternelle.
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Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 and OSHA standards.
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Use this equipment for automotive strut springs only.
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Check the condition of the StrutTamer before each use; do not use the equipment if it's in poor
condition.
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Position upper hooks as far from lower hooks as possible. Tighten locking rings around the hooks
before compressing the spring.
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Compress the spring only until it is loose in its spring mounts. Stop compressing if the spring or the
arms bottom out. DO NOT EXCEED 50 FT. LBS. OF TORQUE ON THE ACTUATING SCREW.
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Do not remove the piston rod nut until the spring is compressed enough to be loose in the mount.
The StrutTamer may be mounted on a wall, on a bench, or on the optional mobile stand (part no. 6071).
Rear View
of Body,
(parts list
item no. 14).
Safety Precautions
Assembly
Use the top two holes to
mount the StrutTamer on
the optional stand as
shown. (Hardware included
with stand.)
Use these holes (6)
to mount the
StrutTamer on a wall.
Use these holes (4) to
mount the StrutTamer
on a bench.
Form No. 106261, Sheet 1 of 2, Back
StrutTamer
shown mounted
on optional
mobile stand
(part no. 6071).