Suggested steps to follow:
1. Keep the vise clean by wiping it off after each use.
2. Keep the vise dry – cover with a cloth.
3. Apply a thin coat of lubricant to the main spindle (graphite and/or grease or oil).
4. Apply a thin coat of lubricant to the slide, casting nut and other bare metal parts in general.
5. Use the vise as intended. It is a work holder. Using it as a press or using a cheater bar is not advised. Damage from improper use is not covered under BESSEY’s warranty.
6. Vise anvils should be used for light duty work only. Use a full-size anvil for heavy work.