Dixon F38 Band Clamp Portable Locking Handle Tool (for 3/8" and 5/8" Band Clamps)

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About Dixon F38 Band Clamp Portable Locking Handle Tool

The F38 Band Clamp Installation Tool is a small, portable, hand tool for installation both 3/8" and 5/8" Dixon F Series Band Clamps. Constructed from steel with a rubber handle and measures in at 10 inches.Operating Instructions for the F38 Installation Tool- Push end of clamp completely into slotted end of clamp tool. For 3/8" width clamp use narrow slotted end.- Push winder into frame with slot engaging clamp end. Ratchet wrench attached to winder.- Push forward with sufficient strokes until desired tension is obtained.- Push punch down on lock and while holding tension with wrench, strike firm blow with hammer, thus locking the clamp.- Raise punch and while holding tension with wrench, swing frame forward and up against edge of lock, breaking off tail piece.(optional) Peen corners of the lock smooth. Twist up tail and when it is free, pull out of winder. To move punch from one end to other end, squeeze legs of punch holder and reengage in holes at opposite end.- To use open end clamps, wrap and lace the clamp twice around, threading each wrap through the lock, apply clamp-tool and use as above.Note: On applications such as glass, radiator spud or objects where punching would be injurious, pull tension - raise clamp tool to bend strip at right angle - remove winder - clip off 1/4" above the bend - fold end, close over lock.