Powering The Electric Bender; Operating Instructions; Loading The Pipe - RIDGID HB382 User Manual

Hydraulic Pipe Bender
Figure 8 – Assembled Open Wing Bender
6. Open the fill cap on the cylinder two full turns. This
allows air into the reservoir during use for proper
operation. (See Figure 11.)

Powering The Electric Bender

1. Confirm that the ON/OFF ( / ) switch is in the OFF
( ) position.
2. Makes sure that the power cord is routed away from
the work area. Run the cord along a clear path to
the outlet, and with dry hand plug in. Keep all con-
nections dry and off the ground. If the power cord is not
long enough, use an extension cord that:
• Is in good condition
• Has a plug similar to that on the tool.
• Is rated for outdoor use and contains a W or W-A in
the cord designation (i.e. SOW), or complies with
H05VV-F, H05RN-F types or IEC type design
(60227 IEC 53, 60245 IEC 57).
• Has sufficient wire size (16 AWG (1.5mm
(15.2m) or less, 14 AWG (2.5mm
(15.2m – 30.5m) long). Undersized wires can over-
heat, melting the insulation or causing a fire or
other damage.
Circuit
Breaker
Run
Switch
Figure 9 – Electric Bender Controls
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3. Check the bender for proper operation.

Operating Instructions

Keep your fingers and hands away from the bend-
ing attachments and work piece during bending.
Your fingers, hands and other body parts can be
caught, crushed, fractured or amputated if they
become entangled in the bender or between these
components and any other object.
Properly support the tool and pipe. This will help to
prevent the tipping of the pipe and equipment.
Pipe moves during bending and can cause striking
or crushing injuries. Be sure there is adequate
clearance around the pipe before bending
Follow operating instructions to reduce the risk of
injury from entanglement, striking, crushing, elec-
trical shock and other causes.
2 ) for 50'
) for 50' – 100'
2

Loading The Pipe

1. Confirm that the equipment and work area has been
2. If needed, mark the pipe to be bent at the appropriate
3. If needed, open the upper bending frame.
4. Choose the appropriate bending former for the pipe to
ON/OFF
Switch
5. Place the pipe to be bent in front of the former and if
Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON ( ) position.
Press and release the Run switch. If the ON/OFF
switch and Run switch do not control the motor oper-
ation, do not use the bender until it has been repaired.
Depress and hold the Run switch. Inspect for mis-
alignment, binding, odd noises or any other unusual
conditions. Release Run switch. If any unusual con-
ditions are found, do not use the machine until it has
been repaired.
Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF ( ) position.
WARNING
properly set up and is free of by-standers and other
distractions. Confirm ON/OFF switch is on the OFF
( ) position.
location.
be bent. Formers are marked with the size and cat-
alog number. See the Specifications for more infor-
mation . Place former over the end of the ram.
needed place supports under the pipe to hold it in the
correct position for bending. The former includes a