Operation - Eastwood 28135 Instructions Manual

OPERATION

The Eastwood Metal Bender is capable of producing a virtually endless configuration of bends and shapes. The purpose of this Instruction Booklet is intended to
provide a full understanding of the functions of this tool and to assist the user in creating basic bends and shapes. More complex projects will require planning
and some degree of "trial and error".
Tremendous external torque loads are placed on this Eastwood Metal Bender during operation. This tool cannot be
operated without adequate support or severe personal injury or property damage can occur if it should suddenly be become
dislodged or moves while in use. Before beginning ANY work with this tool, it is absolutely necessary that it be securely bolted
to a properly anchored heavy, sturdy, anchored workbench.
The Eastwood Metal Bender exerts tremendous bending and crushing forces in operation which can present a hand/
finger pinch hazard and cause potentially serious injuries. Avoid moving parts while operating and wear thick, well-fitting work
gloves to prevent cuts from handling sharp metal. The use of safety shoes is strongly recommended.
INJURY HAZARD!
The Eastwood Metal Bender is equipped with an Extension Handle for added bending force. DO NOT add pipe, bars or any other
devices which would add additional length to the Handle to increase bending force. This will exceed the design limits of the tool and
can result in serious injury and/or component failure.
Workpiece material should be clean of any rust, burrs, nicks, welds or coatings before attempting to bend or interference and binding
may occur.
Apply a minimal amount of a light lubricant to material and die surfaces to ease bending process. Do not over lubricate.
• Fully read and understand these instructions before
beginning.
• Through the instructions, become familiar with all
attachments and their purpose
• Select the type and size of material for the planned project.
• Determine the best Die for the planned shape.
• Choose the Stop Block or Right Angle Attachment as
required. Install the Block Support. If using a Stop Block,
position it correctly. (This is addressed further along in
instructions).
• Place material in the Metal Bender and make sure to
position it properly.
• Make the desired bend. Use a protractor (Not Included) to
measure the planned angle.
• As the desired bend is achieved, check shape and angle and
adjust if needed.
• Re-position or remove and switch position of workpiece to
make additional bends.
For ease of description and clarification in these instructions, the holes in the "U" and Ring of the Ring Assembly/Die Receiver [B]
and the Handle/Die Receiver [E] are referred to by numbers. No numbers are actually displayed on the components (Fig 3).
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FIG. 3
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