Summary of Contents for Southwire BENDMAX BML-2000
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OPERATING and MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS BENDMAX™ Compact Power Bender (BML-2000) READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION IN 2017 THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING OR SERVICING THIS TOOL 07/17 (BML-2000)
• Galvanized Rigid Conduit Grounding Instructions………….….…………………….…...…...9 Identification................10 SAFETY Features..................11 Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of Southwire Tools and Equipment. This instruction manual and any markings on the Transportation................11 tool provide information for avoiding hazards and unsafe practices Setup……………………………………………………….....12 related to the use of this tool.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION This symbol is used to call your attention to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in an injury or property damage. The signal word, difined below, indicates the severity of the hazard. The message after the signal word provides in formation for preventing WARNING or avoiding the hazard.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING WARNING FAILURE TO WEAR EYE PROTECTION COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS EYE INJURY FROM FLYING DEBRIS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. WARNING WARNING FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Extension Cords FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE PRECAUTIONS MAY FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT RESULT IN INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. CAUTION CAUTION FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS IDENTIFICATION BML-2000 IDENTIFICATION-FRONT BML-2000 IDENTIFICATION-BACK WARNING: Electric Shock Hazard FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. This tool must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, an electrical ground provides a path of least resistance for the electric current.
FEATURES SET UP • Single shoe bending of 3/4" to 2" EMT, IMC/GRC conduit. WARNING • Four sturdy casters for easy transportability. • Squeeze adjustment allows for variations in conduit. • Front locking casters to securely keep bender in place during use. •...
OPERATION OPERATION SQUEEZE ADJUSTMENT DANGER Refer to the “Identification” section of this manual 1. When bending 1-1/2", or 2" EMT or IMC, the amount of squeeze applied to the conduit can be adjusted to compensate for conduit variations. The squeeze is adjustable by pulling pin and rotating the Squeeze Adjustment Lever (7) to increase or decrease the amount of tension needed to properly seat the conduit as shown in (Fig 11).
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BENDING BENDING 2. Use the Manual Bender Buttons (4) on front of bender or the DOWN Hand Pendent (12) to orient the shoe so that the hooks of the conduit type to be bent are at the 7 o’clock (approximately –5°) position on the analog protractor.
Ohm extension cord Replace extension E. Black marker power cord for broken wire cord F. Magnetic level (Southwire MCB Level) G. EMT, IMC or GRC conduit Power to bender Replace switch Check power switch Power switch in the will not operate...
This warranty also does not cover Southwire Contractor Equipment 3. Southwire will cover standard freight charges (Ground Courier Rate) incurred in connection products that have been modified by any party other than Southwire Company, LLC or its with products that Southwire ultimately determines to be defective.
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