GB Sidewinder Instruction Sheet

I MPORTANT: RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS: Visually inspect all components for shipping damage. If any shipping damage
is found, notify carrier at once.Shipping damage is NOT covered by warranty. The carrier is responsible for all repair or
replacement costs resulting from damage in shipment.
I MPORTANT — USER SAFETY AND PROTECTION: In setting up systems to fit your operations, care must be taken to
select the proper components and design to insure appropriate integration with your operations and existing equipment and
that all safety measures have been taken to avoid the risk of personal injury and property damage from your application
or system. GARDNER BENDER CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE OR INJURY CAUSED BY UNSAFE USE,
MAINTENANCE OR APPLICATION OF ITS PRODUCTS. Please contact Gardner Bender for guidance when you are in
doubt as to the proper safety precautions to be taken in designing and setting up your particular application.
Preliminary Procedure: Read all instructions carefully before attempting to assemble or operate your
mechanical conduit bender.
Bend Only Conduit Size and Type as Marked on
Each Shoe:
Attempts to bend conduit size and type other than that
marked on a shoe could result in breakage. ( Do not
attempt to bend 2" rigid or IMC steel conduit on this
bender shoe ) .
When Bending 2" EMT Conduit:
Always use the steel roller and strap provided. Failure
to do so could result in breakage.
Important: The bender carriage must be on a solid,
level surface during operation.
Instruction
Sheet
Roller Assembly Position:
Always place roller assembly and ratchet handle in
proper frame hole according to the size and type of
conduit being bent ( as shown on Bender Frame ) .
Mounting of Bender Frame:
If bender frame is to be mounted on a bench or support
other than the SAF-T-Bender Carriage, drill four ( 4 )
Strap
holes in the support, in-line with the mounting slots of
the frame. Attach the frame to the support with four ( 4 )
" cap screws of proper length and secure with four ( 4 )
5
⁄
1 6
nuts. A plain washer should be used between the head
of each cap screw and the bender frame.
rollers during operation.
Sidewinder
Mechanical Bender
Keep hands clear of bending shoe and
®
Ratchet
Handle