Eastwood Perfect Panel Prep Tool Quick Start Manual

The Eastwood PErfEct PanEl PrEP tool is an exclusive design that
provides a perfectly beveled 45° weld-prepped edge in 20 or 18 Gauge sheet
metal to achieve solid, full-penetration MIG or TIG butt welds.

safEty inforMation

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.

oPEration

1.
Be sure the metal to be weld-prepped is straight and free of burrs or
jagged edges.
2.
Back off the Adjuster Screw and Locknut to relieve clamping pressure
then gently close the Jaws (fig a).
3.
Rotate the Adjuster Screw inward until it stops. (Do not over tighten)
(fig a).
4.
Open Jaws and place over the sheet metal edge with the Pivoting,
Moveable Jaw "pushing" to form the Weld Prep bend on the side to be
welded. notE: If the Locking Handle Mechanism is toward you, the 45°
bend will be away from you (fig B). Be sure to plan your work carefully
before beginning.
5.
Close Jaws to form a 45° downward bend in the metal edge (fig B).
6.
Open Jaws to check bend. If satisfactory, lock the Adjuster Screw in
position with the Locknut.
7.
Move tool along the metal edge forming the weld-prep bend (fig c).
8.
Be sure to check the weld-prep bend profile and adjust tool if required.
iMPortant notE: As with any metal working tool, the Eastwood
Weld Prep Tool requires a learning curve to achieve proficiency. Always
practice on scrap material before using on an actual project
rEad instructions
• Thoroughly read and understand these product
instructions before using this tool.
• Keep these product instructions for future reference.
• This tool uses compound leverage to greatly amplify
clamping forces which can pinch fingers causing
serious injury. Keep fingers away from moving parts
of the Weld Prep Tool.
• Handling sharp metal can cause cuts.
Wear thick work gloves and long sleeves
when using Weld Prep tool.
Pinch hazard!
cut hazard!