Eastwood 20629 Instructions Manual

Eastwood 20629 Instructions Manual

2-3/4” shrinker stretcher

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Item #20629
2-3/4" SHRINKER STRETCHER
INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1 Item #20629 2-3/4” SHRINKER STRETCHER INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2: Specifications

    Form complex compound curves in metal and create patch panels for rust repair. The EASTWOOD 2-3/4” SHRINKER STRETCHER can form curves down to a 3” radius in a variety of metals: mild steel (up to 18 gauge), stainless steel (up to 20 gauge), and aluminum (up to 16 gauge). They are perfect for forming complicated pieces for such areas as headlight rims, rear wheel arches, dog legs, window frame edges, and trunk opening edges.
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    To avoid injury, stop work immediately and inspect workpiece material for nicks, dents, welds, excessive scale or remaining coatings. Clean or repair as necessary or discard and begin with a new piece. Also inspect Shrinker Stretcher components for looseness or damage. To order parts and supplies: 800.345.1178 >> eastwood.com...
  • Page 4 ASSEMBLY The Eastwood Shrinker Stretcher consists of moderately heavy metal components which can be present a hand/finger pinch hazard and cause potentially serious injuries if dropped on feet. Avoid pinching hands while handling parts during use and wear thick, well-fitting work gloves to prevent cuts from handling sharp metal. The use of safety shoes is strongly recommended.
  • Page 5: Operation

    The use of safety shoes is strongly recommended. The Eastwood Shrinker Stretcher was specifically designed to be operated by one person only. Never have one person operate the Handle while another handles the material workpiece or serious injury could occur.
  • Page 6: Maintenance

    2. Check tightness of all hardware. 3. Check operation for binding. Lubricate sliding parts and pivot points periodically with medium bodied oil. NOTE: Use care to avoid getting oil on Jaw Gripping Teeth. Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.544.5118 >> techelp@eastwood.com...
  • Page 7: Troubleshooting

    Remove Jaws from Body and use wire brush to remove metal particle accumulation and filings from Gripping Teeth. Excessive Oil or Debris on Gripping Shrinker or Teeth Use Eastwood PRE or suitable solvent to remove excessive oil from Gripping Stretcher Teeth. Jaws Slipping Clean metal surface completely before continuing.
  • Page 8: Optional Items

    A Full Line of Eastwood Welders If you have any questions about the use of this product, please contact The Eastwood Technical Assistance Service Department: 800.544.5118 >> email: techelp@eastwood.com PDF version of this manual is available online >> eastwood.com/20629manual The Eastwood Company 263 Shoemaker Road, Pottstown, PA 19464, USA US and Canada: 800.345.1178...

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