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This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation, electrocution, or death.
Woodstock International, Inc. is committed to customer satisfaction. Our intent with this manual is to include the basic information for safety, setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this product.
Model M1118 (For Machines Mfd. Since 09/21) MODEL M1118 48" PAN AND BOX BRAKE Product Dimensions Weight......................313 lbs. Width (side‐to‐side) x Depth (front‐to‐back) x Height........78‐1/2 x 18 x 31 in. Footprint (Length x Width)................. 52 x 12‐1/2 in. Shipping Dimensions Type....................
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Model M1118 (For Machines Mfd. Since 09/21) Identification Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better understand the instructions in this manual. Clamping Clamping Finger Leaf (1 of 16) Bending Block Bending Handles Setback Wheel (1 of 2)
Model M1118 (For Machines Mfd. Since 09/21) Controls.&.Components Refer to the Figures.1–3 and the following descriptions to become familiar with the basic controls and components of this machine. Understanding these items and how they work will help you understand the rest of the manual and stay safe when operating this machine.
Model M1118 (For Machines Mfd. Since 09/21) SAFETY SAFETY For.Your.Own.Safety, Read.Manual.Before.Operating.Machine The. purpose. of. safety. symbols. is. to. attract. your. attention. to. possible. hazardous. conditions.. This. manual.uses.a.series.of.symbols.and.signal.words.intended.to.convey.the.level.of.importance.of.the. safety.messages..The.progression.of.symbols.is.described.below..Remember.that.safety.messages.by. themselves. do. not. eliminate. danger. and. are. not. a. substitute. for. proper. accident. prevention. mea- sures—this.responsibility.is.ultimately.up.to.the.operator! Indicates.an.imminently.hazardous.situation.which,.if.not.avoided,.
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INTENDED.USAGE..Only use machine for its keep machine in good working condition. A intended purpose—never make modifications machine that is improperly maintained could without prior approval from Woodstock malfunction, leading to serious personal injury International. Modifying machine or using or death.
Model M1118 (For Machines Mfd. Since 09/21) Additional.Safety.for.Pan.&.Box.Brakes Hands/fingers.can.be.crushed.or.severely.pinched.if.caught.between.clamping.fingers.and.bending. blocks.during.operation..Severe.cuts.can.occur.to.hands/fingers.when.contacting.sharp.workpiece. edges..To.minimize.risk.of.injury,.anyone.operating.this.machine.MUST.completely.heed.the.hazards. and.warnings.below. CRUSHING.&.AMPUTATION.INJURIES: The brake METAL.EDGES: Sharp edges on sheet metal can can quickly crush or amputate fingers, hands, or produce severe cuts. Always wear leather gloves body parts. Never place fingers, hands, or body and chamfer/de-burr sharp sheet metal edges parts between or near the clamping fingers and before bending the workpiece with this machine.
Model M1118 (For Machines Mfd. Since 09/21) SETUP Unpacking This machine has been carefully packaged for safe This machine presents transportation. If you notice the machine has been serious injury hazards damaged during shipping, please contact your authorized to untrained users. Read Shop Fox dealer immediately.
Model M1118 (For Machines Mfd. Since 09/21) Inventory The following is a list of items shipped with your machine. Before beginning setup, lay these items out and inventory them. Note: If you cannot find an item on this list, carefully check around/inside the machine and packaging materials.
Model M1118 (For Machines Mfd. Since 09/21) Machine.Placement Cleaning.Machine Workbench.Load The unpainted surfaces of your machine are coated with a heavy-duty rust preventative that Refer to the Machine.Specifications for the prevents corrosion during shipment and storage. weight and footprint specifications of your This rust preventative works extremely well, but machine.
Model M1118 (For Machines Mfd. Since 09/21) Cleaning.Fingers Although rust preventative was applied only to the visible surfaces of the clamping fingers (see Figure 7), some Clamping Clamping may have worked in between and underneath them. We Handle (1 of 2) Finger (1 of 16) recommend you remove all the clamping fingers and thoroughly clean them.
Model M1118 (For Machines Mfd. Since 09/21) Lifting.&.Placing Use a forklift to lift the machine off the pallet and onto a suitable location. HEAVY LIFT! To.lift.and.place.machine,.do.these.steps: Straining crushing injury may occur from 1.. Using a forklift, move crate to machine work site improperly lifting the location.
Model M1118 (For Machines Mfd. Since 09/21) Bench.Mounting Number.of.Mounting.Holes........4 Diameter.of.Mounting.Hardware.Needed....⁄ " Bolt The base of this machine has mounting holes that allow it to be fastened to a workbench or other mounting surface to prevent it from moving during operation and causing Flat Washer accidental injury or damage.
Model M1118 (For Machines Mfd. Since 09/21) OPERATIONS General This machine will perform many types of operations that are beyond the scope of this manual. Many of these operations can be dangerous or deadly if performed incorrectly. The instructions in this section are written with the understanding that the operator has the necessary knowledge and skills to operate this machine.
Model M1118 (For Machines Mfd. Since 09/21) Spacing.Fingers The clamping fingers can be spaced apart for clearance when making pans or boxes. This requires removing Finger one or more of the fingers, so that you can space the others to match the inside width of your pan or box (see Figure.12).
Model M1118 (For Machines Mfd. Since 09/21) Adjusting.Setback Before you begin any bending operation, consider the differences of sheet metal gauges when trying to achieve either sharp or rounded bends, and allow for the You.must.include.the.thickness.of.folded. differences by adjusting the setback. edges.
Model M1118 (For Machines Mfd. Since 09/21) Adjusting.Clamping. Pressure Clamping pressure must be properly adjusted for different workpiece thicknesses. The ideal pressure will have Clamping Clamping medium resistance at the clamping handles, and will Handle Handle Stop lock the workpiece into position easily—much like a pair of Vice-Grips .
Model M1118 (For Machines Mfd. Since 09/21) Basic.Bending All bending operations require the clamping fingers to be parallel with the edge of the clamping surface and bending block, and the setback and clamping pressure Do. not. operate. machine. unless. it. has. must be correctly adjusted for the thickness of the been.securely.mounted.to.a.workbench,.
Model M1118 (For Machines Mfd. Since 09/21) Positioning.Counterweight The counterweight helps to provide additional leverage when bending thick workpieces, and can be adjusted to vary the weight being applied by the bending leaf. Lifting. heavy. machinery. or. parts. without. proper. The gauge of the workpiece determines where the assistance.
Inc. Dealer. If you do not have a dealer in your area, these products are also available through online dealers. Please call or e-mail Woodstock International Inc. Customer Service to get a current listing of dealers at: 1-800-840-8420 or at sales@woodstockint.com.
Model M1118 (For Machines Mfd. Since 09/21) MAINTENANCE General For optimum performance from this machine, this maintenance schedule must be strictly followed. Always wear safety glass- Ongoing es during the entire main- To minimize your risk of injury and maintain proper tenance process! machine performance, stop operations immediately if you ever observe any of the items below, and fix the problem...
Model M1118 (For Machines Mfd. Since 09/21) Lubrication Clamping.Leaf.Pivots Clamping Leaf Oil Type ........ISO 32 Equivalent Oil Hole (1 of 2) Oil Amount ..........1–2 Drops Lubrication Frequency ....Daily, or As Needed Use an oil can to add lubricant to the hole shown in Figure 18 (one on each side of the brake), then raise and lower the clamping leaf several times to distribute the lubricant.
If you require additional machine service not included in this section, please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at (360) 734-3482 or send e-mail to: techsupport@woodstockint.com. Aligning.Bending.Block...
Model M1118 (For Machines Mfd. Since 09/21) Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting tables cover common problems that may occur with this machine. If you need replacement parts or additional troubleshooting help, contact our Technical Support. Note: Before contacting Tech Support, find the machine serial number and manufacture date, and if available, your original purchase receipt.
Model M1118 (For Machines Mfd. Since 09/21) Labels.&.Cosmetics PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION XM1118101 READ MANUAL LABEL XM1118105 LACERATION HAZARD LABEL XM1118102 SAFETY GLASSES LABEL XM1118106 MODEL NUMBER LABEL XM1118103 MACHINE ID LABEL XM1118107 TOUCH-UP PAINT, SHOP FOX WHITE XM1118104 PINCH HAZARD LABEL Safety.labels.warn.about.machine.hazards.and.how.to.prevent.serious.personal.injury..The.owner.
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