Operation - Greenlee 854 Instruction Manual

Operation (cont'd)
ADJUSTING THE SQUEEZE
When bending 1-1/2" to 2" EMT, IMC, and rigid alumi-
num conduit, the roller support must be engaged so that
the roller supports the conduit; the pressure against the
conduit is the "squeeze". Setting the squeeze adjust-
ment arm to the vertical position (middle hole) provides
the necessary amount of squeeze for most 1-1/2" to 2"
EMT and IMC conduit.
Due to variations in conduit, the standard adjustment
may provide too much or too little squeeze.
• If the conduit is difficult to load or develops excessive
side marking when bent, the squeeze is set too high.
• If the conduit becomes excessively oval or wrinkled,
the squeeze is set too low.
To change the amount of squeeze:
1. Loosen the adjustment arm screw.
2. Rotate the adjustment arm one position counter-
clockwise to INCREASE the squeeze or one posi-
tion clockwise to DECREASE the squeeze.
Note: Decrease the squeeze by three settings when
bending rigid aluminum conduit.
3. Align the adjustment arm with one of the holes and
tighten the screw.
Changing the squeeze may affect the bending accu-
racy. If the pointers are inaccurate after changing the
squeeze, see Pointer Accuracy.
Greenlee / A Textron Company
POINTER ACCURACY
Note: Pointers may be adjusted while shoes are on
the bender.
1. Loosen the two locking screws.
2. Move the pointer.
3. Tighten the screws.
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