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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them often and use them to instruct others. PROTECT EYES Wear safety glasses or suitable eye protection when working on or around machinery. BEWARE OF CRUSH HAZARD Closing upper beam and brake bed will result in loss of fingers or limbs if placed in machine.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Metal working can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with respect and caution will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator may result.
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11. Use eye and ear protection. Always wear ISO approved impact safety goggles. Wear a full- face shield if you are producing metal filings. 12. Do not overreach. Maintain proper footing and balance at all times. DO NOT reach over or across a running machine.
**100000 PSI – stainless steel DESCRIPTION The W-3616Z Pan Brake is hand operated and capable of bending up to 16ga. (1.52mm) mild steel and 20ga. (.912mm) stainless x36” (915mm) long. The machine has 6 removable fingers and a 1.18” (30mm) box depth allowing it to fabricate pans, boxes, channels, angles, and other shapes.
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Cleaning Your machine may be shipped with a rustproof waxy oil coating and grease on the exposed unpainted metal surfaces. To remove this protective coating, use a degreaser or solvent cleaner. For a more thorough cleaning, some parts will occasionally have to be removed. DO NOT USE acetone or brake cleaner as they may damage painted surfaces.
TRANSPORTING AND LIFTING CAUTION: Lifting carrying operations should be carried out by skilled workers, such as a truck operator, crane operator, etc. If a crane is used to lift the machine, attach the lifting chain carefully, making sure the machine is well balanced. Choose a location that will keep the machine free from vibration and dust from other machinery.
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INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Consider the following when looking for a suitable location to place the machine: Overall weight of the machine. Weight of material being processed. Sizes of material to be processed through the machine. Space needed for auxiliary stands, work tables, or other machinery. ...
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Adjusting the Setback Finger Setback is the distance from the front edge of the finger to Setback the front edge of the clamp block as shown in (fig. 6). This Distance distance is determined by the gauge (thickness) of the piece part and inside radius of the bend.
OPERATION When performing basic bending operations it is important that the fingers of the brake are parallel with the edge of the clamping block. Also make sure you have the proper setback and clamping pressure set for the thickness material being bent. CAUTION: Always wear proper eye protection with side shields, safety footwear, and leather gloves to protect from burrs and sharp edges.
BENDING ALLOWANCE In order to bend sheet metal accurately, you will need to consider the total length of each bend. This is referred to as bend allowance. Subtract the bend allowance from the sum of the outside dimensions of the piece part to obtain the actual overall length or width of the piece. Because of differences in sheet metal hardness, and whether the bend is made with the grain or against it, exact allowances must sometimes be made by trial and error.
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Maintenance should be performed on a regular basis by qualified personnel. Always follow proper safety precautions when working on or around any machinery. Check daily for any unsafe conditions and fix immediately. Check that all nuts and bolts are properly tightened. ...
PARTS IDENTIFICATION LIST Item Description Qty. Leaf weldment Shaft Body Hold down assembly Eccentric shaft Connecting block Washer M6 Hex bolt M6 x 11 Hex nut M10 Threaded stud Hex nut M10 Bushing Right eccentric shaft Handle rod Handle Pin shaft Cotter pin Set screw M6 x 8 Flat key...
TROUBLESHOOTING FAULT PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Fingers are not aligned Follow proper finger alignment procedure. Setback distance is not equal Accurately measure distance INACCURATE BENDS from one side to the other and set accordingly. Clamping assembly is not Re-adjust the clamping holding piece part securely.
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