Bend-Tech Dragon A250 Series, Assembly Manual

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26 Bend-Tech Dragon A250 Assembly Manual
Assembling the Dragon
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3.11 Installing the Beak
The beak of the machine serves as a parts catcher. The beak prevents parts that have been
cut by the machine from falling to the ground and possibly being damaged or causing injury.
3.11.1 Installing the Beak
The beak is placed on end inside the crate. The beak should have been removed from the
crate prior to moving the head of the machine. Before installing the beak, ensure the remaining
support leg is fitted with swivel levelers and is ready to be placed under the beak.
Place the beak at the front of the machine and attach it to the head using the 3/8 -16 5/8 in.
bolts from Hardware Bag No. 2 from the Miscellaneous box. Once secured to the head, slide
the support leg under the other end of the Beak. Attach the beak to the support leg using 5/16
in. Allen head screws and spacers from Hardware Bag No. 2. The spacers should be placed
between the support leg and the beak.
Tools Needed
• 9/16 in. wrench or 9/16 in. socket
and ratchet
• 5/16 in. Allen wrench
Hardware Needed
• Hardware Bag No. 2
Important
Shorter machines will have a different configuration of beams and racks. Use the
numbers on the beams, racks, and other components to assemble the machine
in the correct order.