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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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Summary of Contents for 38470

Page 1: ... and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference 19c When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Copyright 2000 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written co...

Page 2: ... impact safety goggles 8 Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times 9 Use the right tool for the job Do not attempt to force a small tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool There are certain applications for which this tool was designed Do not modify this tool and do not use this tool for a purpose for which it was not intended 10 Stay alert Watch what you ...

Page 3: ...tain flammable fumes 6 Periodically during welding and after completion of a job inspect your area for any ignition which may have been caused by flying sparks 7 Never leave your welder unattended while it is plugged in 8 Always wear electrical insulating clothing gloves and shoes while using your welder 9 Flying sparks can cause injury and hot materials can cause burns Please wear appropriate saf...

Page 4: ...iver 10 over the three Mounting Spacers 13 so that the two holes on the Ring Assembly 10 line up with the corresponding Mounting Spacers 13 Insert two 2 Mounting Bolts 16 through the Ring Assembly 10 Mounting Spacer 13 and Stand 11 Tighten on Nuts 14 4 Place the Ring Assembly Spacer 6 inside the arms of the Ring Assembly Die Receiver 10 between the back two holes Insert the Mounting Bolt 15 throug...

Page 5: ...propriate attachment Stop Block or Right Angle Bend Correct orientation of Stop Block 4 Insert stock into the Bender and position it properly Make the first bend 5 Check the angle and direction of the bend 6 Make all consequent bends Adjust the workpiece as needed CAUTION Keep fingers and hands away from moving parts at all times How the Holes Are Numbered Throughout this manual the holes are ofte...

Page 6: ...e workpiece When bending your workpiece place the Square Stop Block 3 over one of the holes in the Ring Assembly Die Receiver 10 You will have to do some testing to determine placement of the Square Stop Block You will need to place it over the appropriate hole for the bend you desire and the Die you are using 1 There are four key positions to place the Square Stop Block 3 in while bending The fou...

Page 7: ...Right Angle Bending Attachment 7 in place Note Your workpiece will not need to be clamped when you are using the Right Angle Bending Attachment 7 3 Mark the stock at the points that you desire to make a bend Line up the stock so that the Right Angle Attachment hits directly at the midpoint of your mark Support Pin 5 Insert Long Hitch Pin 1 Figure F Right Angle Bending Attachment The Stop and Adjus...

Page 8: ...chor bolts We will also show you how to make letters of the alphabet for use in making decorative signs Once you practice on the Compact Bender and learn its capabilities it should be easy to come up with additional uses for the Compact Bender based on your interests and work requirements Project Ideas MAKING HANDLES Round Stock To make handles using round stock the Square Stop Block 3 is used rat...

Page 9: ...usly outlined 2 Mark off the material as shown below Insert the stock into the Bender to the first mark Bend to 90 degrees 1 3 4 1 3 4 1 3 4 1 3 4 1st Bend 2nd 3rd 4th 3 You may want to set up the Bender with the Adjustable Stop for repeated bends 4 Flip the stock around and insert the end opposite the bend Insert it to the 2nd mark and make a 90 degree bend 5 Reverse the stock and make the 3rd be...

Page 10: ... Anchor Bolt from a 14 1 4 blank see Figure 11 above As with all bending you can make shorter or longer Anchor Bolts by changing the size of the blank Use a scrap piece to experiment with length and placement of bends 1 Place a 1 die on the center point hole and secure in place with the Long Hitch Pin 1 2 Using the Short Hitch Pin 2 place a 2 die in the Outer Handle 2nd hole 3 Using the Long Hitch...

Page 11: ...Page 11 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 38470 Length Inner Diameter ...

Page 12: ...tual workpiece Use a protractor to measure each angle To make the following letters use the Right Angle Bend Attachment 7 for each bend Tip Always double check the measurements on each angle you bend Note Use the Stop or Adjustable Stop for repeated bends at the same angle Note After each letter has been formed smooth away any sharp edges using a grinder or by sanding The Letter A Two blanks are r...

Page 13: ...d insert the stock with the opposite end in the bender Make the 3rd bend at 45 degrees 6 Slide the stock to the fourth position and bend to 45 7 Weld the completed two 8 7 8 pieces together these will be the curves in the letter B Weld on the 6 piece to form the spine of the letter The Letter C One blank is required for this letter 14 long 1st Bend 2nd 3rd 4th 3 3 4 3 3 4 1 1 4 1 1 4 1 Using chalk...

Page 14: ...orm the spine of the letter The Letter E Two blanks are required for this letter 14 9 16 long 2 1 2 long 1st Bend 2nd 4 1 2 4 1 2 1 Using the long blank mark off 4 1 2 in from each side 2 Make a bend to 90 at the first chalk mark 3 Take out the stock and insert the other end Make a bend to 90 at the first chalk mark 4 Make certain that the top and bottom of the E are parallel 5 Weld on the 2 1 2 p...

Page 15: ...tion of the G The longer side of the 3 blank will form the inside part of the G The Letter H Three blanks are required for this letter 6 6 3 3 4 Weld the 3 3 4 blank to the center of each 6 blank Make certain that both 6 blanks are even with each other The Letter I Three blanks are required for this letter 5 5 5 5 8 Weld the 5 5 8 blank to the center of each 5 blank Make certain that both 5 blanks...

Page 16: ... 9 16 in from one side 2 Make a bend to 90 at the first chalk mark The Letter M Two blanks are required for this letter 13 1 2 long 13 1 2 long 6 6 1st Bend 2nd 1 For each blank mark off 6 in from one side 2 Make a bend to 75 at the first chalk mark 3 Move the blank to the second mark and bend to 75 Repeat for the second blank 4 Tack weld the two pieces together at one end Make certain that all fo...

Page 17: ...e stock out of the Bender Insert the second side Repeat steps 3 and 4 7 Weld the 3 7 8 piece to the open side so that a complete circle is formed The Letter P Two blanks are required for this letter 8 7 8 long 6 long 1st Bend 2nd 3rd 4th 2 3 4 2 3 4 1 1 1 Making the top portion of the letter P is essentially the same as the letter C on page 17 Using chalk mark off 2 3 4 in from each side of the lo...

Page 18: ...rcle is formed 8 Weld the two short pieces to the right bottom corner of the circle you just completed The 2 blank should be welded to the inside with the 3 4 blank on the outside The Letter R Two blanks are required for this letter 8 7 8 6 3 1 8 1st Bend 2nd 3rd 4th 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 1 Refer to directions for making a P on page 22 Using chalk mark off 2 3 4 in from each side of the long blank From ...

Page 19: ...nd insert the other side At the 4 mark bend to 45 8 At the fifth mark bend to 41 only 9 Move the blank to the sixth mark and bend to 45 Repeat for the seventh mark 10 Once more remove the blank from the Bender and insert the other side This may require moving the Right Angle Bend Attachment inserting the blank and putting back on the Right Angle Bend Attachment Make certain that the stock is facin...

Page 20: ... bend to 75 The Letter W The letter W is formed the same way as the letter M on page 21 The Letter X Two blanks are required for this letter 7 1 2 long 7 1 2 long 3 1 4 3 1 4 1st Bend 1 Place a mark at the center of each blank at the 3 3 4 mark 2 Make a bend in the blank so that an angle is obvious but so that it measures 6 when measured tip to tip Repeat for the second blank 3 Weld the two pieces...

Page 21: ...ark 3 Weld the 3 3 4 blank to the center of the bottom part of the Y which you have just formed The Letter Z Three blanks are required for this letter 7 1 2 long 4 1 2 long 4 1 2 long 1 1 1st Bend 2nd 1 Measure 1 in from each side of the 7 1 2 blank 2 Place the blank onto the Bender At the first mark make a bend to 50 Take out the blank and insert the second end At the mark make another bend to 50...

Page 22: ...T OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO Parts List and Diagram Parts List Part Description Qty 1 Long Hitch Pin 2 2 Short Hitch Pin 1 3 Square Stop Block 1 4 Stop 1 5 Support Pin 1 6 Ring Assembly Spacer 1 7 Right Angle Bending Attachment 1 8 Inner Handle 1 9 Outer Handle Die Receiver 1 10 Ring Assembly Die Receiver 1 11 Stand 1 12 Hand...

Page 23: ...Page 23 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 38470 Assembly Diagram ...

Page 24: ...damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchand...

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