Central Machinery 43353, Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

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The Roller Machine can be used to bend sheet metal up to 18 gauge. The space between
the Upper Die (12) and the Lower Braking Die (11) is adjustable as described below.
1. Place a piece of flat, straight wood (or metal place) between the Upper Die (12) and
Lower Braking Dies (11) and raise the Lower Braking Die (11) so that the material just
touches the Upper Die (12).
2. Loosen the Hex Head Screws (51) holding the Upper Die (12) in place.
Do not remove the Screws.
3. Remove any unnecessary Upper Die (12) fingers.
4. Raise the Lower Braking Die (11), using the long piece of wood or metal plate as a
level guide, adjust the alignment of the Upper Die (12) fingers.
5. When aligned, retighten the Hex Head Screw (51).
Removal and Installation of the Upper Cutting Blade (23)
1. Remove the six Hex Head Screws (55) holding in the upper cutting Blade (23).
2. Remove (or replace) the upper cutting Blade (23), and replace the Screws but do not
tighten completely.
3. Align the upper cutting Blade (23) so that it is flush with the Lower Braking Die (11).
4. Tighten all the Hex Head Screws (55).
Adjustment of the Upper Cutting Blade
1. Place a 30 inch piece of thin cardboard or paper between the upper and lower Blades
(23).
2. Rotate the Handle Arm (18) and cut the material.
3. Use a straightedge to determine the straightness of the cut and if the Blade (23) is in
need of adjustment.
4. If the Blade (23) is bowed out (away from the front of the machine), turn the adjustment
Nut (48) counterclockwise.
This will tighten the Adjustment Bar (22) and push the middle of the upper Blade (23)
out, while pulling in its ends.
5. If the Blade (23) is bowed in (towards the back of the machine), turn the adjustment Nut
(48) clockwise.
This will loosen the Adjustment Bar (22) and pull the middle of the upper Blade (23) in,
while pushing its ends out.
Removal and Installation of the Lower Blade
1. Remove the Hex Head Screws (57) from the lower cutting Blade (23).
2. Remove (or replace) the lower cutting Blade (23).