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conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is
green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-
grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the
electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the
equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal. 

Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel it
the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is
properly grounded.

Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the
tool’s plug. 

Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately.

This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an
outlet that looks like the one illustrated in Figure 8. The
tool has a grounding plug that looks like the plug
illustrated in Figure 9.

9.0 General Bending Instructions

Mounting Bending Shoes

Choose desired shoe size and type (Rigid, IMC, EMT, or 40
Mil PVC Coated Rigid) and slide shoe onto the main drive
sprocket shaft. See Figure 10. Next, align the four drive studs
on the back of the shoe with the four holes in the main drive
sprocket. Push the shoe onto the main drive sprocket shaft.
See Figure 11.

9.1 

MOUNTING SUPPORT ROLLERS AND SUPPORT
UNITS

Choose the desired support roller or support unit for
corresponding shoe size and type (Rigid, IMC, EMT, or 40 mil
PVC coated Rigid.) The appropriate size and type of support
MUST be used with the corresponding shoe size and type.

Mount the support roller or support unit on the right leg of the
bender as you face the unit. Secure the support roller or
support unit with the quick release hinge pin. See Figure 12.
GREENLEE

®

- Bending shoes and attachment from

GREENLEE

®

555 R, E, I (Rigid, EMT, IMC) and 40 mil PVC

coated Rigid Benders with serial number PL and AAJ will fit
the B2555 Sidewinder

®

Bender. All B2555 Sidewinder

®

Bending shoes and attachments will fit GREENLEE 555 R, E,
I Benders with PL and AAJ serial numbers.
ENSLEY - No modifications are needed to mount the B2555
Sidewinder

®

Rigid shoes to the ENSLEY E-969. 

Current Tools

®

- Bending shoe and attachments from Current

Figure 8. 3-Prong Outlet (20 A)

Sprocket Shaft

Main Drive

Sprocket

Drive Studs

Bending Shoe

Mounting Holes

Main Drive Sprocket

Figure 11. Mounting Bending Side View

5

Figure 10. Mounting Bending Front View

Figure 12. Mounting Support

Figure 9. 3-Prong Plug (Nema 5-20)

Summary of Contents for B2555PVC

Page 1: ...lectric Sidewinder Bender IMPORTANT RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS Visually inspect all components for shipping damage If shipping damage is found notify carrier at once Shipping damage is NOT covered by warr...

Page 2: ...ptacle for power supply Always inspect power cord before using Bender Replace damaged or worn cords Always wear approved safety glasses when the bender is in operation Always disconnect the Bender bef...

Page 3: ...ay be necessary The B2555 Series Bender may also be used in a horizontal position for special bends The Bender can operate in this position as efficiently as it does in the upright position See Figure...

Page 4: ...ctor con result in a risk of electric shock The IMC Part Description ID IS 15 11 2 Bending shoe 1 IS 2 2 Bending Shoe 2 ISR 152 11 2 2 IMC Roller Support Unit 3 BX 1 Metal Storage Box not shown Figure...

Page 5: ...ur holes in the main drive sprocket Push the shoe onto the main drive sprocket shaft See Figure 11 9 1 MOUNTING SUPPORT ROLLERS AND SUPPORT UNITS Choose the desired support roller or support unit for...

Page 6: ...ess the Jog button and advance the Bender Be sure to check the alignment of the bending mark as the rotating shoe locks the pipe conduit into position Advance the Bender shoe to the desired degree of...

Page 7: ...bending instruction decal on top of each Bender for approximate springback compensation figures 7 To release the conduit place the Bend Unload switch in the Unload position Press the Jog button and re...

Page 8: ...e right and re tighten bolts NOTE Be sure to keep the gear box and motor in line with the bender 13 0 STUB UP BENDING INFORMATION AND CHARTS To locate bending marks and springback of 15 30 45 60 and 9...

Page 9: ...1 11 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Center to center 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 Max Conduit Size 1 2 1 11 4 11 2 2 2 2 2 2 Center to center 81 2 115 16 141 8 1615 16 1913 16 225 8 257 16 281 4 311 8 15 30 45 Gardn...

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