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T32716 (Mfd. Since 05/21)

Thumb Knob

Handle

6.  Use  mineral  spirits,  wire  brush,  and  rags  to 

clean and dry rack and pinion gears and gear 
housing (see

 Figure 27).

7.  Brush heavy coat of NLGI#2 grease on gears 

with clean wire brush. 

8.  Install  gear  cover  and  secure  with  screws 

from 

Step 5

9.  Install handle and pump to disperse grease.

Items Needed 

Qty

Disposable Rags ............................... As Needed 
Mineral Spirits .................................... As Needed
Model SB1365 or ISO 68 Equiv. ........ As Needed
Wire Brushes ..................................................... 2
Phillips Head Screwdriver #1 ............................. 1 
Model T26419 or NLGI#2 Equiv. ....... As Needed

To lubricate machine:

1.  Use  rag  and  mineral  spirits  to  clean  away 

grease  and  built  up  grime  from  surfaces 
of  fingers,  bending  prism,  knuckle  sockets,  
slide, and shearing knives (see

 Figure 24).

Knives

Slide

Bending Prism

Figure 24. Lubrication locations.

Knuckle

Socket

(1 of 2)

Finger

(1 of 8)

2.  Allow  cleaned  parts  to  dry  before  applying 

ISO 68 lubricant with clean rag.

3.  Apply  a  few  drops  ISO  68  lubricant  to  end 

shaft  (see

 Figure 25)  and  pump  handle  to 

work lubricant into machine body.

4.  Loosen  handle  thumb  knob  and  remove 

handle (see

 Figure 26).

5.  Remove (4) Phillips head screws and remove 

gear cover (see

 Figure 26).

End Shaft

Figure 26. Gear cover removal components.

x 4

Gear Cover

Figure 27.

 Rack and pinion and gear housing 

locations. 

Gear Housing

Rack & 

Pinion

Figure 25. End shaft location.

Summary of Contents for T32716

Page 1: ...jury read this entire manual BEFORE using machine Figure 1 Model T32716 8 Benchtop Metal Shear Brake Description Qty A Benchtop Shear Brake Not Shown 1 B Handle 1 C Hex Bolts M10 2 x 70 4 D Flat Washe...

Page 2: ...dth x Height 19 x 13 x 7 in Main Specifications Capacities Maximum Width 7 7 8 in Maximum Thickness at Half Width Mild Steel 20 Gauge Maximum Thickness at Full Width Mild Steel 22 Gauge Aluminum 18 Ga...

Page 3: ...care of your machine s unpainted surfaces There are many ways to remove this rust preven tative but the following steps work well in a wide variety of situations Always follow the manufac turer s inst...

Page 4: ...mponents Fingers Bending Prism Figure 6 Finger mounting components Gib Finger x 4 To change fingers 1 Loosen 4 gib cap screws shown in Figure 6 2 Use handle to lift any installed fingers as high as po...

Page 5: ...aller bending radius on the other side Figure 9 Location of bending prism and seat Bending Prism Prism Seat Figure 8 Location of brake stop components Brake Stop Support Rod 1 of 2 Thumb Screw 1 of 2...

Page 6: ...Steps 1 6 but with workpiece upside down Note Minimum reverse bend possible is 1 4 see Figure 14 5 While holding workpiece steady use handle to lower fingers and bend workpiece to desired bend radius...

Page 7: ...e will damage machine when bent Use this information as well as the following steps to bend a pan or box Install the brake stop so the pan height will be the same on all four sides Figure 15 Example o...

Page 8: ...n For repetitive cuts at the same dimensions the shear stop can be used Shearing Operation Always wear safety glasses work boots and protective work gloves when shearing and handling sheet metal Shear...

Page 9: ...eaning the Model T32716 is relatively easy Periodically wipe down the machine to remove dust and oil Protect the unpainted cast iron surfaces of your machine by applying regular applications of a prod...

Page 10: ...ag and mineral spirits to clean away grease and built up grime from surfaces of fingers bending prism knuckle sockets slide and shearing knives see Figure 24 Knives Slide Bending Prism Figure 24 Lubri...

Page 11: ...t binding no adjustment is required If shear cuts paper poorly or if knives bind proceed to Step 3 3 Loosen 2 knife retaining cap screws shown in Figure 29 4 Loosen 3 cap screws with jam nuts shown in...

Page 12: ...g cap screws to secure setting 9 Tighten screws from Step 3 10 Repeat test from Step 2 to check adjustment 3 Rotate or flip knives to expose new cutting edges or replace knives 4 Lubricate knives then...

Page 13: ...1 SHEAR STOP ANCHOR PLATE 35 PT32716035 HEX WRENCH 4MM 12 PT32716012 CAP SCREW M5 8 X 12 36 PT32716036 HEX BOLT M10 1 5 X 70 13 PT32716013 FINGER GIB 37 PT32716037 FLAT WASHER 10MM 14 PT32716014 CAP S...

Page 14: ...ndling sheet metal Chamfer and deburr sharp metal edges 3 Never place hands near blades or clamping fingers during operation 4 Secure brake to workbench before using 5 DO NOT exceed rated capacity of...

Page 15: ...rty or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products The manufacturers reserve the right to change specifications at any time because they constantly...

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