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Model T32719 (Mfd. Since 06/21)
adjusting clamping pressure
Clamping pressure must be properly adjusted for
different workpiece thicknesses. The ideal pres-
sure will have medium resistance at the clamping
handles, and will lock the workpiece into position
easily—much like a pair of Vice-Grips
®
. Pressure
is adjusted by rotating the adjustment nuts on
the clamping pressure adjustment rods (see
Figure 14). These are located on both ends of the
pan and box brake.
Adjusting Clamping
Pressure
Item(s) Needed:
Qty
Open-End Wrench 17/19mm ............................. 1
To adjust clamping pressure:
1. Lower clamping leaf so clamping fingers just
touch workpiece.
Tip: It is best if the workpiece used in this
procedure is same width as pan and box
brake. If not, place two pieces of metal of
same thickness as workpiece on each end of
brake.
— If clamping handles are at 10 o'clock
(viewed from right end of brake) and 2
o'clock (viewed from left end of brake)
position, then clamping pressure is suit-
able for workpiece. Proceed to
Step 4.
— If clamping handles are not at 10 o'clock
(viewed from right end of brake) and 2
o'clock (viewed from left end of brake)
position, then clamping pressure is not
suitable for workpiece. Proceed to
Step 2.
2. Loosen adjustment nuts (see Figure 14)
and turn both sets up or down until clamping
handles are in 10 and 2 o'clock position when
clamping fingers just touch workpiece.
3. Tighten adjustment nuts to secure
position.
4. Make sure clamping pressure is even on both
ends of brake by raising one end and test-
ing clamping action of other end. Clamping
action should be same on both ends.
5. If necessary, repeat Steps 1–4 until proper
clamping pressure is achieved.
Note: Proper clamping pressure is achieved
when the clamping handle "snaps" (or
locks) into position against handle stop (see
Figure 14).
Figure 14. Locations of clamping components.
Clamping
Handle
Clamping
Handle Stop
Clamping
Pressure
Adjustment
Rod
(1 of 2)
Adjustment
Nuts (2 of 4)
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