Introduction
The Compact Bender allows you to economically make a variety of bends in flat, square, or solid round stock. It is available in
two models: Item No. 144207, which mountson a workbench; and Item No. 144208, which is secured to the floor. This manual
covers both models.
These instructions provide basic information on using the Bender, plus step-by-step examples of how to bend stock to make
several common products. We urge you to read the complete Operation section before trying to use the Bender.
If you have questions about operating this Bender, contact Northern's Customer Service Department at:
TEL:
800-222-5381
Important Precautions
A
WARNING
To protect against serious injury, use co mmon sense and observe the fo
l
lowing
precautions when operating the Compact Bender. Northern is not responsible for
for misuse of the Bender.
•
ALWAYS
secure the Bender to the floor (Item No. 144208) or the workbench (Item No. 144207) before operating.
•
ALWAYS
study these instructions before operating, and pay close aMention to all warnings.
•
AL WAYS
keep the work area free of obstructions.
•
ALWAYS
wear safety goggles when bending parts and when grinding or sanding them.
•
ALWAYS be
sure that enough material extends beyond the stop block and forming die when making bends, to be sure the
material does not come free and allow the handle to release suddenly.
•
ALWAYS
insert the hinge pins fully before making bends.
•
NEVER
try to bend matenal other than hot-rolled, mild steel.
•
NEVER
try to bend flat material larger than
'/"
x 2 in., or square or solid round material larger than
'I.
in. (EXCEPTION:
Rebar that is '/,-in. diameter may be bent around the 3-in. die only).
•
NEVER
bend round stock when using the sharp-angle-bend aMachment. Use only fiat, hot-rolled, mild steel up to'l" x2
in.
or
'I.
x 1
'I.
in. with this attachment.
•
NEVER
try to bend material that is more than '/.-in. thick around the center pin (instead, use the I-in. die on the pin).
•
NEVER
modify the Bender or use a handle extension arm other than the one provided.
Contents
Assembly
Operation:
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General Information .......... .
Using the Stop Block
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Using the Sharp-Angle-Bend Attachment
Replacement Parts .............. .
Examples:
Bending Handles ........... .
Bending Tube Clamps .... .
Bending Anchor Bolts and U-Bolts
Bending LeMers for Signs
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