Manual Brake Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
SECTION 6
OPERATION
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS
Operation of the brake is entirely manual, and the operator has full control of the
operation at all times.
Do not attempt to operate the brake in excess of its rated capacity. Do not attempt
to form wire, nails, rods or pipe on the machine.
If you are bending large sheets of material which are difficult to handle, you may
wish to use an assistant to help in loading, clamping, and bending.
If you observe unusual noises or vibrations during machine operation, check the
machine condition immediately. Do not attempt to operate the equipment further
until the causes of unusual behavior have been found and corrected.
CLAMPING THE
MATERIAL
Insert the material to be bent under the upper beam clamping mechanism, lining up
both sides so they are even with the upper beam. Position short pieces of material
in the center of the brake to equalize strain during bending.
Clamp the material by lowering the upper beam with the clamping levers.
If the brake has not been properly adjusted for material thickness; clamping action
on one end of the brake may cause the opposite clamping handle to snap forward
due to the twisting stress created on the upper beam.
When opening the upper beam make sure the handles are moved to the horizontal
position to avoid accidental forward movement of the handles caused by the weight
of the upper beam.
WARNING
PINCH POINTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY
Avoid any pinch points
created by movement of the machine's components.
WARNING
THE UPPER BEAM CLAMPING MECHANISM CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY
Always stand clear of clamping handles. Do not place fingers near or under the upper
beam.
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