Scotchman FI-8510-20M, Manual

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7.3 12 & 24 INCH BRAKES
Brakes are component tools designed to bend and form mild steel. They are shipped standard with dies to
accommodate material up to 1/4 of an inch (6.3mm) thickness.
7.3A 12 & 24 INCH BRAKE INSTALLATION
SEE FIGURE 22 ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE.
PRIOR TO INSTALLING A BRAKE ON THIS MACHINE, THE SELECTOR SWITCH MUST
BE IN THE "PUNCH" POSITION TO OPERATE THIS TOOL.
The brake is installed in the punch station and secured to the punch bed (B) with finger clamps (A).
1. Place the selector switch in the PUNCH position and allow the ram to retract. Turn the power to
the machine off.
2. Install the brake on the punch bed (B), using the finger clamps provided.
NOTE: THE TWELVE INCH BRAKE MOUNTS AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 22. THE TWENTY
FOUR INCH BRAKE MOUNTS 180 DEGREES FROM THE INSTALLATION SHOWN IN
FIGURE 22.
3. After the tool is secured to the machine, make sure that the punch ram is aligned directly over the
center of the brake.
4. Place the selector switch in the START position and the run/jog switch in the JOG position.
5. Power the machine and place the selector switch in the PUNCH position.
6. Jog the ram down to the brake, allowing 1/8 of an inch (3mm) between the ram and the tool. Set
the upper stroke control.
7. Place the run/jog switch in the RUN position.
THREE VERY IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER:
1. Never allow any part of your body to get between the upper and lower dies of a brake.
2. Brakes must be center loaded. Never side load a brake; it will put undue pressure on the guide
parts, causing damage to the tool and an unsatisfactory bend.
3. Never hold the workpiece while performing a bending operation.