Scotchman FI-8510-20M, Manual

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7.3B 12 & 24 INCH BRAKE OPERATION
NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS INTO OR AROUND A BRAKE WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION.
Hold short pieces with tongs or a similar device.
In using the brake, it is necessary to load the brake centrally. (Visual centering is sufficient.)
If the work is performed off-center, the guide pins could be damaged.
The brake lift is provided by the springs.
If sticking occurs at the bottom of the stroke and the upper die does not return, usually a slight tap on the
upper die is sufficient to free the guides.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FREE THE BRAKE BY HAND.
Sticking can be caused by lack of lubrication, complexity of the part being bent or bent guide pins.
Keep the guides well lubricated and replace them if they are damaged.
It is common practice to have the bottom die opening 8 times the thickness of the material being bent.
For tonnage requirements, SEE FIGURE 23 ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE.
If parts require bends of less than 90 degrees, adjust the stroke until the desired bend is obtained.
A great variety of standard brake dies can be used with this unit.
Dies are available from Scotchman Industries or your local dealer.
All brakes are shipped with 2 inch (50mm) vee opening dies, unless otherwise specified.
The brakes on this machine have 85 tons of force available.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY TO PERSONNEL AND DAMAGE TO THE
TOOL, THIS TOOL MUST BE REMOVED WHEN IT IS NOT IN USE.