Scotchman Porta-Fab 45, Manual

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7.4 PIPE NOTCHER
The pipe notcher is a component tool designed to saddle cut pipe or tubing for applications such as
railings. There are dies available to notch angles in tubes and pipe, also.
For prices and availability, contact your local dealer or the factory.
7.4A PIPE NOTCHER INSTALLATION
SEE FIGURE 14 ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE.
The pipe notcher can be installed in either the punch station or on the tool table.
TO MOUNT THE PIPE NOTCHER IN THE PUNCH STATION:
1. Remove the die holder, die holder plate, stripper, punch and punch retaining nut.
2. Install the punch pusher (A) in the punch barrel.
3. Install the return springs, the upper die and the lower die in the pipe notcher housing (C).
4. Mount the pipe notcher so that the cutting dies face away from the machine. Use the bolts provided
to anchor the tool in place. Align the tool over the slug hole in the bolster, to assure proper slug
removal.
TO MOUNT THE PIPE NOTCHER ON THE TOOL TABLE:
1. Install the return springs, the upper die and the lower die in the housing.
2. Bolt the beam pusher (B) to the upper die.
3. Place the tool on the tool table with the cutting dies facing the operator’s side of the machine.
4. Align the slug slot in the tool with the slot in the tool table. Anchor the tool with the bolt provided.
► NOTE: THE PUNCH PUSHER WILL NOT ALIGN DIRECTLY OVER THE PIPE NOTCHER.
THIS IS OK.
CAUTION: WITH THE TOOL MOUNTED IN EITHER STATION, IT IS NECESSARY TO
SET THE DOWN-STROKE OF THE MACHINE TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO
THE TOOL. THE UPPER DIE SHOULD NOT PASS THE LOWER DIE BY
MORE THAN 1/32 OF AN INCH (.7MM).
NOTE: If tool ever jams or gets stuck - REMOVE THE TOOL
FROM THE MACHINE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO FREE IT.