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instructions for

METAL BENDER BENCH & FLOOR MOUNTING

model no’s: 

pBB04.v2 & pBF04.v2

 

Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard, this product will, if used according to these instructions, 

and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.

IMPORTANT:

 PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS. USE 

THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR 
PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.

1.  SAFETY

 

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   ensure that the metal bender is in sound condition and good working order. take action for immediate repair or replacement of    

 damaged 

parts. 

Use recommended parts only. The use of improper parts may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.

 

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   locate the bender in a suitable, well lit work area.

 

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   Keep work area clean and tidy and free from unrelated materials.

 

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   mount onto a strong, stable work surface or onto level and solid ground (preferably concrete) as appropriate.

 

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   ensure all non-essential persons keep a safe distance whilst the bender is in use.

 

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   check that all bending dies, pins, stops and attachments are correctly and securely mounted before commencing a bend.

 

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   Wear safety goggles and gloves when bending parts.

 

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   Always allow enough material to extend beyond the stop block and forming dies when making bends to ensure that the material does  

  not come free allowing the handle to release suddenly.

 

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DO NOT

 bend any material other than hot rolled mild steel.

 

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DO NOT

 operate the metal bender if damaged.

 

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DO NOT

 allow untrained persons to operate the bender.

 

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DO NOT

 use the metal bender for purposes other than that for which it is intended.

 

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DO NOT

 try to bend round stock using the sharp angle attachment.

 

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DO NOT

 modify the bender in any way or use a handle extension other than the one provided.

 

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DO NOT

 try to bend material larger than the maximum sizes stipulated below.

2.  INTRODUCTION

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anually operated bench and floor mounted metal bender. Capable of producing radiused and angles bends in strips up to 50 mm wide and 

radiused bends in round/square stock up to 16 mm dia/side. supplied with seven dies, 1” to 3” .

3.  SpECIFICATION 

model no’s: ..........................................

 PBB04.V2, PBF04.V2

die diameters: .........

.....1”, 1-1/4, 1-1/2”, 1-3/4”, 2”, 2-1/2”, 3”

Bending capacity (die):

flat material:  ................................................

up to 5/16” x  2”

square or round material:  .....................................

up to 5/8”

Bending capacity (Angle Attachment):

3/16” flat mild steel: ..........................................

up to 2” wide

1/4” Flat Mild Steel:

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up to 1-1/4” wide

4.  ASSEMBLY

 

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   WARNING!

 ensure that you have read and understood section 1 safety instructions before operating the bender.

 

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  WARNING!

 to avoid serious injury do not operate the bender unless it is securely mounted to the floor or workbench.

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BB04.V2 & PBF04.V2 | Issue:1 10/11/17

Original Language Version

© Jack sealey limited

refer to 

instruction

manual

Wear eye

protection

Wear protective 

gloves

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Summary of Contents for PBB04.V2

Page 1: ...gh material to extend beyond the stop block and forming dies when making bends to ensure that the material does not come free allowing the handle to release suddenly 8 8 DO NOT bend any material other than hot rolled mild steel 8 8 DO NOT operate the metal bender if damaged 8 8 DO NOT allow untrained persons to operate the bender 8 8 DO NOT use the metal bender for purposes other than that for whi...

Page 2: ...op Further adjustments may be necessary but once you know the amount of rotation necessary to achieve a particular angle this can be repeated by using the fixed or adjustable stops provided See figs 3 11 5 3 Multiple bends When doing more than one bend similar trial and error may be necessary to establish the correct relationship between bends Mark the bend positions on the trial workpiece Make th...

Page 3: ... is clear of personnel and will remain clear whilst you are executing the bend If required clamp the workpiece as shown in fig 4 Exert just enough pressure on the handle to hold the material steady in the bender and check that the material is level Make the bend with steady and even pressure until you reach the desired finishing point as indicated in fig 8 As a rough guide to initially determine a...

Page 4: ...the use of the fixed stop as shown in figs 11 12 If the finish point of a bend falls between two holes use the adjustable stop as shown in fig 3 Example double tube clamp 5 19 Below is illustrated a simple example of the bend sequence required to make a simple pipe clamp using both methods of bending The first two bends are around a 1 die mounted on the centre pin with the stop block in place The ...

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