Tennsmith Inc. / 6926 Smithville Hwy. / McMinnville, TN 37110 / 931-934-2211 / Fax 931-934-2220
www.tennsmith.com
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HOLD DOWN ALIGNMENT:
The forward edge of the fingers / nose bar on the hold down assembly should
be even and parallel to the edge of the clamp block on the base. Release any clamping pressure on the hold
down assembly by pushing the clamp handles slightly to the rear. Loosen the set screw located on each end of
the hold down assembly and turn the eccentric to move the forward edge of the clamp block. Check to see that
the edge of the hold down is flush with the edge of the block throughout the entire length of the brake. The
central portion of the hold down assembly can be adjusted forward / backward and up or down via truss rod
adjustment.
PRECAUTIONS
DO NOT
USE THE BRAKE TO BEND RODS, NAILS OR WIRE. THIS WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
EDGE OF THE NOSE BAR AND APRON.
ALWAYS
ADJUST THE CLEARANCE AND CLAMPING PRESSURE FOR DIFFERENT THICKNESSES OF
MATERIAL.
DO NOT
EXCEED THE CAPACITY OF THE BRAKE. MAKE CERTAIN THAT APRON SUPPORT ANGLE
AND APRON INSERT IS ATTACHED TO THE APRON ASSEMBLY WHEN MAKING CAPACITY BENDS.
OTHERWISE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE APRON MAY RESULT.
DO NOT
bend seams, hems of locks unless the material is notched or the clearance is adjusted to double the
seam/hem thickness. The capacity of this brake is 22 gauge (0.030). Multiple layers of material which exceed
this dimension are beyond the capacity of the brake.
DO NOT
USE PIPE EXTENSIONS TO GAIN ADDITIONAL LEVERAGE ON THE CLAMP HANDLES.
ALWAYS
USE MATERIAL WITH SQUARE SHEARED EDGES FOR BEST RESULTS. ROLLED EDGES,
BENT OR WARPED MATERIAL WILL CUASE THE MATERIAL TO BOW WHEN BENT. KEEP SHEAR
BLADES AND SLITTER KNIVES SHARP.
ALWAYS
BEND SHORT PIECES OF MATERIAL IN THE CENTER OF THE BRAKE IN ORDER TO
EQUALIZE THE STRESS.
ORDERING PARTS
If you are ordering parts please furnish both the model and serial number of your machine. Part’s can be
obtained directly from Tennsmith Inc.
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