Greenlee / A Textron Company
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4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
1818 Mechanical Bender
All specifications are nominal and may change as design improve-
ments occur. Greenlee Textron Inc. shall not be liable for damages
resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products.
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Table of Contents
Description ..................................................................... 2
Safety ............................................................................. 2
Purpose of this Manual .................................................. 2
Important Safety Information ......................................... 3
Instructions for Bending ..............................................4-8
Special Bending Information .....................................9-11
Special Bending Information Charts .......................12-17
French .....................................................................19-35
Illustration ..................................................................... 37
Parts List ...................................................................... 38
Description
Capacity
3/4" – 2" EMT
1/2" – 1-1/4" IMC
1/2" – 1-1/2" Galvanized Rigid Conduit
2" Aluminum (only) Rigid Conduit
Note: Radius of bend is clearly marked on each
bending shoe.
The 1818 Mechanical Bender is designed for years of
dependable trouble-free service.
These features make the 1818 bender one of the most
versatile timesaving tools on the market.
• Built-In Ratchet — lets you apply short, powerful
strokes for faster bending.
• Shoe Locator — makes loading easy. Shoe rotation is
restricted.
• Bending Degree Indicator — helps assure accurate
bends every time.
• Follow Bars — produce smooth bends in 1-1/4",
1-1/2" and 2" EMT without kinks or wrinkles.
• Rubber Wheels — provide easy portability in the shop
or on the jobsite.
• Strong Frame — keeps bender in place during
bending.
• Speed-bend Mode — bypasses ratchet for fast, direct
bending of smaller sizes of conduit.
Features that make the 1818 superior
• No storage box required. All of the shoes may be
stored on the bender.
Note: Bender holds follow bars, rollers and pins so the
complete unit may be chained to a post for security.
• The carriage minimizes deflection when bending larger
conduit.
• The steel main frame does not require a tie bar to sup-
port the bending system.
• The shoe and ratchet segment unit is automatically
retained by the friction button when loading the con-
duit. The lock system releases automatically.
• The frame unit accepts existing 1818 shoes, cushion
roller and follow bars.
Safety
Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of
Greenlee tools and equipment. This instruction manual
and any markings on the tool provide information for
avoiding hazards and unsafe practices related to the
use of this tool. Observe all of the safety information
provided.
Purpose of this Manual
This instruction manual is intended to familiarize person-
nel with the safe operation and maintenance procedures
for the Greenlee 1818 Mechanical Bender.
Keep this manual available to all personnel.
Replacement manuals are available upon request
at no charge at www.greenlee.com.
