Figure.16..
Location of clamping pressure
components.
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Model M1118 (For Machines Mfd. Since 09/21)
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Adjusting.Clamping.
Pressure
Clamping pressure must be properly adjusted for different
workpiece thicknesses. The ideal pressure will have
medium resistance at the clamping handles, and will
lock the workpiece into position easily—much like a
pair of Vice-Grips
®
. Pressure is adjusted by rotating the
adjustment nuts on the clamping pressure adjustment
rods (see
Figure.16
).
Tool.Needed:.
Qty
Open-End Wrench 19mm.......................................1
To.adjust.clamping.pressure,.do.these.steps:
1. Lower clamping leaf so clamping fingers just touch
workpiece.
Tip:
It is best if the workpiece used in this
procedure is same width as pan and box brake. If
not, place two pieces of metal of same thickness as
workpiece on each end of brake.
— If clamping handles
are
at 10 o'clock (viewed from
right end of brake) and 2 o'clock (viewed from
left end of brake) position, clamping pressure is
suitable for workpiece. Proceed to
Step.4
.
— If clamping handles
are not
at 10 o'clock (viewed
from right end of brake) and 2 o'clock (viewed
from left end of brake) position, clamping pressure
is not
suitable for workpiece. Proceed to
Step.2
.
2.
Loosen adjustment nuts (see
Figure.16
) and turn
both sets up or down until clamping handles are in
10 and 2 o'clock positions when clamping fingers just
touch workpiece.
3.
Tighten adjustment nuts to secure position.
4..
Make sure clamping pressure is even on both ends of
brake by raising one end and testing clamping action
of other end. Clamping action should be same on
both ends.
5..
If necessary, repeat
Steps.1–4
until proper clamping
pressure is achieved.
.
Note:.
Proper clamping pressure is achieved when
the clamping handle "snaps" (or locks) into position
against handle stop (see
Figure 16
).
Clamping
Handle
Clamping
Handle Stop
Clamping
Pressure
Adjustment
Rod
(1 of 2)
Adjustment
Nuts (2 of 4)
