Figure 7. Completed drive link assembly.
Frame
Pin
Drive Pin
Frame
Assembly
Swing
Lever
Ratchet
Stand
Drive
Assembly
Figure 8. Completed bender assembly.
Forming
Die
Drive
Holes (5)
Frame
Hole
Round
Tubing
Straight
Insert
Angled Insert
Followbar
U-Strap
Pin
U-Strap
Bolt
U-Strap
Figure 9. Die set with drive holes.
Round Tubing
Handle
Ratchet
Outer Drive Link Spacer
Figure 10. Engaging outer drive link spacer.
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Model T30860 (Mfd. Since 12/19)
7. Verify drive link is assembled as shown in
Figure 7.
Bender Assembly Setup
1. Remove frame pin and drive pin from drive
link assembly (see
Figure 8).
2. Insert frame pin hole portion of drive link
assembly between frame pin holes of frame
assembly (see
Figure 8). Verify alignment of
all four frame pin holes.
3. Insert frame pin through frame assembly and
drive link assembly (see
Figure 8).
4. Insert drive pin into drive link assembly (see
Figure 8).
Note:
Drive pin location is determined by the
die set being installed.
5. Verify bender is assembled as shown in
Figure 8 before installing die sets.
Die Sets With Drive Holes
1. Verify all pins are completely seated and die
set is installed according to manufacturer's
instructions (see
Figure 9).
2. Place tubing into die set and tighten U-strap
bolt (see
Figure 9).
3. Install handle onto swing lever and rotate
swing lever counterclockwise until it stops.
4. Engage ratchet onto outer drive link spacer,
as shown in
Figure 10.
5. Lightly pull handle clockwise to preload tub-
ing. DO NOT pull hard enough to bend tubing.
Bending Operations
The T30860 is capable of bending round tubing
between
1
⁄
2
"–2" in diameter, and square tubing
between 1"–2" in diameter. The machine supports
die sets with or without drive holes.
