Pointer Lock Bolt
Bend Angle Indicator
Die Block
Round Tubing
Pointer
Figure 11. Die set pointer location.
Handle
Swing Lever
Ratchet
Drive Link
Spacer
Figure 12. Removing tube from assembly.
Forming
Die
Frame
Hole
Round
Tubing
Straight
Insert
Angled Insert
Followbar
Drive
Pin
U-Strap
U-Strap
Bolt
Figure 13. Die set without drive holes.
Model T30860 (Mfd. Since 12/19)
-5-
Die Sets Without Drive Holes
1. Verify all pins are completely seated and die
set is installed according to manufacturer's
instructions (see
Figure 13).
15. Rotate swing lever and ratchet counterclock-
wise as shown in
Figure 12.
16. Remove handle from swing lever and insert
diagonally through drive link assembly spac-
ers (see
Figure 12).
17. Pull handle counterclockwise until followbar
releases tubing.
18. Carefully remove tubing from assembly.
6. Rotate bend angle indicator until die set
pointer is at 0° (see
Figure 11).
7. Pull handle clockwise with enough force
to bend tubing until swing lever stops (see
Figure 10 on Page 4).
8. Slowly rotate handle counterclockwise until
ratchet disengages.
Note:
If ratchet disengages too quickly the
tubing could move out of position.
9. Re-engage ratchet at next closest tooth and
pull handle clockwise with enough force to
bend tubing until swing lever stops.
10. Repeat Steps 6–8 until last ratchet tooth is
engaged.
11. Rotate handle counterclockwise until swing
lever stops.
12. Remove drive pin from drive link assembly
(see
Figure 8 on Page 4).
13. Rotate drive link assembly counterclockwise,
then insert drive pin into next drive hole in
forming die. Verify drive pin is fully seated
before continuing.
Note:
Take care to maintain tube position
when making adjustments.
14. Repeat Steps 6–12 until desired bend angle
is reached.
