4) Remove all pins from the Drive Link assembly. With the word 'TOP' facing up, Install the Drive Link assembly into the Frame
assembly using the 1" Frame Pin. See figure 4. The bender is now assembled and ready for the die set to be installed.
NOTE: A 19" extension handle is provided with the bender. Slide it into the ratchet lever and using the supplied 3/8" pull pin,
secure in place. The combined handle will be approximately 36" long. This should allow the average user to bend 1 3/4" x .095"
wall mild steel tubing using just one hand. If bending chromemoly, DOM or larger tubing and find you desire more leverage to
reduce the bending effort required, simply obtain a length of 1" pipe (1.315" o.d.) and cut it to the desired length. You also need
to drill a 7/16" hole near one end so the pull pin may be installed.
3) The two Drive Links are assembled next. Using the
two 3/4" OD Drive Link Spacer Tubes, two 1/2" bolts,
four 1/2" washers and two 1/2" nuts, assemble the
two Drive Links as shown in figure 3. The word 'TOP'
must be face up on both links. This is very important
because the three 7/8" drive holes are offset to the
right. Hand tighten only. Insert the two pins into their
respective holes to help alignment. Lay the assembly
on its side to further help alignment and wrench tighten
securely.
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Figure 3 - Drive Link assembly
1" Frame Pin
7/8" Drive Pin
1/2" Bolts & Washers
3/4" OD Drive Link Spacer Tubes
1/2" Nuts and Washers
Drive Link
Drive Link
Figure 4 - Completed bender without die set installed