Operation Manual FB-4
Model FB-4
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children. Inspect the tools prior to storage
and before reuse.
1 2 . M a i n t a i n p r o d u c t l a b e l s a n d
nameplates. These carry important safety
information.
WARNING
The warnings, cautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover
all possible conditions or situations that could
occur. It must be understood by the operator that
common sense and caution are factors which
cannot be built into this product, but must be
used by the operator.
KNOW HOW TO USE TOOL
1. Use right tool for job. Do not force tool
or attachment to do a job for which it was
not designed.
2. Keep hands out of path of bending dies
and clear from dies.
3.
Exceeding capacity may be dangerous
to operator and damage may occur to
machine.
4.Be sure there is sufficient working room
around the tool to allow for safe handling of
various lengths of metal.
5. Bolt machine to sturdy stand that is
bolted to floor to prevent sliding or tipping
of machine.
6.Strenuous physical force may need to
be applied to the Metal Bender during
use. Failure to ensure proper footing
can quickly result in a fall which could
inflict serious personal injury or property
damage. Always work in a clean,
uncluttered environment.
CAUTION
Pieces of mill scale, rust and other debris may
be ejected from the workpiece during operation.
Wear approved eye and skin protection at all
times while operating.
General Safety Information
CAUTION
Always follow proper operating procedures as
defined in this manual even if you are familiar
with use of this or similar tools.
Remember that being careless for even a fraction
of a second can result in severe personal injury.
WARNING
For your own safety, read all of the instructions
and precautions before operating tool.
SAFETY RULES
1. Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets
or other jewelry which may get caught in
moving parts of machine.
2. Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
3. Wear safety shoes with non-slip soles.
4. Wear safety glasses complying with
United States ANSI Z87.1.
Everyday glasses have only impact
resistant lenses. They are NOT safety
glasses.
5. Be alert and think clearly. Never operate
tools when tired, intoxicated or when
taking medications that cause drowsiness.
6. Keep work area clean. Cluttered work
areas invite accidents.
7. Work area should be properly lit.
8. Keep visitors at a safe distance from
work area.
9. Keep children out of workplace. Make
workshop childproof. Use padlocks to
prevent any unintentional use of tools.
10.
Assemble only according to these
instructions. Improper assembly can
create hazards.
11.When tools are not in use, store them
in a dry, secure place out of the reach of