48 INCH PAN AND BRAKE BOX
OWNER’S MANUAL
48 INCH PAN AND BRAKE BOX
OWNER’S MANUAL
Important Safety Information
WARNING:
• Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious
injury.
• The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions
or situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this tool.
Always be aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and
responsible manner.
• DO NOT allow persons to operate or assemble this product until they have read this manual
and have developed a thorough understanding of how the product works.
• DO NOT modify the product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function
and/or safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for
which the product was designed.
• Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of
larger industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was
designed. It will do the job better and more safely at the capacity for which it was intended.
DO NOT use this equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
• Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
WARNING:
• This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING:
WORK AREA SAFETY
• Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well lit.
Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the box in confined work areas
may put you dangerously close to other cutting tools and rotating parts.
• Do not use the box where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The tool can create sparks, which may ignite
the dust or fumes.
• Do not allow the box to come into contact with an electrical source. Contact will cause a
shock.
• Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the box. Do not allow
children to play with the box.
• Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in
your work area. Some of these hazards may be below the work surface hidden from your
view and may cause personal harm or property damage if unintentionally contacted.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the box. Do
not use the box while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating the box may result in serious personal injury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be
caught.
• Use ANSI-Z87.1 compliant safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields, or when
needed, a face shield. Use a dust mask in dusty work conditions. Also use non-skid safety
shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust collection systems, and hearing protection when appropriate.
This applies to all persons in the work area.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Secure the work with clamps or a vise instead of your hand when practical. This safety
precaution allows for proper tool operation using both hands.
CAUTION
TOOL USE AND CARE
• Do not force the box. Tools do a better and safer job when used in the manner for which they
are designed. Plan your work, and use the correct tool for the job.
• Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the box will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never
operate the box with a damaged part.
• Store the box when it is not in use. Store it in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children.
Inspect the box for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for use with the box.
Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when used with
another tool.
• Inspect the for damage or wear before each use. If you find damage do not use the box.
Specific Operation Warnings
WARNING:
• Never bend metal sheet heavier than the rated capacity, even in short lengths.
• Never use pipe extensions on the Handle Cover (2) for leverage.
• Bending against seams can be done only when the swivels, left and right (7 & 8) are adjusted
to clamp the full multiple thickness of the seam. Simultaneously, the top leaf must be set
back for clearance of the same full multiple thickness.
• Be sure to have the Angle Bar (25) mounted to the Bending Leaf (22) when making capacity
bends.
Assembly
RECEIVING AND UNPACKING
On receiving the box, examine the shipping packing to see if it is in good condition. Then,
remove the packaging to check for any damage or loss caused during transportation. If any is
found, please immediately notify the transportation and your supplier.
Some parts are shipped detached from the box to save transportation space. You must check
those parts in extra care. Then attach them on to the box according to the parts diagram.
INSTALLATION
The product must be installed indoors on a solid level floor (see Figure 1). For easy operation, a
space of one meter or more must be reserved on four sides of the machine. The work place
must be well light to help prevent any incorrect or dangerous operation.
Clean the machine only with kerosene after installation.
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Figure 1
