48 INCH PAN AND BRAKE BOX
OWNER’S MANUAL
48 INCH PAN AND BRAKE BOX
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Before Each Use
Clean Up
The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy oil to protect them from corrosion during
shipment. Remove this protective coating with a solvent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser
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Floor and Workbench Load
BEFORE moving the brake onto a wood floor, inspect it carefully to determine that it will be
sufficient to carry the load of the machine, the lifting device and its operators. If you question
the strength of your floor, you should consider having it inspected for possible reinforcement.
Working Clearances
Working clearances can be thought of as the distances between machines and obstacles that
allow safe operation of every machine without limitation. Consider existing and anticipated
machine needs, size of material to be processed through each machine, and space for auxiliary
stands or work tables. Also consider the relative position of each machine to one another for
efficient material handling.
Lighting
Lighting should be bright enough to eliminate shadows and prevent eye strain.
Fix the machine onto the floor before use.
Check the condition of the box and that its free of scraps or other debris and clean enough for
the next operation.
Operating Instructions
FINGER ADJUSTMENT
Clearance for bends is adjusted by moving the fingers (16) backward or forward at the bending
edge with wobble shaft (15). If the material to be bent is within 22 gauges of capacity, move the
fingers backward 1.5 times of the thickness of the material. If the material is lighter, move the
fingers forward proportionately depending on the sharpness of the bend desired. (see Figure 2)
To adjust the fingers, loosen the clamp bar screws (17) holding them in place, adjust the fingers
to align then retighten the screws.
Clamping pressure of the swivels (#7 & #8) is changed by adjusting the nuts (#18) (see Figure 3)
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JAW ALIGNMENT
Before bending, check that the fingers (16) form a straight bending edge. If not, perform the
following: loosen the clamp bar screws (17). With the angle bar (25) mounted, rotate the
bending leaf (22) straight up, straighten the fingers so they are inline, then retighten the clamp
bar screws. (see Figure 4)
FOR RADIUS BENDS
The angle bar (25) must be mounted on the bending leaf (22) to bend material around Radius
Nose Bar.
REMOVABLE FINGERS
The fingers (16) are interchangeable. Special types of fingers such as Radius fingers or round
fingers can be used for a variety of applications. (These other types of fingers are not included.)
A full length of fingers can be used as a standard hand brake.
OVERBENDING ADJUSTMENT
When bending sheet further (to a greater angle) on one side than the other, move the fingers
(16) backward on the end where sheet is bending further. Loosen the clamp bar screws (17)
slightly on the side that is bending further. Then adjust these fingers with the wobble shaft (15)
on that end. Retighten the clamp bar screws.
BOWED BENDING LEAF ADJUSTMENT
If the bending leaf becomes bowed in center after a lot of use, tighten both tension bolts (27,28)
until the center is in a straight line with both ends. (see Figure 5)
After Each Use
1. Clear away any scraps or debris to setup for the next operation.
2. Clean the machined surfaces so no metal shavings, burrs, or foreign material exists.
Note: Use a mild solvent and soft rag. Harsh solvents like thinners, gasoline, and acetone will
damage painted surfaces and can permanently etch metal surfaces.
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