Harbor Freight Tools 36 in. Metal Brake with Stand Product manual
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1. Owner s Manual amp Safety Instructions Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly operating inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures Write the product s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram or month and year of purchase if product has no number Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference C MACHINERY 36 METAL BRAKE with STAND Visit our website at http www harborfreight com ITEM 91012 Email our technical support at productsupport harborfreight com REV 14i When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken AWARNING please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Copyright 2009 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved 5 F No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in Read this material before using this product any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Failure to do so can result in serious injury Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing SAVE THIS MANUAL improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included Specifications Up to 12 Gauge Sheet Metal at 18 Up to 16 Gauge Sheet Metal at 36 Up to 16 Gauge Mild Steel at 18 Up to 20 Gauge M2. before opening the upper Press Plate Assembly 17 Scribe a line with pencil at point where stock is bent Slide sheet metal to be bent in between the Body 18 and under the Upper Press Plate Assembly 17 Align the scribed bending line with inner lip of the Body See Figure 2 below Lift both Upper Eccentric Handles into the locked position See Figure 2 This will cause the upper Press Plate Assembly to clamp down on the stock If the Handle does not come down all the way and lock the stock is greater than 12 gauge or the Brake needs to be adjusted to allow for a thicker stock If so refer to the Adjustments section below CAUTION Keep spectators clear of the work area during use Press Plate Assembly 17 Using both hands lift up on the Body using its Lower Handles until the desired angle is reached on the stock Once bend is complete return Lower Handles to their down position Lift the upper Eccentric Handles all the way up and remove the sheet metal CAUTION During bending keep both hands on the Lower Handles Sheet Metal Upper Eccentric Handles 2 Body 18 Lower Handles 1 Figure B Adjustments Adjust the position of the Press Plate Assembly to accommodate a thicker or thinner piece of sheet metal or to align it to the Body Adjusting for Thickness of Sheet Metal 1 2 Lift both Upper Eccentric Handles all the way up Loosen Nuts 7 and 5 to enable Bolt 6 t
3. cally lubricate all moving parts 2 Cover the Metal Brake when not in use and surface with a light oil Parts List and Diagram Part Description Qty 6 Bot 8 Lock Nut M12 9 Square Steel Holder__ 1 Record Serial Number Here Note If product has no serial number record Note Some parts are listed and shown for month and year of purchase instead illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS DOCUMENT AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO Limited 90 Day Warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects i
4. ild Steel at 36 Up to 22 Gauge Stainless Steel Bending Capacity Gauge x Width Bend Angles 0 to 120 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 1 Do not exceed the maximum bending capacities 7 Keep assembly and work area clean and well lit of 18 wide stock for 12 gauge steel or 36 wide stock for 16 gauge steel 8 Keep bystanders out of the area during assembly and use 2 Wear ANSI approved safety goggles and heavy duty work gloves during assembly 9 Do not assemble when tired or when under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication 3 Keep fingers clear of Press Plate 14 and f Press Plate Assembly 17 during use 10 This product is not a toy Do not allow children to play with or near this item 4 Assemble only according to these instructions f Improper assembly can create hazards 11 Use as intended only 5 Place only on a flat stable surface able 12 Inspect before every use do not use to support weight of Metal Brake item if parts are loose or damaged being bent and the bending force 13 Maintain product labels and nameplates These carry 6 Verify that installation surface has no hidden important safety information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement utility lines before drilling the holes Assembly and Installation Instructions WARNING The weight of the Brake and Stand requires Nut 10 Bolt 12 that two people assist in the assembly and installatio
5. n and Washer 1 Place the Metal Brake back side on the floor 11 with the mounting feet facing forward Left and Right 2 Place the Left Brake Stand 20 mounting pad Brake Stands against the left mounting foot of the Brake 19 20 3 Assemble with Bolt 12 Washer 11 and Nut 10 as shown in Figure A Securely tighten 4 Mount the Right Brake Stand 19 as described in Step 2 5 Using two people carefully lift the Brake and Stand it upright 6 Place the Brake and Stand in the location where it will be mounted to the floor then mark through the 1 2 inch holes in the Left and Right Brake Stands 20 and 19 CAUTION Before drilling the mounting holes verify that you B will not be drilling through any utility lines or water pipes Body 18 nr Figure A 7 Drill four mounting holes into the floor and secure the Brake with four bolts lock washers and nuts not supplied Use expansion anchor bolts for concrete floors For wooden floors use lag bolts Page 2 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 91012 Operation CAUTION Do not attempt to bend stock which is thicker than 12 gauge sheet metal Damage could occur to the Brake If you are not sure of the stock thickness try bending a small piece of scrap stock If it does not easily bend either the stock is too thick or the Bending Brake needs adjustment 1 Pull the upper Eccentric Handles 2 all the way down
6. n materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents repairs or alterations outside our facilities criminal activity improper installation normal wear and tear or to lack of maintenance We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection verifies the defect we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement We will return repaired products at our expense but if we determine there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty then you must bear the cost of returning the product This warranty gives you specific legal rights and yo
7. o move up or down See Figure 3 above Using an open end wrench turn Bolt clockwise to lower the Press Plate Assembly or counterclockwise to raise it up to accommodate larger stock Count the number of turns Adjust the Bolts with equal number of turns The Press Plate Assembly 17 must be flush with the Body 18 when closed If one side is not flush readjust the side On the opposite side of the Brake repeat steps 1 through 4 Adjust Bolt 6 with the same number of turns The Press Plate Assembly 17 must be flush with the Body 18 when closed If one side is not flush readjust that side Align the Press Plate Assembly In or Out 1 2 3 Lift both Upper Eccentric Handles all the way up Loosen Bolts 16 on each side of the Brake Nudge each side of the Press Plate Assembly in or out Item 91012 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 This adjustment will determine the roundness of the bend The farther back the Press Plate Assembly the rounder the bend A typical setting should be between 1 16 to 1 8 inch behind the inner edge of the Body The thickness of the sheet metal may also require an adjustment here Check that the Press Plate Assembly is parallel to the inner edge of the Body Retighten both Bolts Upper Eccentric Handles 2 Bolt 16 Press Plate Assembly 17 Nut 5 Body 18 Bolt 6 Left Turn Nut 7 a Figure C Page 3 Maintenance 1 Periodi
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