Klutch 101631 User manual

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Manual Slip Roll
Owner’s Manual
WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety
precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Item #101631

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Thank you very much for choosing a Klutch®
product!
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Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read
the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin
using it.
This product is designed for certain applications only. Northern Tool &
Equipment is not responsible for issues arising from modification or
improper use of this product such as an application for which it was not
designed. We strongly recommend that this product not be modified
and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-222-5381.

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Table of Contents
Intended Use..........................................................................................................................................4
Packaging Contents..............................................................................................................................4
Technical Specifications......................................................................................................................4
Important Safety Information...............................................................................................................4
Assembly Instructions..........................................................................................................................6
Before Each Use....................................................................................................................................6
Operating Instructions..........................................................................................................................7
After Each Use.......................................................................................................................................8
Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................8
Parts Diagram........................................................................................................................................9
Parts List..............................................................................................................................................10
Replacement Parts..............................................................................................................................10
Limited Warranty.................................................................................................................................11

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Intended Use
This hand operated slip roller forms flat sheet metal into rolls or cones. The slip roller is designed to
bend metals up to 0.8mm thickness mild steel (or equivalent) and ensures minimum deflection of the
workpiece.
Packaging Contents
•Slip Roll (1) •Handle (1) •Manual (1)
Technical Specifications
Property
Specification
Max thickness
0.03in. (0.8mm)
Max width
24in. (610mm)
Roller diameter
1.5in.(38mm)
Net weight
66lb.
Important Safety Information
⚠
WARNING
•Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury
or property damage.
•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 the product until they have read this manual and
have developed a thorough understanding of how it works.
•Do not modify this 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
be a safer experience and do the job better 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
PROP 65
•This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California

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to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
•Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
⋅- lead from lead-based paints,
⋅- crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
⋅- arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
•Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
⚠
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 product in confined work areas
may put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts.
•Do not use the product where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The product can create sparks, which may ignite the
flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
•Do not allow the product to come into contact with an electrical source. The tool is not insulated
and contact will cause electrical shock.
•Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow
children to handle the product.
•Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in your
work area. Some of these hazards may be hidden from your view and may cause personal injury
and/or property damage if contacted.
⚠
WARNING
PERSONAL SAFETY
•Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the tool. Do not use
the tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating the tool 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 in moving
parts.
•Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary. Use ANSI Z87.1 compliant safety

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goggles (not 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.
⚠
CAUTION
PRODUCT USE AND CARE
•Do not force the product. Products are safer and do a better job when used in the manner for
which they are designed. Plan your work and use the correct product for the job.
•Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the product will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never operate the
product with a damaged part.
•Store the product when it is not in use. Store it in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children.
Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
•Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for use with your product.
Accessories that may be suitable for one product may create a risk of injury when used with
another tool.
•Keep guards in place and in working order. Never operate the product without the guards in place.
Assembly Instructions
⚠
WARNING
Read the ENTIRE MANUAL - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Read all sections of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set-up or use of this product.
1. Install the Handle onto the Slip Roller by sliding the handle onto the Handle Shaft. Ensure the
set screw is positioned over the flat portion of the Handle Shaft.
2. Tighten the set screw firmly.
3. Mount the Slip Roll to a workbench by bolting the base of the machine (#21) to the bench.
Before Each Use
⚠
WARNING
•Make sure the Slip Roll is firmly secured to the work surface.

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1. Rotate the Handle (#23) and check that the gears have firm contact with each other.
2. Verify that the shafts are clean and free of metal debris.
3. Adjust the distance between Shaft 1 (#8) and Shaft 2 (#20) by adjusting the Adjusting Bolts
(#35) on the front of the Slip Roll. These two rollers will grip and feed the sheet metal, and
should be tight enough to feed the metal without slipping.
a. Turn the Adjusting Bolts clockwise to bring the Shafts closer together.
b. Turn the Adjusting Bolts counter-clockwise to move the Shafts further apart.
4. Adjust the distance between Shaft 1 (#8) and Shaft 3 (#7) by adjusting the Adjusting Bolts (#22)
on the back of the Slip Roll. The distance between Shaft 1 and Shaft 3 will determine the radius
of the curve.
a. Turn the Adjusting Bolts clockwise to bring the Shafts closer together.
b. Turn the Adjusting Bolts counter-clockwise to move the Shafts further apart.
Operating Instructions
⚠
WARNING
•Keep the hands away from the shafts and metal plate during operation.
•Make sure that loose clothing does not get caught in the rollers during operation.
•Do not attempt to form rolls from materials other than those specified.
Forming Rolls
1. Insert the metal plate between Shaft 1 (#8) and Shaft 2 (#20).
2. Rotate the Handle (#23) to form the metal roll.
3. If the diameter of the metal roll is not correct, turn the Adjusting Bolts (#22) on the rear of the
Slip Roll clockwise to decrease the diameter, or counter-clockwise to increase the diameter of
the roll.
4. To remove the finished roll, pull out Sleeve (#10) on the end of Shaft 1 (#8), nearest the
Handle (#23), and swing Shaft 1 up and out of the Right Stand. Then remove the steel roll
from Shaft 1.
Forming Rings
The half-round slots on the right side of Shaft 2 (#20) and Shaft 3 (#7) can be used to form rings of
various dimensions.
1. Insert the steel in half-round slot of Shaft 2 (#20) or Shaft 3 (#7).
2. Rotate the Handle (#23) to form the metal ring.
Removing Rolled Material
It may be necessary to temporarily move Shaft 1 in order to remove a rolled piece of metal. The left
end of Shaft 1 is mounted on a Square Bushing (#5), and the right end of Shaft 1 is mounted through
the Right Stand (#9) into the Sleeve (#10).

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1. To remove Shaft 1, remove the Sleeve (#10) off the right end of Shaft 1.
2. Next, at the top of the Left Stand, loosen Hex Bolt (#3).
3. Pull the right end of the Shaft 1 outward.
Remounting Shaft 1
1. Reinsert the right end of Shaft 1 into the hole in the Right Stand.
2. Tighten Hex Bolt (#3) on the top of the Left Stand.
3. Push the Sleeve (#10) onto the end of Shaft 1.
After Each Use
1. Verify that the shafts are clean and free of metal debris.
Maintenance
Maintain the product by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance
with the following recommended procedures. It is recommended that the general condition of any tool
be examined before it is used. Keep your tool in good repair. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from
oil and grease. The following chart is based on a normal operation schedule.
Maintenance Interval Maintenance Point
Every month
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and other conditions that
may affect operation. Any part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center
unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in the instruction
manual.

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Parts Diagram

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Parts List
Reference
Part Number
Part Description
Quantity
1
1
Left Stand
1
2
2
Nut M12
1
3
3
Hex Bolt M12x40
1
4
4
Support Bushing
4
5
5
Flat Key 4x20
1
6
6
Flat Key 4x20
2
7
7
Shaft 3
1
8
8
Shaft 1
1
9
9
Right Stand
1
10
10
Sleeve
1
11
11
Washer
1
12
12
Spring Washer
1
13
13
Screw M8x16
1
14
14
Cover
1
15
15
Hex Bolt M8x16
4
16
16
Spring Washer
4
17
17
Washer
4
18
18
Bearing
2
19
19
Small Gear
2
20
20
Shaft 2
1
21
21
Base
1
22
22
Adjusting Bolt
2
23
23
Handle
1
24
24
Locking Screw M6x10
1
25
25
Hex Nut M10
1
26
26
Handle Bushing
1
27
27
Hex Bolt M10x10
1
28
28
Washer
2
29
29
Spring Washer
2
30
30
Large Gear
2
31
31
Small Shaft
2
32
32
Hex Bolt M6x10
2
33
33
Locking Screw M8x30
2
34
34
Pin
2
35
35
Adjusting Bolt
2
36
36
Hex Bolt M12x20
4
37
37
Spring Washer
4
38
38
Flat washer
4
Replacement Parts
•For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381.
•Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a
convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence.
•When ordering parts, the following information will be required: item description, item model
number, item serial number/item lot date code, and the replacement part reference number.
•The distributor reserves the rights to make design changes and improvements to product lines
and manuals without notice.

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Limited Warranty
Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or "Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only
("You'' or "Your") that the Klutch® product purchased will be free from material defects in both
materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of
purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in
accordance with product instructions. There are no other warranties, express or implied, including the
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. If the product does not comply with this
limited warranty, Your sole and exclusive remedy is that We will, at our sole option and within a
commercially reasonable time, either replace the product or product component without charge to You
or refund the purchase price (less shipping). This limited warranty is not transferable.
Limitations on the Warranty
This limited warranty does not cover: (a) normal wear and tear; (b) damage through abuse, neglect,
misuse, or as a result of any accident or in any other manner; (c) damage from misapplication,
overloading, or improper installation; (d) improper maintenance and repair; and (e) product alteration
in any manner by anyone other than Us, with the sole exception of alterations made pursuant to
product instructions and in a workmanlike manner.
Obligations of Purchaser
You must retain Your product purchase receipt to verify date of purchase and that You are the original
purchaser. To make a warranty claim, contact Us at 1-800-222-5381, identify the product by make
and model number, and follow the claim instructions that will be provided. The product and the
purchase receipt must be provided to Us in order to process Your warranty claim. Any returned
product that is replaced or refunded by Us becomes our property. You will be responsible for return
shipping costs or costs related to Your return visit to a retail store.
Remedy Limits
Product replacement or a refund of the purchase price is Your sole remedy under this limited warranty
or any other warranty related to the product. We shall not be liable for: service or labor charges or
damage to Your property incurred in removing or replacing the product; any damages, including,
without limitation, damages to tangible personal property or personal injury, related to Your improper
use, installation, or maintenance of the product or product component; or any indirect, incidental or
consequential damages of any kind for any reason.
Assumption of Risk
You acknowledge and agree that any use of the product for any purpose other than the specified
use(s) stated in the product instructions is at Your own risk.
Governing Law
This limited warranty gives You specific legal rights, and You also may have other rights which vary
from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations or exclusions on implied warranties or
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to You. This limited
warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to rules pertaining to
conflicts of law. The state courts located in Dakota County, Minnesota shall have exclusive jurisdiction
for any disputes relating to this warranty.

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Distributed by:
Northern Tool & Equipment Company, Inc.
Burnsville, Minnesota 55306
www.northerntool.com
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