Power Fist 8536708 User manual

V4.0 8536708
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User Manual
Tubing Bender

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SPECIFICATIONS
Max.BendingCapacity 3/4 to 2 in.
Max.BendingRadius
360°
Max Capacity of RoundTubing 2 x 0.0787 in.(#50 x 2 mm)
Dies Sizes 1, 1-1/2 and2 in.
Material Steel construction
Dimensions 25-19/32x 20-5/16x 13-3/8in.
INTRODUCTION
Fabricate exhaust pipes, roll bars and more with this all-steel bender. It easily bends
3/4 to 2 in. dia. steel, copperandaluminum tubing and features 4 in. dia. rollers.
SAFETY
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions before using this tool. The
operator must follow basic precautions to reduce the risk of personalinjury
and/or damage to the equipment.
Keep this manual for safety warnings, precautions, operating or inspection and
maintenance instructions.
HAZARD DEFINITIONS
Please familiarize yourself with the hazard notices found in this manual. A notice
is an alert that there is a possibility of property damage, injury or death if certain
instructions are not followed.
DANGER! This notice indicates an immediate and specific hazard that will
result in severe personal injury or death if the proper precautions
are not taken.
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WARNING! This notice indicates a specific hazard or unsafe practice that
could result in severe personal injury or death if the proper
precautions are not taken.
CAUTION! This notice indicatesa potentially hazardoussituation that may result
in minor or moderate injuryif proper practices are not taken.
NOTICE! This notice indicates that a specific hazard or unsafe practice will
result in equipment or property damage, but not personal injury.
WORK AREA
1. Operate in a safe work environment. Keep your work area clean, well-lit
and free of distractions. Place lights so you are not working in a shadow.
2. Keep anyone not wearing the appropriate safety equipment away from the
work area.
3. Store unused tools properly in a safe and dry location to prevent rust or
damage. Lock tools away and keep out of the reach of children.
PERSONAL SAFETY
WARNING! Wear personal protective equipment approved by theCanadian
Standards Association (CSA) or American NationalStandards Institute (ANSI).
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
1. Always wear impact safety goggles that provide front and side protection
for the eyes. Eye protection equipment should comply with CSA Z94.3-07
or ANSI Z87.1 standards based on the type of work performed.
2. Wear the appropriate type of full-face shield in addition to safety goggles,
as the work can create chips, abrasive or particulate matter.
3. Wear gloves that provide protection based on the work materials or to
reduce the effects of tool vibration.
a. Do not wear gloves when operating a tool that can snag the material
and pull the hand into the tool.
4. Wear protective clothing designed for the work environment and tool.
5. Non-skid footwear is recommended to maintain footing and balance in the
work environment.

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6. Wear steel toe footwear or steel toe caps to prevent a foot injury from
falling objects.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Control the tool, personal movement and the work environment to avoid
personal injury or damage to tool.
1. Do not operate any tool when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medications.
2. Avoid wearing clothes or jewelry that can become entangled with the
moving parts of a tool. Keep long hair covered or bound.
3. Do not overreach when operating a tool. Proper footing and balance enable
better control in unexpected situations.
SPECIFIC SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
WARNING! DO NOTlet comfort or familiarity with product (gained from
repeated use) replace strict adherence to thetool safety rules. If you use
this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury.
1. Use the correct tool for the job. Thistoolwas designed for a specific function.
Do not modifyor alter thistool or useit for an unintended purpose.
2. Do not use the tool if any parts are damaged, broken or misplaced. Repair
or replace the parts.
3. Check to ensure that all applicable bolts and nuts are firmly tightened.
4. Place the tube bender on a solid, level surface capable of supporting the weight
of the tube bender and workpiece. Secure the tube bender with bolts.
a. The tool will have force applied to it. The object that the tool is bolted to
must have enough weight to avoid movingwhen pressure is applied.
5. Only use accessories rated to handle the forces exerted by this tool during
operation. Other accessories may break and forcefully launch debris into
the work area.
6. Sharp edges or burrs may develop during the bending process. Wear
heavy gloves to protect the hands.
7. Keep hands and fingers away from the active parts of the tool while
bending to avoid a pinch or crush injury.

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UNPACKING
WARNING! Do not operate the tool if any part is missing. Replace the
missing part before operating. Failureto do so could result in a malfunction
and personal injury.
Remove the parts and accessories from the packaging and inspect for damage.
Make sure that all items in the parts list are included.
ASSEMBLY& INSTALLATION
Numbered references in parenthesis (#1) refer to the included Parts List.
1. Mount the handwheel (#17) onto the driving shaft (#18). Secure the wheel
in place using a bolt (#26). Be sure handwheel and driving shaft turn freely,
then tighten bolt (#26) securely.
2. Before use, the correct size rollers must be installed. Pull the spring clip
(#4) from the shafts (#10, #15 and #18), remove the washers (#2) and pull
the shafts out of the rollers (#10, #15 and #18).
3. Select the correct rollers to match the diameter tubing you will be bending.
If your tubing does not match the exact size of the available rollers, use the
roller size just larger in diameter than the tubing material.
4. Install the rollers by inserting the shafts (#10, #15 and #18), being sure the
washers (#2) are inplace. Refer to the assembly diagramat the end of this
manual for correct assembly. Fix the shafts inplace usingthe spring clips (#4).
MOUNT TOOL ON A WOOD WORKBENCH
The hardware to mount the tool is not included.
1. Clean the work area where the tool will be mounted.
2. Position the tool, check that it will belevel and there are no obstructions around
it that willinterfere with along workpiece.
3. Slide a flat washer over a 1/4 x 1 in. wood screw and secure the grinder in place.
4. Repeat with three more screws. Tighten all screws until the gap between
the grinder base and the bench-top is 1/8 in.