Power Fist 8008201 Owner's manual

User Manual

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Please read and understand all instructions before use. Retain this manual for future reference.

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Metal Brake

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30 in. Bench Top

Metal Brake

SPECIFICATIONS

Max. Width 30 in.

Max. Capacity 17 gauge

Bend Radius Up To 90°

Dimensions 31-1/2 x 6 x 2-7/8 in.

Material Steel Construction

INTRODUCTION

The bending brake accurately forms metal boxes, covers, trays and much more. It includes mounting

holes in the base for stationary or portable applications.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING! Read and understand all instructions before using this tool. The operator must follow

basic precautions to reduce the risk of personal injury and / or damage to the equipment. Before

allowing someone else to use this tool, make sure they are aware of all safety information.

WARNING! The warnings, cautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot

cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense and caution are factors

that cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.

NOTE: Keep this manual for the safety warnings, precautions and operating, inspection and

maintenance instructions. When this manual refers to a part number, it refers to the included parts list.

WORK AREA

1. Only use this tool on a surface that is stable, level, dry, not slippery, and capable of

sustaining the load.

2. Operate in a safe work environment. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Do not expose

the tool to rain or any other kind of bad weather. Do not use in damp or wet locations.

3. Keep anyone not wearing the appropriate safety equipment away from the work area.

NOTE: Minimize distractions in the work environment. Distractions can cause you to lose control

of the tool.

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4. Store tool properly in a safe and dry location to prevent rust or damage.

5. Always lock up tools and keep them out of the reach of children.

PERSONAL SAFETY

CAUTION! Wear protective equipment approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) when using the tool.

1. Dress properly, wear protective equipment. Use breathing, ear, eye, face, foot, hand and head

protection. Always wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles, which must provide both

frontal and side protection. Protect your hands with suitable gloves. Wear a full face shield

if your work creates metal ﬁlings or wood chips. Protect your head from falling objects by

wearing a hard hat. Wear an ANSI approved dust mask or respirator when working around

metal, wood and chemical dusts and mists. Wear ANSI approved earplugs. Protective,

electrically non-conductive clothes and non-skid footwear are recommended when working.

Wear steel-toed boots to prevent injury from falling objects.

2. Control the tool, personal movement and the work environment to avoid personal injury or

damage to the tool. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use your common sense.

a. Keep articles of clothing, jewelry, hair, etc., away from moving parts to avoid

entanglement with a tool.

b. Do not operate any machine / tool when tired or under the inﬂuence of drugs,

alcohol or medications.

c. Do not overreach when operating a tool. Proper footing and balance enables better

control of a tool in unexpected situations.

d. Use clamps or other practical ways to support or secure the work piece to a stable

platform. Holding the work piece by hand or against your body is not stable and may

lead to loss of control and injury.

SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Always place the tool on a solid, ﬂat, level surface or workbench capable of supporting the

weight of the tool, all other additional accessories and the work piece.

CAUTION! The tool should always be bolted down to the workbench when used

on a workbench.

2. Make sure there is enough clearance around the tool for the movement of the work piece as

the work piece is bent into position.

3. Keep ﬁngers clear of the supporting plate and the moving plate to avoid personal injury.

4. Inspect the tool before each use. DO NOT use if bent, broken, cracked or otherwise damaged,

any suspect parts are noticed.

5. Check to ensure that all applicable bolts and nuts are ﬁrmly tightened.

6. DO NOT make any modiﬁcations to the tool.

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TOOL USE AND CARE

1. Use the right tool for the job. Do not attempt to force a small tool or attachment to do the

work of a larger industrial tool. The tool will perform better and more safely at the task for

which it was intended.

2. This tool was designed for a speciﬁc function.

Do Not:

a. Modify or alter the tool; all parts and accessories are designed with built-it safety

features that may be compromised if altered.

b. Use the tool in a way for which it was not designed.

3. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools clean and in good condition for a better and safer

performance. The handles must be kept clean, dry and free from oil and grease at all times.

A properly maintained tool reduces the risk of binding and is easier to control. Applying

excessive force can lead to slips and damage to your work piece or personal injury.

4. When not in use for an extended period, apply a thin coat of lubricant to the steel parts to

avoid rust.

5. Maintain the label and nameplate on the tool. These carry important information. If

unreadable or missing, contact Princess Auto for a replacement.

UNPACKING

1. Carefully remove the tool from the package.

a. Retain packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily installed or

operated the tool.

2. Make sure that all items in the parts list are included.

3. Inspect the parts carefully to make sure the tool was not damaged while shipping.

WARNING! If any part is missing, do not operate the tool until the missing parts are replaced.

Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Parts List

No. Description Qty.

1 Stand 1

2 Supporting Plate 1

3 Pressing Plate 1

4 Moving Plate 1

5 Pin 2

6 Handle Lever 2

7 Handle Ball 2

ASSEMBLY

1. The stand (1) should be secured to a work bench using the mounting holes and four bolts

(3/8 in. diameter – sold separately). See ﬁgure 1.

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2. Attach the handle ball (7) to the handle lever (6). Repeat for the opposite side. See ﬁgure 2.

3. The handle levers are then inserted into the pins (5). See ﬁgure 3.

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OPERATION

1. To use the metal bender, lower the handle lever (6) until the moving plate (4) is parallel to the

workbench. See ﬁgure 4.

2. Position the material to be bent on the supporting plate (2) and the moving plate (4)

and properly align the material with the edge to be bent up against the back edge of the

supporting plate (2). See ﬁgure 5.

3. Place and secure the pressing plate (3) on top of the supporting plate (2) with the back edge

of the pressing plate aligned with the back edge of the supporting plate (2).

NOTE: Use two C-clamps (sold separately) to hold the material in place. See ﬁgure 6.

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4. Raise the two handle levers (6) to bend the material to the desired angle. See ﬁgure 7.

MAINTENANCE

1. Before each use, inspect the general condition of the tool. Check for broken, cracked, or bent

parts, loose or missing parts, and any condition that may affect the proper operation of the

tool. If a problem occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.

2. Clean with a clean cloth using a detergent or mild solvent and wipe dry.

WARNING! NEVER use penetrating oils to clean or lubricate your tool. Penetrating oils are a solvent

that will break down the internal grease and can cause the tool to seize up.

STORAGE

Lubricate before storing. In the event that it becomes necessary to store the tool for an extended period

of time (overnight, weekend, etc.,) it should receive a generous amount of lubrication at that time to

prevent rust.

DISPOSING OF THE TOOL

If your tool has become damaged beyond repair, do not throw it out. Bring it to the appropriate

recycling facility.

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