Product manual

Page 5SKU 38471
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Step 5)
Figure 2-Assemble Handle
Ring Assembly/Die Receiver (#10)
Long Hitch Pin (#1)
Outer Handle/Die Receiver (#9)
Inner Handle (#8)
not shown
The Inner Handle (#8) slides into the Outer Handle/ Die Receiver (#9) and is held in place by
a Handle Pin and Hair Clip (#12). The Inner Handle (#8) can be fully extended by pulling out
the Handle Pin and Hair Clip (#12) and pulling out the Inner Handle until the hole in the Outer
Handle (#9) lines up with the holes at the end of the Inner Handle (#8).
Step 6) Place the Outer Handle Die Receiver (#9) between the Die Receiver (#10) and secure it in place
using one of the Long Hitch Pins (#1).
Basic Operation
Following are instructions on the primary uses of your Compact Bender. Additionally, information is included
on the many ways to use your Compact Bender, along with specific examples. Becoming familiar with the
Compact Bender and its many uses will allow you to make a variety of useful items.
As the operator, you will have to decide on the way in which you will be using your Compact Bender. The fol-
lowing are the basic steps you will need to take when working with the Compact Bender.
Use an appropriate measuring device to measure and:
• Decideonmaterialandmeasurementstobeused.
• DecideontheappropriateDie.DecideonthebestplacementoftheDieforyourparticularbend.
• Decideontheappropriateattachment,StopBlockorRightAngleBend.CorrectorientationofStop
Block.
• InsertstockintotheBenderandpositionitproperly.Maketherstbend.
• Checktheangleanddirectionofthebend.
• Makeallconsequentbends.Adjusttheworkpieceasneeded.
Warning: Keep fingers and hands away from moving parts at all times.