Grizzly G0578 User Manual

40" PAN AND BOX BRAKE

MODEL G0578

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

COPYRIGHT © FEBRUARY 2005 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.

WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 2

Foreword .................................................................................................................................... 2

Contact Info ................................................................................................................................

Identification ............................................................................................................................... 4

SECTION 1: SAFETY .......................................................................................................................

Safety Instructions for

Additional Safety Instructions for Pan and Box Brakes .............................................................

SECTION 2: SET UP ........................................................................................................................

About this Section ......................................................................................................................

Unpacking .................................................................................................................................. 8

Inventory ..................................................................................................................................... 9

Hardware Recognition Chart ....................................................................................................

Clean Up ..................................................................................................................................

Site Considerations ..................................................................................................................

Installing Base Extension Brackets ..........................................................................................

Mounting to Floor .....................................................................................................................

SECTION 3: OPERATIONS ...........................................................................................................

Operation Safety ......................................................................................................................

Capability .................................................................................................................................. 15

Positioning Operating Handle .................................................................................................

Adjusting Setback ....................................................................................................................

Using Foot Pedal ......................................................................................................................

Adjusting Clamping Pressure ...................................................................................................

Aligning Fingers .......................................................................................................................

Spacing Fingers .......................................................................................................................

Basic Bending ..........................................................................................................................

Setting Adjustable Stop ............................................................................................................

Bending Allowance ...................................................................................................................

SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................

Lubrication ................................................................................................................................ 22

G0578 Parts Breakdown ..........................................................................................................

G0578 Parts List ...................................................................................................................... 24

WARRANTY AND RETURNS ........................................................................................................

Machinery ............................................................................................... 5

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INTRODUCTION

Foreword

We are proud to offer the Model G0578 40" Pan
and Box Brake. This pan and box brake is part
of a growing Grizzly family of fine
machinery. When used according to the guide
lines set forth in this manual, you can expect
years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation and
proof of Grizzly’s commitment to customer satis
faction.

We are pleased to provide this manual with the
Model G0578 Pan and Box Brake. It was written
to guide you through assembly, review safety
considerations, and cover general operating pro
cedures. It represents our effort to produce the
best documentation possible.

The specifications, drawings, and photographs
illustrated in this manual represent the Model
G0578 Pan and Box Brake as supplied when the
manual was prepared. However, owing to Grizzly’s
policy of continuous improvement, changes may
be made at any time with no obligation on the part
of Grizzly. For your convenience, we always keep
current Grizzly manuals available on our website
at www.grizzly.com. Any updates to your machine
will be reflected in these manuals as soon as they
are complete. Visit our site often to check for the
latest updates to this manual!

metalworking

Contact Info

If you have any comments regarding this manual,
please write to us at the address below:

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We stand behind our machines. If you have any
service questions or parts requests, please call or
write us at the location listed below.

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Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

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/O Technical Documentation

P.O. Box 2069

Bellingham, WA 98227-2069

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

1203 Lycoming Mall Circle

Muncy, PA 17756

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com

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MACHINE DATA

SHEET

Customer Service #: [phone] • To Order Call: [phone] • Fax #: [phone]

MODEL G0578 40" PAN & BOX BRAKE

Design Type ...................................................................................................... Pan & Box

Overall Dimensions:

Height .......................................................................................................................

Finger Sizes ....................................... 1", 1

Shipping Weight ............................................................................................... 627 lbs.

Footprint ...................................................................................................

Crate Size ............................................................................25" L x 57

Capacities:

Brake Range ................................................................................................... 0° - 135°

Maximum Width .......................................................................................................

Maximum Height of Pan/Box Sides ........................................................................

Mild Steel .......................................................................................................12 gauge

Aluminum ......................................................................................................... 6 gauge

Soft Brass ......................................................................................................10 gauge

Annealed Phosphor Bronze ........................................................................... 11 gauge

Soft Copper .................................................................................................... 10 gauge

Hard Copper ..................................................................................................11 gauge

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⁄8", 11⁄4", 13⁄8, 11⁄2, 13⁄4, 2", 3", 4", 5", 8", 10"

461⁄2'' x 321⁄2''

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⁄8" W x 481⁄8" H

45''

40''

21⁄2"

Construction:

Fingers ..........................................................Precision Ground Steel, Hardened Edge

Base ......................................................................................................................

Bending Leaf ........................................................................................................ Steel

Clamping Leaf .......................................................................................................

Steel

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Identification

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Figure 1. Common Pan and Box Brake components.

1. Bending Leaf—Swivels up to bend the workpiece.

2. Clamping Leaf—Holds the fingers. Squeezes the workpiece against the clamping block.

3. Operating Handle—Used to raise and lower the bending leaf.

4. Finger Blocks—Adjustable dies that the workpiece is bent against.

5. Clamping Block—Fixed block (or lower jaw) that the clamping leaf presses against.

6. Setback Knobs

7. Clamping Pressure Adjusting Nuts—Adjusts pressure on the workpiece, allowing for different

auges.

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8. Foot Pedal—Raises and lowers fingers onto clamping block.

9. Foot Pedal Lock—Locks foot pedal.

10. Stop Collar—Used to lock bending angle.

—Adjusts to the gauge of the workpiece and desired bend radius.

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SECTION 1: SAFETY

For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction
Manual Before Operating this Machine

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This

manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level of
importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember
that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper
accident prevention measures.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
WILL result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
COULD result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
MAY result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.

NOTICE

This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about
proper operation of the machine.

Safety Instructions for Machinery

1. READ THROUGH THE ENTIRE MANUAL
BEFORE STARTING MACHINERY.

Machinery presents serious injury hazards
to untrained users.

2. ALWAYS USE ANSI APPROVED

SAFETY GLASSES WHEN OPERATING
MACHINERY. Everyday eyeglasses only

have impact resistant lenses, they are
NOT safety glasses.

4. ALWAYS USE HEARING PROTECTION
WHEN

Machinery noise can cause permanent
hearing damage.

5. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT
wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
or jewelry which may get caught in moving
parts. Wear protective hair covering to con
tain long hair and wear non-slip footwear.

OPERATING MACHINERY.

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3. ALWAYS WEAR AN ANSI APPROVED
RESPIRATOR WHEN OPERATING
MACHINERY THAT PRODUCES DUST.

Wood dust is
cancer and severe respiratory illnesses.

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a carcinogen and can cause

6. NEVER OPERATE MACHINERY WHEN
TIRED, OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
DRUGS OR ALCOHOL. Be mentally alert

at all times when running machinery.

Safety Instructions for Machinery

7. ONLY ALLOW TRAINED AND PROP­ERLY SUPERVISED PERSONNEL TO
OPERATE MACHINERY. Make sure

operation instructions are safe and clearly
understood.

8. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY.

Keep all children and visitors a safe dis­tance from the work area.

9. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF. Use
padlocks, master switches, and remove
start switch keys.

10. NEVER LEAVE WHEN MACHINE IS
RUNNING. Turn power OFF and allow all

moving parts to come to a complete stop
before leaving machine unattended.

11. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS

ENVIRONMENTS. DO NOT use machin-

ery in damp, wet locations, or where any
flammable or noxious fumes may exist.

12. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND WELL

LIT. Clutter and dark shadows may cause

accidents.

13. USE A GROUNDED EXTENSION CORD
RATED FOR THE MACHINE AMPERAGE.

Undersized cords overheat and lose power.
Replace extension cords if they become
damaged. DO NOT use extension cords
for 220V machinery.

16. MAKE SURE GUARDS ARE IN PLACE
AND WORK CORRECTLY BEFORE
USING MACHINERY.

17. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Make a habit of checking for

keys and adjusting wrenches before turn
ing machinery

18. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS

BEFORE USING MACHINERY. Check

for binding and alignment of parts, broken
parts, part mounting, loose bolts, and any
other conditions that may affect machine
operation. Repair or replace damaged
parts.

19. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

Refer to the instruction manual for recom
mended accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury.

20. DO NOT FORCE MACHINERY. Work at
the speed for which the machine or acces
sory was designed.

21. SECURE WORKPIECE. Use clamps or
a vise to hold the workpiece when practi­cal. A secured workpiece protects your
hands and frees both hands to operate the
machine.

22. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper foot
ing and balance at all times.

ON.

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14.

ALWAYS DISCONNECT FROM POWER
SOURCE BEFORE SERVICING
MACHINERY. Make sure switch is in

position before reconnecting.

15. MAINTAIN MACHINERY WITH CARE.
Keep blades sharp and clean for best and
safest performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.

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23. MANY MACHINES WILL EJECT THE
WORKPIECE TOWARD THE OPERATOR.

Know and avoid conditions that cause the
workpiece to "kickback."

24. ALWAYS LOCK MOBILE BASES
BEFORE OPERATING MACHINERY

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Additional Safety Instructions for Pan and

Box Brakes

1. OVERLOADING PAN AND BOX BRAKE.

Overloading this tool can cause injury from
flying parts. Do not exceed the capacities
specified on

2. USING TORCHES. Heating metal with a
torch while the metal is in the pan and box
brake will weaken the fingers.

3. METAL EDGES. Always chamfer and de­burr sharp sheet metal edges before bend
ing in the pan and box brake. Sharp edges
on sheet metal can cut your fingers to the
bone.

4. PINCHING. Lower the fingers when not in
use, to prevent pinching hazard.

Like all machines there is danger associ­ated with the Model G0578. Accidents are
frequently caused by lack of familiarity or
failure to pay attention. Use this machine
with respect and caution to lessen the pos
sibility of operator injury. If normal safety
precautions are overlooked or ignored, seri
ous personal injury may occur.

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5. GLOVES AND GLASSES. Always wear

leather gloves and approved safety glasses
when using this tool.

6. EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at
any time you are experiencing difficulties
performing the intended operation,
using the tool and contact our Technical
Support at [phone], or ask a quali
fied expert how the operation should be

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performed.

7. TOOLS IN POOR CONDITION. Inspect
the pan and box brake for any cracked link
age, levers, or loose fasteners. Correct any
problems before use.

No list of safety guidelines can be complete.
Every shop environment is different. Always
consider safety first, as it applies to your
individual working conditions. Use this and
other machinery with caution and respect.
Failure to do so could result in serious per­sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor
work results.

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SECTION 2: SET UP

About this Section

The purpose of this section is to guide you
through the required steps to get your equipment
out of its packaging and into operating condition.

This equipment pres­ents serious injury haz
ards to untrained users.
Read through this entire
manual to become famil
iar with the operating
procedures before using
this equipment!

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The Model G0578 is a
heavy machine that
weighs approximately
627 lbs. Serious per
sonal injury may occur if
safe moving methods are
not followed. To be safe,
you will need assistance
and power equipment
when moving the ship­ping crate and removing
the equipment from the
crate.

Lifting:

• If you are unsure of how to lift this equipment
safely, consult a qualified professional.

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Wear safety glasses
during the entire setup
process!

Unpacking

The Model G0578 40" Pan and Box Brake was
carefully packed when it left our warehouse. If
you discover the equipment is damaged after you
have signed for delivery, please immediately call

Customer Service at [phone]

Save the containers and all packing materials
for possible inspection by the carrier or its agent.

Otherwise, filing a freight claim can be difficult.

When you are completely satisfied with the con
dition of your shipment, you should inventory the
parts.

for advice.

• When lifting the pan and box brake, make
sure the weight is supported evenly with two
or more lifting devices.

• Make sure the body of the brake is bearing
the load (

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Figure 2. Pan and box brake supported evenly

Figure 2).

by two lifting straps.

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