Harbor Freight Tools 32888 Product manual
Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
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REV 15c
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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Table of Contents
Safety ......................................................... 2
Setup .......................................................... 4
Operation .................................................... 5
SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP
Maintenance ............................................... 2
Parts List and Diagram ............................... 7
Warranty .................................................... 12
WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to heed these markings may result in personal injury and/or property damage.
1. Attach pipe bender securely to solid, flat and level
surface that can support weight of pipe bender
and pipe, with enough clearance for movement
of pipe. Do not lay pipe bender on its side. The
hydraulic ram may leak or not function properly.
2. Keep hands away from ram, pipe
and rollers during use.
3. To prevent injury from burns, do
not apply heat to pipe.
4. Use only on free standing pipe. Do not
use on pipe that is part of an assembly
or that is installed into a structure.
5. Study, understand, and follow all instructions
before operating this device.
9. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles,
heavy-duty work gloves, and steel-toe
work boots during set up and/or use.
10. Keep bystanders out of work area.
11. Do not leave the pipe bender
unattended when loaded.
12. Do not adjust safety valve.
13. Inspect before every use; do not use
if parts are loose, damaged.
14. Ram service must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury.
6. Keep rollers clean. If pipe rests on obstruction,
it creates an uneven surface, causing
excess stress and possible breakage.
7. Do not use on painted pipe or
pipe that has debris on it.
8. STOP and release compression if you suspect
imminent structural failure. If safe, inspect
thoroughly and reposition pipe before proceeding.
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15. When servicing a ram, use only identical
replacement parts . Use of unauthorized
parts or failure to follow maintenance
instructions may create a risk of injury.
16. No alterations shall be made to this product.
17. Only use with accessories rated to handle the
forces exerted by this tool during operation. Other
accessories not designed for the forces generated
may break and forcefully launch pieces.
18. Use only with included ram.
19. Industrial applications must follow
OSHA requirements.
20. This product is not a toy. Keep it
out of reach of children.
21. Maintain labels and nameplates. These
carry important safety information. If
unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
23. WARNING: The brass components of this product
contain lead, a chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm. (California Health
& Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
24. WARNING: This product contains di (2-ethylhexyl)
phthalate (DEHP), a chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm. (California Health
& Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP
22. The warnings, precautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. It must be understood by the
operator that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this product,
but must be supplied by the operator.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Specifications
Maximum Capacity
Pipe Type Schedule 40 or 80 malleable steel pipe
IMPORTANT! Before first use:
Check hydraulic fluid level and fill to 1/4″ below the
fill port as needed - see instructions on page 5.
Thoroughly test the Ram for proper operation. If it
does not work properly, bleed air from its hydraulic
system - see instructions on page 5.
6 Tons
(12,000 lb)
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Setup - Before Use:
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP
Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to Parts List and Assembly Diagram on page 10.
Functions
R-Pin
Roller
Cotter
Pin
2"
1-1/2"
1-1/4"
1"
3/4"
(on back)
1/2"
1/2"
3/4"
1"
1-1/4"
1-1/2"
2"
Piston
Ram
Handle
Mounting
Hole
Release
Valve
Fill Plug
(on back)
Ram
Fulcrum
Mounting
Hole
Figure A
Mounting
WARNING! Attach Pipe Bender securely to solid and level surface that can support
weight of Pipe Bender and pipe, with enough clearance for movement of pipe. Do not lay
pipe bender on its side. The hydraulic ram may leak and not function properly.
Note: Verify that mounting surface has no hidden
components before drilling or driving bolts.
1. Use base to mark mounting holes
on mounting surface.
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2. Mount base to mounting surface
using appropriate hardware.
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