30” Bending Brake
Model 41311
Assembly and Operating Instructions
Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools®.
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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SPECIFICATIONS
Bending Capacity Bend materials up to 17 gauge steel
make up to 90 degree bends
bends material up to 30 inches wide
Designed for bench top mounting using 3/8” diameter bolts (quantity =4)
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You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly instructions, operating and maintenance procedures, parts list and diagram. Keep your invoice with this manual.
Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover. Keep the manual and invoice in a safe
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Safety Warnings and Precautions
WARNING: When using tool, basic safety precautions should always be followed to re-
duce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment.
Read all instructions before using this tool!
1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
2. Observe work area conditions. Do not use machines or power tools in damp or wet
locations. Don’t expose to rain. Keep work area well lighted. Do not use electrically
powered tools in the presence of ammable gases or liquids.
3. Keep children away. Children must never be allowed in the work area. Do not let them
handle machines, tools, or extension cords.
4. Store idle equipment. When not in use, tools must be stored in a dry location to inhibit
rust. Always lock up tools and keep out of reach of children.
5. Do not force tool. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was in-
tended. Do not use inappropriate attachments in an attempt to exceed the tool capacity.
6. 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. Do not use a tool for a purpose for which it was not
intended.
7. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving
parts. Protective, electrically non-conductive clothes and non-skid footwear are recommended when working. Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair.
8. Use eye and ear protection. Always wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles. Wear
a full face shield if you are producing metal lings or wood chips. Wear an ANSI approved
dust mask or respirator when working around metal, wood, and chemical dusts and
mists.
9. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not reach over or
across running machines.
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