Harbor Freight Tools 5907 Product manual

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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REV 15c

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Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.

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Specifications

Maximum Workpiece Width 30 IN. Maximum Workpiece Thickness 20 Gauge Roll Diameter 1-1/2 IN. Wire Forming Grooves 5/32, 11/64, and 7/32 IN. Die Sizes 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, and 10 IN.

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.

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Important Safety Information

WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions.

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

1. Work area safety

a. Keep work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

b. Keep children and bystanders

away while operating the tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2. Personal safety

a. Stay alert, watch what you are

doing and use common sense when operating the tool. Do not use while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.

A moment of inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury.

b. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and

heavy-duty work cloves during use.

c. Do not overreach. Keep proper

footing and balance at all times.

This enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

d. Dress properly. Do not wear loose

clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long

hair can be caught in moving parts.

3. Tool use and care

b. Store idle tools out of the reach of

children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the tool or these instructions to operate the tool. Tools are

dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

c. Maintain tools. Check for misalignment

or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool repaired before use. Many accidents

are caused by poorly maintained tools.

d. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

e. Use the tool in accordance with these

instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the tool for

operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

4. Service

a. Have your tool serviced by a qualified

repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that

the safety of the tool is maintained.

a. Do not force the tool. Use the correct

tool for your application. The correct tool

will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

5. 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.

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Set up Instructions

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.

Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages,

refer to Parts List and Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Wear heavy duty gloves during setup and use. Keep hands clear of the cutting, folding and rolling mechanisms.

Functions

Upper

Braking

Dies (12-01

to 12-06)

Apron (11)

Upper

Blade (23a)

Lower Blade (23b)

Figure 1

Cover (33) over Rollers

Work Bench (2)

Handle (18)

Mounting

Before use, mount the unit to a strong level surface that is designed to handle the weight of this machine, plus any additional weight placed on it during use. If mounting onto a bench or other wooden surface:

Figure 2

Select four Bolts, eight Washers, and four Nuts (not included) to accommodate the four 6mm holes on the Left and Right Frames (1,5). Place the Press Brake in the location it will be mounted in. Make a mark in the center of each of the 4 mounting holes. Set the unit aside.

2. WARNING! Before drilling the holes, make sure that there are no electric wires, cables, utility lines or other obstructions in the area to be drilled in.

Mounting Holes

3. Drill the holes straight down, large enough to allow your mounting hardware to fit.

4. Put the Press Brake in place and mount using the hardware. Tighten all hardware securely before use.

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Handle Removal & Adjustment

Adjust or move the Handle (18) by removing one of the Handle Knobs (26) and loosening the Bolt (42) that holds the Handle in place. Slide the Handle out of its socket, move to the opposite side of the tool if desired, and tighten it in the most convenient position.

Braking Die Installation & Adjustment

2. The Shear Brake Roll can be used to

Upper Braking

Die (12-01

to 12-06)

Wood (not included)

bend sheet metal up to 20 gauge.

3. The space between the Upper Die and the Apron (11) is adjustable.

4. To adjust the spacing:

a. Place a flat straight piece of wood

(not included) between the Upper Braking Die and the Apron and raise the Apron so that the material just touches the Upper Die.

b. Loosen the Hex Screws (52) holding the

Upper Die in place. Do not remove them.

c. Remove any unneeded Upper Dies.

Hex Head Bolt (52) Moveable

Figure 3

The Upper Braking Dies (12-01 to 12-06) can be used for varying sizes of box and pan forming. When forming a smaller box or pan, choose the desired size Upper Die, center it and remove the others.

Cutter

Plate

d. Raise and lower the Apron and

use the block of wood to adjust the alignment of the Upper Dies.

e. Tighten the Upper Die Hex Screws.

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