Harbor Freight Tools 94623 Product manual

2-IN-1
94623
PIPE BENDER
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
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SPECIFICATIONS
Product Applications
Pipe Size Capacity 1/2” to 7/8” Diameter tubing.
Maximum Bend Up to 180°
Construction
Accessories Bending dies (Qty. 2)
Designed for bending copper and aluminum pipe.
Cast iron and steel tube. Steel rollers. Aluminum hardware.
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this document as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
Assembly Precautions
Assemble only according to these instruc-1.
tions. Improper assembly can create haz-
ards.
Revised Manual 10k
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and 2. heavy-duty work gloves during assembly.
Keep assembly area clean and well lit.3.
Keep bystanders out of the area during as-4. sembly.
Do not assemble when tired or when under 5.
the inuence of drugs or medication.
Use Precautions
This product is not a toy. Do not allow chil-1. dren to play with or near this item.
Use for intended purpose(s) only.2.
Inspect before use; do not use if product is 3. damaged.
Maintain product labels and nameplates. 4. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
This tool is designed to bend soft metal pipe 5. or tubing, such as copper or aluminum. Do not attempt to bend hard metal pipe, such as black iron pipe. You may damage the tool.
Do not attempt to bend brittle materials, such 6. as glass or hard plastic. Those materials
may shatter and potentially cause injury. Al­ways wear ANSI-approved safety impact eye goggles and heavy duty work gloves when using the Tube Bender.
As the pipe or tubing is being bent, there is 7.
a signicant pinch hazard created. Keep hands, ngers, feet, and any item which may
be injured or damaged away from the Tube Bender and hinge point areas of this tool when in operatoin.
ASSEMBLY & OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this document including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Assembly
Insert the Handle (4) through the Tube Hold-1. er (1). Screw the Handle into the threaded hole of the Tubing Bender (2) by turning clockwise until tight. (See Figure A.)
Insert the Handle with Grip (5) into the Con-2. necting Plate Assembly (3). (See Figure A.)
Insert the tubing along the Handle (4). Move 3. the Tube Holder (1) to allow the tube to slide under it, and position the Tube Holder (1) to hold the tube in place. (See Figure B.)
While holding the tube along the Handle (4), 4. pull down on the Handle with Grip (5). The tube will be formed along the Tubing Bender (2). Continue pulling until the desired bend has been achieved, from 0 to 180 degrees.
(See Figure B.)
When completed, remove the bent tube from 5. the tool.
TUBE HOLDER
(1)
HANDLE WITH GRIP
(PULL DOWN TO
BEND TUBE)
FIGURE B
HANDLE
(4)
TUBING BENDER
(2)
TUBING
(NOT INCLUDED)
(5)
CONNECTING
PLATE ASSY.
(3)
5/8” OR 7/8”
BENDING DIE
(6, 7)
TUBE HOLDER
(1)
CONNECTING
PLATE ASSY.
(3)
HANDLE WITH GRIP
(5)
Before each use, inspect the Pipe Bender for 1. bent or damaged components.
Periodically, lubricate the hinge points of the 2.
MAINTENANCE
tool with a medium weight oil.
FIGURE A
HANDLE
(4)
TUBING BENDER
(2)
Regularly wipe down and clean the tool to 3. keep it in best condition.
When not in use, store the tool in a clean, 4. dry, safe location out of reach of children and other unauthorized persons.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING
Operation
Select the proper bending die (5/8” or 7/8”) 1. to suit the diameter of tubing you wish to bend.(See Figure B.)
Rotate the Handle with Grip (5) around the 2. Tubing Bender (2) until it is in a straight line with the other Handle (4). (See Figure B.)
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CAREFULLY
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