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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
HB-1697H Hand Brake
Models: HB-1697H
WALTER M EIE R (Manufa c turing) Inc.
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-752002
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision B 10/2012
www.waltermeier.com Copyright © 2012 Walter Meier (Manufacturi ng) Inc .
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Warranty and Service
Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of
our Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States can give you quick service. In most cases, any
of these Walter Meier Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or
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perform routine maintenance and major repair on your JET
your area call 1-800-274-6848.
MORE INFORMATION
Walter Meier is consistently adding new products to the line. For complete, up-to-date product information, check with
your local Walter Meier distributor, or visit waltermeier.com.
WARRANTY
JET products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product (MW = Metalworking, WW =
Woodworking).
WHAT IS COVERED?
This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the exceptions stated below. Cutting tools,
abrasives and other consumables are excluded from warranty coverage.
WHO IS COVERED?
This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product.
WHAT IS THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE?
The general JET warranty lasts for the time period specified in the product literature of each product.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Five Year Warranties do not cover woodworking (WW) products used for commercial, industrial or educational
purposes. Woodworking products with Five Year Warranties that are used for commercial, industrial or education
purposes revert to a One Year Warranty. This warranty does not cover defects due directly or indirectly to misuse,
abuse, negligence or accidents, normal wear-and-tear, improper repair or alterations, or lack of maintenance.
HOW TO GET SERVICE
The product or part must be returned for examination, postage prepaid, to a location designated by us. For the name
of the location nearest you, please call 1-800-274-6848.
You must provide proof of initial purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the
merchandise. If our inspection discloses a defect, we will repair or replace the product, or refund the purchase price,
at our option. We will return the repaired product or replacement at our expense unless it is determined by us that
there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty in which case we will,
at your direction, dispose of or return the product. In the event you choose to have the product returned, you will be
responsible for the shipping and handling costs of the return.
HOW STATE LAW APPLIES
This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
LIMITATIONS ON THIS WARRANTY
WALTER MEIER (MANUFACTURING) INC., LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD OF THE
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EACH PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW
LONG THE IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
WALTER MEIER SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, OR
FOR INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, SPECI AL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FRO M THE USE OF
OUR PRODUCTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Walter Meier sells through distributors only. The specifications in Walter Meier catalogs are given as general
information and are not binding. Members of Walter Meier reserve the right to effect at any time, without prior notice,
those alterations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason
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whatsoever. JET
branded products are not sold in Canada by Walter Meier.
tools. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in
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Warnings
1. For your own safety read instruction manual befor e operating grinder.
2. Read and understand the entire owner’s manual befor e att em pting assembly or operation.
3. Read and understand the warnings po sted on the m achine and i n thi s manual. Failur e to comply wit h
all of these warnings m ay cause seriou s i njury.
4. This hand brake is designed and intended for use by properly trained and ex perienced personnel
only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a hand brak e, do not use until proper
training and knowledge have been obtained.
5. Do not exceed the rated capac it y on this hand brake.
6. Do not use this hand brake f or other than its int ended use. If used for other purpose s, Walter Meier
(Manufactur ing) Inc. disclaims any real or implied warranty and hol ds itself harmless from any injury
that may result from that use.
7. Wear eye protection and always use guards and eye shiel ds.
8. Always wear approved safety glasses/face shields while using this bench grinder. Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses; t hey ar e not safety glasses.
9. Bef or e operating t his bench gri nder, r emove tie, rings, watches and other j ewelry, and roll sleeves up
past the elbows. Rem ove all loose clot hing and confi ne long hair. Non-sli p footwear or ant i-skid floor
strips are recommended. Do not wear gloves.
10. Wear ear protectors (pl ugs or muffs) during extended periods of operation.
11. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities
contain chemi cals known to cause cancer , birt h defects or other repr oductiv e harm. Some examples
of these chemic als are:
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Lead from lead based paint.
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Crystalline sil ic a from bricks, cement and other m asonry pr oduc ts.
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Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber .
Your risk of exposure varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area and work with approved safety
equipment, such as face or dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
12. Do not operate this machi ne while tired or under the influence of drugs, al c ohol or any m edic ation.
13. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and i n working order at all times when the machine is in use. If removed
for maintenance pur pose s, use extreme caution and r eplac e the guards immediately.
14. M ak e sure t he hand br ak e is firmly secured to the floor before use.
15. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the machine, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving part s, binding of moving parts, break age of parts, mounting
and any other condi ti ons that m ay affect its operati on. A guard or ot her part that i s damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.
16. SHEET METAL STOCK HAS SHARP EDGES. To prevent cuts, use caution when handling.
17. KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS clear of the area in front and rear of the brake.
18. P r ov ide for adequate space surroundi ng work area and non-glare, ov er head lighting.
19. M ak e y our workshop chi ld proof with padlock s, m aster switches or by removing starter k ey s
20. K eep v isitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away.
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21. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. DON’T USE IN
DANGEROUS ENVI RONMENT. Don’t use power tools in dam p or wet locations, or expose them to
rain. Keep work area well lighted. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material,
oil and grease.
22. Giv e your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” are
careless acts that can result in serious injury.
23. Do not overreach or use excessiv e force to perform any machine operation.
24. Use the right machine. Do not force a machine or attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed. The ri ght t ool will do the job better and safer.
25. M A INTAIN TOOLS WITH CA RE. K eep tools sharp and clean f or best and s afest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
26. Make sure the work pi ece is securely attached or cl amped to the table. Nev er use your hand to hol d
the work piece.
27. Do not stand on the machine. Seri ous i njur y c ould oc c ur if the mac hine tips over.
28. Remove loose items and unnecessary work pieces from the area bef or e starting the machine.
35. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job bett er and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Familiarize you rself with the following safety no tices used in this manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or
possible machine damage.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious injury or possibly
even death.
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Specifications
Model ........................................................................................................................................ HB-1697N
Stock Number................................................................................................................................ 752002
Capacity .................................................................................................................. 16” Gauge x 97” Wide
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) ................................................................................................. 120”x31”x57”
Maximum Lift of Beam ...................................................................................................................... 2-1/4”
Beam Adjustment (front to rear) .............................................................................................................. 1”
Weight ......................................................................................................................................... 1,808 lbs
The above specifications were current at the time t his manual was published, but because of our policy of
continuous improvement, W alt er Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., reserves the right t o c hange specificati ons at
any time and without pri or notice, without incurring obligat ions.
Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting
assembly or operat io n! Failure to comply may cause serious injury
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Uncrating and Clean-Up
1. Remove the crat e from around t he m ac hine.
2. Carefully clean all rust protected surfaces
with a mild solvent or kerosene and a soft
rag. Do not use lacquer thinner, paint
thinner, or gasoline. These will damage
painted surf ac es.
3. Coat all machi ned surfaces with a li ght coat
of oil to inhibit rust.
4. Remove the bolts holding the machine to the
skid.
5. Caref ully move t he machine t o a well li ght ed
area on a solid, level work bench, and
secure to the bench with lag screws or bolts.
6. Machine location must allow access to all
sides.
Brake Setup
The brake will not bend properly if it is not level.
Use a machinist’s lev el and shims if necessary.
Apro n Ad j u s t m e nts
according to the thickness of the material.
Clearance f or material within f our gauges of the
capacity should be twice the thickness of the
material. For light er gauges use 1-1/2” ti m es the
thickness. The forward edge of the top bl ade (1)
should be adjusted parallel t o the pivot edge of
the clamp block. Release cl amping pressure on
the holddown assembly by pushing clamp
handles (8,9) sli ghtly to the rear. Turn the hex
cap screws (16) to adj ust for parall el and proper
clearance. The center of the holddown can be
adjusted by tightening the truss nut on the
holddown assembly.
Adjusting the Clamp ing P ressure
The clamping pressure should be adjusted
according to the thickness of the material. The
clamping pressure should be great enough to
hold the material securely in place but not so
much that it is difficult to lock the clamping
handles. Clam ping pressure can be adjusted by
turning the nut s (24) on the t hrea ded rod port ion
of the yoke assembly ( 8,9).
Flange Capacity
The recommended minimum flange in capacity
material is one i nc h.
The (#) in the text ref er s to the break down.
The apron assembly has been adjusted at the
factory for proper use of capacity material.
During shipment of this unit the machine may
have come out of alignm ent.
Forward edge – The forward edge of the top
blade (1) shoul d be adjusted paral l el to the piv ot
edge of the clamp block. Release clamping
pressure on the holddo wn assembly by pushi ng
clamp handles (8, 9) sli ghtl y t o the r ear. T urn t he
hex cap screws (16) to adjust for parallel.
Center – The cent er of t he apron can b e adj usted by tightening the truss nut on the apron
assembly (801).
Operating the Brake
Adjusting for Metal Thickness
The holddown assembly must be adjusted to
allow for clearance when making bends
Repeat Bends
Adjust the gauge stop (26) on the gauge rod
(31) to limit the swing of t he apr on assembly.
Counter Weight
The counter weight (44) can be moved up or
down to provide more or less leverage
depending on the materi al.
Lubrication
The machine must be lubricated every day of
service wit h a few drops of oil. Oil pinholes are
located at both yoke assemblies (8,9), and the
apron assembly near the hinge pin (23).
Lightly oil the machined part s when not i n use to
prevent rust
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Replacement Parts
Replacement par ts are li sted on the f ollowing page s. To order par ts or reach our serv i ce departm ent, call
800-274-6848 Monday through Friday (see our website for business hours, www.waltermeier.com).
Having the Model and Serial Number of your mac hine avail able when you call will allow us to serve you
quickly and acc ur at ely.
Parts List
Index No Part No Description Size Qty
1 ............... HB1697F-01 ............Top Blade .............................................................................................. 1
2 ............... HB1697F-02 ............Socket Cap Screw ..............................................M10×25 .................... 17
5 ............... HB1697H-05 ............Hex Head Screw ................................................M16×35 ...................... 2
6 ............... HB1697H-06 ............Cover .................................................................................................... 2
7 ............... HB1697H-07 ............Spring .................................................................................................... 2
8 ............... HB1697F-06 ............Clamp Handle R.H. ................................................................................ 1
9 ............... HB1697F-09 ............Clamp Handle L.H. ................................................................................ 1
10 ............. HB1697F-9 ..............Toggle Assembl y L.H. ........................................................................... 1
11 ............. HB1697F-08 ............Toggle Assem bly R.H. .......................................................................... 1
12 ............. HB1697F-10 ............C-Clip .................................................................20mm ......................... 2
13 ............. HB1697F-11 ............Brass Bushing ....................................................26×20.2×2 0 ................ 2
15 ............. TS-1506041 .............Socket Head Cap Screw .....................................M12×35 .................... 30
16 ............. HB1697F-13 ............Hex Head Screw ................................................M12×80 ...................... 6
17 ............. TS-1540081 .............Hex Nut ..............................................................M12 ........................... 7
18 ............. TS-2213501 .............Hex Head Screw ................................................M16×50 ...................... 2
19 ............. TS-155010 ...............Plain Washer ......................................................16mm ......................... 2
20 ............. HB1697H-20 ............Step Bracket Comp.L.H. ........................................................................ 1
21 ............. HB1697H-21 ............Step Bracket Comp.R.H......................................................................... 1
22 ............. HB1697F-17 ............Brass Pivot Pin ...................................................................................... 2
23 ............. HB1697F-18 ............Swivel Pin Assembly.............................................................................. 2
24 ............. TS-1540231 .............Hex Nut ..............................................................M24 ............................ 4
25 ............. HB1697H-25 ............C-Clip .................................................................32mm ......................... 2
26 ............. HB1697F-16 ............Gauge Stop ........................................................................................... 1
27 ............. TS-1505041 .............Socket Cap Screw ..............................................M10×30 ...................... 6
28 ............. HB
30 ............. TS-2361121 .............Spring Washer....................................................12 mm ......................... 7
31 ............. HB1697F-24 ............Gauge Rod ............................................................................................ 1
32 ............. HB1697H-32 ............Cotter Pin ...........................................................4×35mm ..................... 1
33 ............. TS-1492031 .............Hex Head Screw ................................................M12×35 ...................... 6
34 ............. TS-1505051 .............Socket Cap Screw ..............................................M10×35 ...................... 7
35 ............. TS-1550071 .............Plain Washer ......................................................10mm ......................... 7
36 ............. HB1697F-36 ............Angle Bar .............................................................................................. 1
37 ............. TS-1516011 .............Socket Head Flat Screw .....................................M10×20 .................... 12
38 ............. HB1697F-38 ............Insert Bar .............................................................................................. 1
39 ............. HB1697F-39 ............Support Apron A ssem bly L.H. ................................................................ 1
40 ............. HB1697F-40 ............Support Apron A ssem bly R.H. ............................................................... 1
41 ............. HB1697F-41 ............Fixing Plate ........................................................................................... 2
42 ............. TS-1492051 .............Hex Head Screw ................................................M12×50 ...................... 8
43 ............. TS-2360121 .............Plain Washer ......................................................12mm ......................... 8
44 ............. HB1697F-20 ............Counterweight ....................................................................................... 2
45 ............. HB1697F-45 ............Counterweight Rod ................................................................................ 2
46 ............. HB1697H-46 ............Stand .................................................................................................... 2
47 ............. TS-1525041 .............Set Screw ...........................................................M10×20 ...................... 2
48 ............. HB1697H-48 ............Bending Handle ..................................................................................... 2
49 ............. TS-1491031 .............Hex Head Screw ................................................M10×25 ...................... 4
50 ............. TS-1506031 .............Socket Head Cap Screw .....................................M12×30 ...................... 2
800 ........... BP1696F-800 ...........Hold-down Assembly ............................................................................. 1
802 ........... HB1697H-802 ..........Base Assembly
803 ........... HB1697F-803 ..........Apron Assembly .................................................................................... 1
1697F-15 ............Gauge Ring ........................................................................................... 1
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Assembly Drawing
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WALTER M EIE R (Manufa c turing) Inc.
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086
Phone: 800-274-6848
www.waltermeier.com
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