Shop fox M1010 User Manual

MODEL M1010

BENCHTOP

METAL BENDING SET

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Phone: [phone] • On-Line Technical Support: [e-mail]

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Contents

INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................2

Woodstock Technical Support ............................................................................ 2

About Your New Benchtop Metal Bending Set ......................................................... 2

Specifications ............................................................................................... 2

Controls and Features ..................................................................................... 3

SAFETY ............................................................................................................4

Standard Safety Instructions ............................................................................. 4

Safety Steps for Benchtop Metal Bending Set ......................................................... 6

SET UP ............................................................................................................7

Inventory .................................................................................................... 7

Installation .................................................................................................. 7

OPERATIONS .....................................................................................................8

General ......................................................................................................8

Bend Tool .................................................................................................... 9

Twist Tool ..................................................................................................12

Scroll Tool ..................................................................................................13

MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................. 14

General .....................................................................................................14

Lubrication .................................................................................................14

PARTS ........................................................................................................... 15

Bend Tool ...................................................................................................15

Twist Tool .................................................................................................16

Scroll Tool ..................................................................................................17

Parts List ...................................................................................................18

WARRANTY ..................................................................................................... 20

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M1010 Benchtop Metal Bending Set

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Woodstock Technical Support

We stand behind our machines! In the event that a defect is found, parts are missing or questions arise
about your machine, please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at 1-360-734-3482 or
send e-mail to: [e-mail]. Our knowledgeable staff will help you troubleshoot prob-
lems, send out parts or arrange warranty returns.

If you need the latest edition of this manual, you can download it from http://www.shopfox.biz.
If you still have questions after reading the latest manual, or if you have comments please contact us at:

Woodstock International, Inc.

Attn: Technical Support Department

P.O. Box 2309

Bellingham, WA 98227

About Your New Benchtop Metal Bending Set

Your new SHOP FOX® Benchtop Metal Bending Set has been specially designed to provide many years of
trouble-free service. Close attention to detail, ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality control program
assure safe and reliable operation.

When mounted to a secure work bench, and with a complete set of jigs, your Benchtop Metal Bending
Set can make an incredible array of bent and twisted metal shapes with round, square, or rectangular
metal. These shaped metal pieces can be welded or fastened together to make ornate railings, sup­ports, or framework for metal furnature.

Woodstock International, Inc. is committed to customer satisfaction in providing this manual. It is our
intent to make sure all the information necessary for safety, ease of assembly, practical use and durabil­ity of this product be included.

Specifications

Bend Tool for Mild Steel

Maximum Angle Range .................................................................. 60º to 90º

Maximum Round Stock Diameter .......................................................3/8" x 40"

Riveting Capacity ............................. (1/8" x 1-1/4"), (3/16" x 1-1/4"), (1/4" x 1-1/4")

Twist Tool for Mild Steel

Rectangular Metal Bar .........................................................1-1/4" x 1/4" x 40"

Square Metal Bar .........................................................................3/8" x 40"

Round Metal Bar ..........................................................................3/8" x 40"

Scroll Tool for Mild Steel

Rectangular Metal Bar ................................................................1-1/4" x 1/4"

Square Metal Bar ....................................................................... 3/8" x 3/8"

Round Metal Bar Diameter .....................................................................3/8"

Approximate Tool Weight .................................................................. 233 lbs.

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Controls and Features

This section summarizes the basic functions of each metal bending tool.

Bend Tool

Used to bend metal at precise angles ranging

from 0-60˚ and 0-90˚, depending on which side
of the bending block is used (see Figure 1).

Used to roll metal, make curves of various

degrees, diameters and shapes.

Used to clamp and rivet two pieces of metal

together.

INTRODUCTION

Twist Tool

Used to make decorative types of metal simply

by holding one end of the metal and turning, or
rotating the other end until the desired twist is
achieved (see Figure 2).

Scroll Tool

Used to make ornamental and useful type

scrolls. The scroll tool comes with two dies to
expand the capacity of the scroll effect (see

Figure 3).

Figure 1. Bend tool.

Figure 2. Twist tool.

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Figure 3. Scroll tool.

M1010 Benchtop Metal Bending Set

SAFETY

READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING TOOL.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL

RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

SAFETY

NOTICE

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL
result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD
result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY
result in minor or moderate injury.

This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about proper
operation of the equipment, and/or a situation that may cause damage
to the machinery.

Standard Safety Instructions

1. Thoroughly read the Instruction Manual before operating your tool. Learn the applications, limita-

tions and potential hazards of this tool. Keep the manual in a safe and convenient place for future
reference.

2. Keep work area clean and well lighted. Clutter and inadequate lighting invite potential hazards.

3. Wear eye protection at all times. Use safety glasses with side shields or safety goggles that meet

the appropriate standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

4. Ensure all levers, pins, pivots, dies, and mountings are securely in place and in working condi­tion.

5. Keep work area clean, free of clutter, grease, etc.

6. Keep children and visitors away. Visitors must be kept at a safe distance while bending metal.

7. Childproof your workshop with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.

8. Do not force tool. The tool will do a safer and better job at the rate for which it was designed.

9. Use correct tool. Do not force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

10. Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, neck ties, gloves, jewelry, and secure long hair

away from moving parts.

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11. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

12. Perform tool maintenance and care. Follow lubrication and accessory attachment instructions in

the manual.

13. If at any time you are experiencing difficulties performing the intended operation, stop using the
tool! Then contact our technical support or ask a qualified expert how the operation should be per­formed.

14. Habits—good and bad—are hard to break. Develop good habits in your shop and safety will become
second-nature to you.

SAFETY

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Safety Steps for Benchtop Metal Bending Set

READ and understand this
entire instruction manual
before using these tools.
Serious personal injury may
occur if safety and oper-

SAFETY

1. FALLING HAZARD! Do not operate Benchtop Metal Bending Set unless it is bolted to a sturdy work-

bench.

2. UNCONTROLLED MOVEMENT HAZARD! Be aware that certain metals can snap or shear rather than

bend, causing a lever to unexpectedly move to a maximum distance causing injury. Always have a
stable footing and anticipate unexpected metal breakage.

3. OVERLOAD HAZARD! Never use a cheater pipe or crowbar to increase leverage, or you will break

the tool.

4. AMPUTATION HAZARD! Never position fingers in or near the mechanism or between dies when using

the tool.

ational information is not
understood and followed.
DO NOT risk your safety by
not reading!

USE this and other tools with caution and
respect. Always consider safety first, as it
applies to your individual working conditions.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete—
every shop environment is different. Failure
to follow guidelines could result in serious
personal injury, damage to equipment or
poor work results.

5. EYE HAZARD! Always wear safety glasses when using metal bending tools.

6. GENERAL SAFETY HAZARD! Do not modify any metal bending tool for a task other than what it is

designed for.

7. BREAKAGE HAZARD! Heat can weaken hardend metal. Never apply heat or weld on any metal while

it is installed in the tool, and never apply heat or weld on any metal bending tool, pivot pin, shaft,
lever or die.

8. LACK OF KNOWLEDGE HAZARD! If at any time you are experiencing difficulties performing the

intended operation, stop using the tool! Then contact our technical support or ask a qualified expert
how the operation should be performed.

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