Textron GreenLee 555 Series, 555DX, 555CX, 555C, 555DX-22 Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Single-Shoe Groups for
555®Series Electric Benders
Read and understand all of the instructions and
safety information in this manual before operating
or servicing this tool.
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Single-Shoe Groups for 555® Series Electric Benders
Table of Contents
Description .................................................................... 2
Safety ............................................................................ 2
Purpose of this Manual ................................................. 2
Other Publications ......................................................... 2
Important Safety Information .....................................3–4
Bending Attachment Groups ......................................5–6
Setup ..........................................................................7–8
Operation ....................................................................... 9
Illustrated Bending Glossary ....................................... 10
Bending Instructions ..............................................11–12
Additional Bending Instructions .............................13–15
Additional Bending Tables ...................................... 16–21
Illustrations and Parts Lists—
Bending Shoes and Roller Supports ..................22–24
Description
The Greenlee single-shoe bending accessories are
intended to bend conduit and pipe on Greenlee 555®
Series Electric Benders. The single-shoe groups and
bending capacities are listed below for each Greenlee
electric bender model.
For 555C, 555CX, 555DX, and 555DX-22:
• 28008 Rigid Shoe Group — includes accessories for
bending 1/2" to 2" rigid conduit, 1/2" to 2" schedule
40 pipe, and 1/2" to 1-1/4" IMC conduit
• 12586 PVC-Coated Rigid Shoe Group — includes
accessories for bending 1/2" to 2" 40 MIL PVCcoated rigid conduit
Safety
Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of
Greenlee tools and equipment. This instruction manual
and any markings on the tool provide information for
avoiding hazards and unsafe practices related to the
use of this tool. Observe all of the safety information
provided.
Purpose of this Manual
This manual is intended to familiarize all personnel
with the safe operation and setup procedures for the
Greenlee 555® Series shoe groups.
Keep this manual available to all personnel.
Replacement manuals are available upon request at no
charge at www.greenlee.com.
Other Publications
For additional information on safe operation and maintenance procedures, refer to the electric bender instruction manuals listed below:
• Publication 52055799 for 555CX and 555DX
• Publication 99936372 for 555C
• Publication 52060434 for 555DX-22
• Publication 52067623 for 555CX-22
Do not discard this product or throw away!
For recycling information, go to www.greenlee.com.
For 555CX, 555DX, and 555DX-22 Only:
• 13934 EMT Shoe Group — includes accessories for
bending 1/2" to 2" EMT conduit
• 13856 Squeeze Roller Assembly — accessory for
bending 1-1/2" and 2" IMC conduit; requires 28008
rigid shoe group
For 555C Only:
• 23803 EMT Shoe Group — includes accessories for
bending 1/2" to 2" EMT conduit
• 01323 Roller Support Assembly — accessory for
bending 1/2" to 2" IMC conduit, 1/2" to 2" rigid
conduit, and schedule 40 pipe; requires 28008 rigid
shoe group
All specications are nominal and may change as design
improvements occur. Greenlee Textron Inc. shall not be liable for
damages resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products.
555 is a registered trademark of Textron Innovations Inc.
Loctite is a registered trademark of Henkel Corp.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY
ALERT
SYMBOL
This symbol is used to call your attention to hazards
or unsafe practices which could result in an injury or
property damage. The signal word, dened below,
indicates the severity of the hazard. The message
after the signal word provides information for preventing or avoiding the hazard.
Immediate hazards which, if not avoided, WILL result
in severe injury or death.
Hazards which, if not avoided, COULD result in
severe injury or death.
Always use safety glasses. Everyday
glasses only have impact resistant
lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
When using in dusty environment, use
face or dust mask.
Failure to wear eye protection could
result in serious eye injury from ying
debris.
Pinch points:
• Keep hands away from bending
shoe, rollers, and conduit when
bender is in use.
• Support conduit when unloading.
Conduit can become loose and fall
if not properly supported.
Failure to observe these warnings
could result in severe injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided,
MAY result in injury or property damage.
Read and understand all of the
instructions and safety information
in this manual before operating or
servicing this tool. Refer also to the
bender instruction manuals, which are
listed under “Other Publications.”
Failure to observe this warning will
result in severe injury or death.
Do not use this tool in a hazardous
environment. Hazards include ammable liquids, gases, or other materials. Using this tool in a hazardous
environment can result in a re or
explosion.
Failure to observe this warning will
result in severe injury or death.
• Reduce the risk of unintentional starting. Make sure
switch is in off position before plugging in.
• Never leave tool running unattended. Turn power
off. Do not leave tool until it comes to a complete
stop.
• Disconnect tools before servicing and when changing accessories such as shoes, rollers, and the like.
Accidental start-up could result in serious injury.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in
severe injury or death.
• Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if
the tool is tipped.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in
severe injury or death.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
• Conduit moves rapidly as it is bent. The path of
the conduit must be clear of obstructions. Be sure
clearance is adequate before starting the bend.
• Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry
which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip
footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
• Do not force rollers or alter tool. It will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
• Use right tool. Do not force tool or attachment to do
a job for which it was not designed.
• Use this tool for the manufacturer’s intended
purpose only. Use other than that which is
instructed in this manual can result in injury or
property damage.
Failure to observe these precautions may result in
injury or property damage.
• Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches
invite accidents.
• Keep children away. All visitors should be kept safe
distance from work area.
• Make workshop kid proof with padlocks, master
switches, or by removing starter keys.
Failure to observe these precautions may result in
injury or property damage.
• Inspect the bender before use. Replace worn,
damaged, or missing parts with Greenlee replacement parts. A damaged or improperly assembled component could break and strike nearby
personnel.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep tool clean for best
and safest performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
• Check damaged parts. Before further use of the
tool, 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 parts, binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and
any other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced.
• Use recommended accessories. Consult the
instruction manual for recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause risk of
injury to persons.
• Some bender parts and accessories are heavy
and may require more than one person to lift and
assemble.
Failure to observe these precautions may result in
injury or property damage.
Note: Keep all decals clean and legible, and replace when
necessary.
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Bending Attachment Groups
RIGID
1
2
28008: 1/2" to 2" Rigid
1/2" to 1-1/4" IMC
1/2" to 2" Schedule 40 Pipe
UPC No.
Key 78-3310- Description
1 02548 Bending shoe for 1/2" to 2"
2 02549 Roller support unit for 1/2" to 2"
23818 Storage box
IMC (555CX, 555DX, and 555DX-22 only)
Shoe and tail
support roller
not included
1
13856: 1-1/2" and 2" IMC
UPC No.
Key 78-3310- Description
1 13856 Squeeze roller assembly
Note: 28008 rigid group is required to use the
IMC squeeze roller.
EMT (555CX, 555DX, and 555DX-22 only) PVC-COATED RIGID
1
2
3
13934: 1/2" to 2" EMT
UPC No.
Key 78-3310- Description
1 02543 Bending shoe for 1/2" to 2"
2 02567 Roller support unit for 1/2" to 2"
3 02552 Squeeze roller unit for 1-1/2" and 2"
23818 Storage box
12586: 1/2" to 2" 40 MIL PVC-Coated Rigid
UPC No.
Key 78-3310- Description
1 02553 Bending shoe for 1/2" to 2"
2 02554 Roller support unit for 1/2" to 2"
23818 Storage box
1
2
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Bending Attachment Groups (cont’d)
EMT (555C only)
IMC (555C only)
1
Shoe
not included
2
1
23803: 1/2" to 2" EMT
UPC No.
Key 78-3310- Description
1 02543 Bending shoe for 1/2" to 2"
2 02544 Roller support unit for 1/2" to 2"
23818 Storage box
01323: 1/2" to 2" IMC
UPC No.
Key 78-3310- Description
1 01323 Roller support assembly
Note: 02548 rigid/IMC shoe is required to use the
01323 roller support on the 555C bender.
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Setup
Always use safety glasses. Everyday
glasses only have impact resistant
lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
When using in dusty environment, use
face or dust mask.
Failure to wear eye protection could
result in serious eye injury from ying
debris.
Unplug the bender before changing accessories.
Accidental start-up could result in serious injury.
1. Slide the appropriate bending shoe onto the shaft
of the main sprocket, as shown. Align the four drive
studs on the back of the shoe with the four holes in
the main sprocket.
2. Mount the appropriate support unit onto the leg of
the bender and install the hinge pin, as shown.
Install pin.
Roller Support Unit Installed
3. For 1-1/2" and 2" EMT or IMC, install the appropriate squeeze roller. Reinstall the roller engagement
arm and roller retainer. Rotate the 1/2" to 1-1/4"
rollers to the disengaged position as shown.
1/2" to 1-1/4"
rollers shown
in disengaged
position
Installing a Bending Shoe
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Setup (cont’d)
Note: The IMC single-shoe roller support has a trap
plate that may require adjustment to properly fit around
the leg of the bender. Verify that the trap plate is 3.06"
(77.7 mm) below the leveling screws. If necessary,
loosen the two hex head screws and adjust the distance.
Retighten the screws.
Hex Head Screws
3.06"
(77.7 mm)
Leveling Screw
Trap Plate
IMC Roller Support Unit Shown Installed on 555C
4. Add bending marks to the conduit for the desired
bend. Refer to the “Bending Instructions” section of
this manual or the decals on the bender.
5. Align the bending mark with the front edge of the
hook on the bending shoe.
6. Refer to the instruction manual for the electric bender for additional safety and operating
instructions.
Install pin.
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