4.Slowly lower the operating lever until the bend in the workpiece reaches the desired angle (see Figure 7 for an example).
Note: Make sure the finger points are directly over the finger receiver groove as you lower the lever.
Figure 7. Example of a 90° bend.
5.lift the operating lever to raise the fingers, remove the bent workpiece, then lower the fingers back into the finger receiver.
If a pan or box is desired, refer to the next subsection to position the fingers for this operation.
Removing/Spacing
Fingers
The fingers can be spaced for pan and box opera- tions. This involves removing one or more fingers so that the others can be properly spaced.
Tool Needed | Qty |
Hex Wrench 6mm | 1 |
To remove and space fingers: |
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1.lift the operating lever to raise the fingers.
Model T10726 (Mfg. Since 12/12)
2.From the rear of the brake, carefully push the fingers forward, as shown in Figure 8, then slowly lower the lever behind the brake. The fingers should clear the front of the frame as they are lowered.
Finger Cap
Screw
Fingers Forward
of Frame
Figure 8. Fingers positioned forward of frame.
3.remove the cap screw(s) that secure the finger, then pull the fingers from the clamps.
Note: It may be necessary to loosen the first cap screw on the finger(s) adjacent to the one you are removing to release the clamping pressure.
4.position the fingers in an arrangement for the length or width of the desired bend (see Figure 9 for an example).
Note: As you move or replace fingers, make sure they are aligned with each other (see Finger Alignment on Page 16 for detailed instructions).