Gardner Bender B2555 Series Electric Sidewinder Bender - Manual (Page 2)

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APPLICATION
1.0 SAFETY SYMBOL DEFINITIONS
THIS SAFETY SYMBOL is used to call your attention to instructions
that concern your personal safety. It means: ATTENTION! BE
AWARE! THIS IS AN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION!
Read, understand, and follow these safety instructions. Failure to
follow these safety instructions may result in injury or death.
DANGER: Immediate hazards which, if not avoided, WILL result
in severe injury or death.
WARNING: Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided,
COULD result in serious personal injury or death.
CAUTION: Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided,
COULD result in minor personal injury or property damage.
2.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
Follow ALL safety information provided by the manufacturer.
Read and understand the instruction sheet before
setting up or operating this machine.
DANGER: NEVER operate the bender in an explosive atmosphere.
WARNING: NEVER operate the bender in wet or damp locations.
WARNING: Do NOT expose the bender to rain.
WARNING: ALWAYS use 120 VAC, 20 AMP ground fault
protected receptacle for power supply that is properly installed and
meets all applicable electrical codes. See grounding instructions on
page 3.
WARNING: ALWAYS inspect power cord before using bender.
WARNING: Replace damaged or worn cords.
WARNING: ALWAYS disconnect bender before servicing.
WARNING: ALWAYS make sure switch is in the off position before
plugging in. This will reduce the risk of unintentional starting.
WARNING: Do NOT modify the plug provided with the bender.
WARNING: ALWAYS use 12-gauge extension cords that have
three prong grounding type plugs and three-hole receptacles that
accept the bender’s plug. Do NOT use an adapter.
WARNING: NEVER use an extension cord longer than 100 feet.
WARNING: ALWAYS replace damaged extension cords.
WARNING: ALWAYS disconnect the bender before servicing or
changing shoes, attachments or supports, and when not in use.
WARNING: ALWAYS inspect the bender before operating.
Replace any damaged, missing or worn parts.
WARNING: NEVER alter this equipment. Doing so will void the
warranty.
WARNING: NEVER remove guards, they are installed for your
protection.
WARNING: ALWAYS check for damaged or worn 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.
No modification to the
B2555 POWER UNIT is
required to accommodate
these shoes or rollers.
No tools are required to
install or remove these
shoes and roller supports.
WARNING: ALWAYS use recommended accessories. Consult
this manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury.
WARNING: ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from pinch points
such as bending shoes, rollers and conduit when bender is in use.
WARNING: Operator must ALWAYS face the front of the bender
with the bending degree scale visible and maintain a minimum of
3 feet distance while the conduit is being bent. All other personnel
must remain out of the area while the bender is in operation.
WARNING: ALWAYS use appropriate shoe groove and roller
support for the type and size conduit to be bent.
WARNING: If bending shoe will not turn, STOP unit and unplug
before checking for any obstructions.
WARNING: Do NOT use bender or attachment to do a job for
which it was not designed.
WARNING: ALWAYS keep conduit under control when unloading.
WARNING: ALWAYS keep the path of the bending conduit clear
of obstructions. Make sure all obstacles are clear of the bending
path BEFORE you bend the conduit.
WARNING: Be sure handle is bolted securely to the bender frame
before moving or lifting the bender.
WARNING: NEVER stand on bender. Serious injury could occur
if the bender is tipped or if the bending shoe is unintentionally
contacted.
WARNING: ALWAYS wear approved safety glasses when the
bender is in operation.
WARNING: ALWAYS wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which
may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
WARNING: ALWAYS keep children away. All visitors should be
kept a safe distance from work area.
WARNING: ALWAYS make bender childproof with lockouts,
master switches or by unplugging unit.
CAUTION: The bender and some accessories exceed 50 lbs.
and will require more than one person to lift, transport and assemble.
CAUTION: Only use the bender for its intended purpose as
specified in this manual.
CAUTION: ALWAYS use this bender in a dry, well lighted area.
CAUTION: ALWAYS maintain bender with care. Keep bender
clean for best and safest performance.
3.0 SPECIFICATIONS – B2555
SERIES ELECTRIC BENDER
1/2" thru 2" RIGID conduit
1/2" thru 2" EMT conduit
1/2" thru 2" IMC conduit
1/2" thru 2" 40 mil PVC coated
RIGID conduit
1/2" thru 2" schedule 40 steel pipe
The B2555 Series Electric Bender is NOT to be used for bending
any conduit or pipe wall thickness above schedule 40 pipe.
Width 29-1/2"
Length 24-3/4"
Height 39"
Weight 256 lbs. Power Unit Only - without shoes