Greenlee 1818 Manuel D'instructions page 6

Instructions for Bending (cont'd)
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1818 Mechanical Bender
8. Rotate the ratchet handle to the UP position. This
will automatically move the bend control handle
to the RELEASE position. Then rotate the ratchet
handle down to the bending position, and apply
bend pressure until the lock pawl releases. A click
will be made, then rotate the ratchet handle to the
UP position. The shoe and segment may be rotated
to remove the bent conduit.
Bend control handle in release position.
Do not leave the ratchet handle in the
UP position when the bender is not in
use. A handle left in the UP position
could fall unexpectedly.
Instructions for Bending:
1-1/4"– 2" EMT
1. Rotate the ratchet segment counterclockwise to
LOAD position. The friction button will pop out
and retain the segment from rotating in the bend
direction.
For handle, use 5' length of 1-1/4" rigid conduit;
retain with set screw.
Note: The ratchet handle must be rotated to the UP
position to release the lock and drive pawls from the
segment. The segment may require a small amount of
clockwise rotation to release the lock pawl.
2. Select the correct bending shoe (size and type of
conduit is marked on the shoe).
3. Place the bending shoe on the pivot shaft and align
the drive pin on the segment with the hole in the
shoe. Snap spring clip on pivot shaft.
4. Place steel roller in line with the forward hole and
outboard support. Insert the roller pin to retain the
roller.
5. Position the follow bar as shown.
6. Place the conduit in the bender as shown, and align
bending mark with the front edge of the hook.
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