Specifications

MAGNABEND
NO. MBB 4181 & 4182
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
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7. Fasten legs securely to floor with appropriate screws, or use optional foot plate assembly.
8. For Model MBB4181, connect power cord to 115 volt grounded outlet. For Model MBB4182, bring
230V, 1 phase, 60 HZ line to quick disconnect box mounted on rear of brake column.
9. When required to move the assembled bending brake (275 lb. weight), proper lifting shall be with an
overhead or portable crane, and using a lifting sling placed securely about the magnet bending table
and stand.
Do not attempt to slide the bending brake across the floor, because tipping may result in accidental
damage to the brake, or cause personal injury.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STRAIGHT BENDING:
1. Be sure main power is turned on, and the ball detents on the underside of the full length keeper are
properly located in the angled grooves in the magnetic base.
2. Insert the workpiece under the keeper. Tilt the keeper forward and align your bend with its front
edge.
3. Depress and hold the safety button to apply a light clamping force.
4. Begin bending by lifting the handle. Full clamping will occur and the safety button can now be
released. Continue bending until the desired angle is reached. The angle gauge on the handle
indicates the angle between the bending beam and the magnetic base. The adjustable collar
provides a stop for repeat operations.
5. Lower the handle to switch off the magnet and remove the workpiece.
LIP OR HEM:
1. Proceed as with Straight Bending, but continue bend as far as bending beam will go (approximately
120°).
2. Reposition the keeper and workpiece as shownin Figure 1.
Press the safety button and swing the beam over to partially
flatten the lip.
FIGURE 1
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