HARBOR FREIGHT 62518 36 Inch Metal Brake with Stand Owner’s Manual

**36” METAL BRAKE WITH STAND

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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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Specifications

Bending Capacity (Gauge x Width)| Up to 12 Gauge Sheet Metal at 18″
Up to 16 Gauge Sheet Metal at 36″
Up to 16 Gauge Mild Steel at 18″
Up to 20 Gauge Mild Steel at 36″
Up to 22 Gauge Stainless Steel
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Bend Angles| 0 to 120
Max. Box Depth| 3″
Max. Beam Lift| 7/8″

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Do not exceed the maximum bending capacities of 18″ wide workpiece (for 12 gauge steel) or 36″ wide workpiece (for 16 gauge steel.)
2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and heavy-duty work gloves during assembly.
3. Keep fingers clear of Press Plate (17) during use.
4. Assemble only according to these instructions. Improper assembly can create hazards.
5. Place only on a flat, stable surface able to support the weight of the Metal Brake, the item being bent, and the bending force.
6. Verify that the installation surface has no hidden utility lines before drilling the holes.
7. Keep assembly and work area clean and well-lit.
8. Keep bystanders out of the area during assembly and use.
9. Do not assemble when tired or when under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
10. This product is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with or near this item.
11. Use as intended only.
12. Inspect before every use; do not use if parts are loose or damaged.
13. Maintain product labels and nameplates. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

Assembly Instructions

WARNING! The weight of the Brake and Stand requires that two people assist in the assembly.

1. Place the Metal Brake (backside) on the floor with the mounting feet facing forward.

2. Place the Left Brake Stand (20) mounting pad against the left mounting foot of the Brake.

3. Assemble with Bolt (12), Washer (11), and Nut (10) as shown in Figure A. Securely tighten.

4. Mount the Right Brake Stand (19) as described in Step 2.

5. Using two people, carefully lift the Brake and Stand it upright.

6. Place the Brake and Stand in the location where it will be mounted to the floor, then mark through the 1/2 inch holes in the Left and Right Brake Stands (20 and 19).
   CAUTION! Before drilling the mounting holes, verify that you will not be drilling through any utility lines or water pipes.

7. Drill four mounting holes into the floor and secure the Brake with four bolts*, lock washers, and nuts (not supplied).

*Use expansion anchor bolts for concrete floors. For wooden floors, use lag bolts.

Operation

NOTICE: TO PREVENT DAMAGE: Do not bend the workpiece which is thicker than 12 gauge sheet metal. If the workpiece thickness is unknown, try bending a small piece of scrap workpiece. If it does not easily bend, either the workpiece is too thick, or the Bending Brake needs adjustment.

1. Pull the upper Eccentric Handles (2) all the way down before opening the Press Plate (17).

2. Scribe a line with a pencil at the point where the workpiece is bent.

3. Slide sheet metal to be bent in between the Body (18) and under the Press Plate (17). Align the scribed bending line with the inner lip of the Body. See Figure B.

4. Lift both Upper Eccentric Handles into the locked position. See Figure B. This will cause the Press Plate to clamp down on the workpiece. If the Handle does not come down all the way and lock, the workpiece is greater than 12 gauge or the Brake needs to be adjusted to allow for a thicker workpiece. If so, refer to the Adjustments section below.
   
   CAUTION! Keep spectators clear of the work area during use.

5. Using both hands, lift up on the Body using its Lower Handles until the desired angle is reached on the workpiece. Once bend is complete, return Lower Handles to their own position.

6. Lift the upper Eccentric Handles all the way up and remove the sheet metal.
   CAUTION! During bending, keep both hands on the Lower Handles.

Figure A

Adjustments

Adjust the position of the Press Plate to accommodate a thicker or thinner piece of sheet metal, or to align it to the Body.
Adjusting for Thickness of Sheet Metal

1. Lift both Upper Eccentric Handles all the way up.

2. Loosen Nuts (7 and 5) to enable Bolt (6) to move up or down. See Figure C.

3. Using an open-end wrench, turn Bolt clockwise to lower the Press Plate, or counterclockwise to raise it up (to accommodate larger workpiece). Count the number of turns.

4. Adjust the Bolts with an equal number of turns.
   The Press Plate (17) must be flush with the Body (18) when closed. If one side is not flush, readjust the side.

5. On the opposite side of the Brake, repeat steps 1 through 4.
   Adjust Bolt (6) with the same number of turns.
   The Press Plate (17) must be flush with the Body (18) when closed. If one side is not flush, readjust that side.

Align the Press Plate In or Out

1. Lift both Upper Eccentric Handles all the way up.

2. Loosen bolts (16) on each side of the Brake.

3. Nudge each side of the Press Plate in or out.
   Note: This adjustment will determine the roundness of the bend. The farther back the Press Plate, the rounder the bend. A typical setting should be between 1/16 to 1/8 inch behind the inner edge of the Body. The thickness of the sheet metal may also require an adjustment here.

4. Check that the Press Plate is parallel to the inner edge of the Body.

5. Retighten both Bolts.

Maintenance

1. Periodically lubricate all moving parts and surfaces with light oil.
2. Cover the Metal Brake when not in use.

Parts List and Diagram

Record Serial Number Here:
Note: If the product has no serial number, record the month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. Specify UPC 792363625180 when ordering parts.

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Limited 90 Day Warranty

Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear, and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.

To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect or that
the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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