CAMO 0345070 Lever Deck Board Bending and Locking Tool Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- CAMO
Table of Contents
LEVER
Build a better deck by yourself with LEVER®, the one-turn tool that locks-in rows of boards and clips and straightens warped boards.
Get to know your LEVER tool
ASSEMBLING YOUR TOOL
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ALIGN
A) Straighten the handle.
B) Align both holes by rotating the board cam.| INSERT SCREW
Insert flathead screw from the bottom of board cam.| TIGHTEN
Use supplied hex key to securely tighten the screw.
Setup for bending boards
A. SET THE JOIST TYPE–WOOD OR METAL
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Loosen joist knob until the stop block disengages.| Rotate the stop block to
the desired side, align the block with the holes, push back into place, and
tighten the joist knob.
B SET THE JOIST WIDTH
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Adjust the stop block to the proper joist width and tighten the knob.| The
Single Joist setting accommodates joists 1-½ in. wide. The Double Joist
setting accommodates joists 3 in. wide.
How to bend boards
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SECURE BOARD
Get your board in place and fasten one end.| POSITION
Place LEVER on the joist at the opposite end of the board and tighten the
joist cam with the pivot pin.| BEGIN BENDING
Apply pressure by moving the handle towards the deck board.
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CLOSE THE GAP
Keep turning until the board is in desired fastening position.| FASTEN
Fasten the board.| RELEASE & REMOVE
A) Release pressure by moving the handle away from the deck board.
B) Loosen the joist cam and remove LEVER.
Setup for locking boards and Clips
A. SET THE JOIST TYPE–WOOD OR METAL
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Loosen joist knob until the stop block disengages.| Rotate the stop block to
the desired side, align the block with the holes, push back into place, and
tighten the joist knob.
B. SET THE JOIST WIDTH
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Adjust the stop block to the proper joist width and tighten the knob.| The
Single Joist setting accommodates joists 1-½ in. wide. The Double Joist
setting accommodates joists 3 in. wide.
How to lock boards
For the best experience with consistent board spacing, use 24 LEVER tools across the length of the deck.
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PREPARE BOARDS
Lay down multiple rows of boards and CAMO Universal Deck Clips.| POSITION
Place LEVER on the joist and tighten the joist cam with the pivot pin.|
LOCK-IN
Apply pressure by moving the handle towards the deck board. Do not overtighten
as the boards can buckle.
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FASTEN
Leave LEVER in place until all clips are fastened.| RELEASE
Release pressure by moving the handle away from the deck board.| REMOVE
Loosen the joist cam and remove LEVER.