Bittsburgh.” COMPACT BENDER BENCH Model Utry ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS & PROJECT IDEAS 3491 Mission Oaks Bivd. / Camarillo, CA 93011 Copyright © 2000 by Harbor Freight Tools. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools. For technical questions and replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353,THANK YOU for choosing a HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS product. For future reference, please complete the owner's record below: Med Serial No, Purchase Date Save This Manual You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly instructions, operating, and maintenance procedures. parts list and diagram. Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover. Keep the manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference Technical specitications Tool Name: Compact Bender-Bench tom Number: 4004 Dimensions: 10-1/8" W x 9-1/8" Hx 63°L Stand! 3000" Steel, 4-1/2" High Mounting Holes: @) Max. Width of Stock: 11516" Max. Stock Thickness: se Max. Bar Stock Diameter: 58 Dies: 1", 1-4/4, 4-112", 1-448", 2", 2-112", 3° Tool Weight: 37.51BS. A simportant saFety instructions! A READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT! Safety Warnings and Precautions WARNING: When using tool, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment. Read all instructions before using this product! 1. Avoid working alone. If an accident happens, an assistant can bring help. Koop work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries. 3, Observe work area conditions. Keep work area well lighted. 4. Koop children away. Childron muot never be allowed in the werk area. De net let therm handle machines, tools, or extension cords, 5. Store idle equipment. When notin use, tools must be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up tools ana Keep out oF reach of criaren 6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving parts. Protective electrically nonconductive clothes and nonskid footwear are recommended when working, Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair. 7. Usee and ear protection. Always wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles. 8 Donet overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. #44004 Page 29. Use the right tool for the job. Do not attempt to force a small tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. Do not modity this tool and do not use this tool for a purpose for which it was not intended, 10. Stay alert. Watcn what you are doing, use common sense. Do not operate any tool when you are tired 11, Check for damaged parts. Before using any tool, any part that appears damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment land binding of moving parts; any broken parts or mounting fixtures; and any other condition that may affect proper operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified technician, Do not use the tool if any switch does not turn On and Off properly 42. Replacement parts and accessories. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts, Use of any other parts will void the warranty. Only use accessories intended for use with this tool. Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools. 13, Donot operate tool if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate the tool 14, Maintenance. For your safety, maintenance should be performed regularly by a qualified technician. Warning: The wamings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this Instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. it must be understood by the operator that ‘common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator, WARNING: WELDING PRECAUTIONS Iyou perform any welding using the materials that have been bent by this tool, itis important that you romember that there are additional safety precautions that must ba taken. Of course, you should follow all warnings and instructions provided by the manufacturer of the welding equipment used, Be aware of flving sparks. Onlv weld in an area that does not contain any materials which can be ignited by flying sparks. Extinguish any significant flying sparks betore continuing to weld. Protect yourself and others around you from burns which can be caused by flying sparks, Make certain that you have a fie extinguisher accessible, Never weld in an atmoaphere which might contain flammable fumes. Periodically during welding, and after completion of a job, inspect your area for any ignition which may have haan eauisad hy fying spares Never leave your welder unattended while i is plugged in. ‘Always wear electrical insulating clothing, gloves and shoes while using your welder. Wear protective clothing such as heavy gloves, apron and boots. Do not fook directly into the welding are without appropriate protective eye shields. Do not allow others to look directly into the arc without aporopriate eve protection, Wear protective gloves while welding. Welding causes the metal to become very hot. which can cause burns. Do not touch welded areas until you are certain they have completely cooled, Do not place weld materials where others can touch them, or where they can cause a fre. #44094 Page 3