P R O 1 9 a n d P R O 1 4 B r a k e s
Basic Hemming and Folding
1
Insert the material you wish to hem into
your Port-O-Bender.
4
Remove the material from the
Port-O-Bender.
3
Bend as far as you can go.
5
Position the bent edge of the material
in the Hemming Pocket on top of the
Anvil.
6
Lift the Bending Handles and com-
press the bend for a completed hem.
PRO 14 HD Bending Capacities
• Up to .040 soft aluminum
• Up to 26 ga.* galvanized steel
• Up to 20 oz. copper sheet & coil
PRO 14/19 Bending Capacities
• Up to .030 soft aluminum
• Up to 28 ga. galvanized steel
• Up to 16 oz. copper sheet & coil
MAX-I-MUM II commercial model Port-O-Benders
are available to bend up to 20 ga. galvanized steel
.
*
Capacities
Care and Maintenance of your Port-O-Bender
®
Your Tapco Port-O-Bender
®
is virtually maintenance free and will provide you with
years of reliable and trouble-free performance, however, there are a few basic
necessities required to keep your Port-O-Bender
®
like new.
1.
Clean the clamping surfaces each day before using. Use only clean shop towels
that are free of dirt, oil and metal chips.
2.
Do not use your bender around your saw table as the cuttings may get in
between clamping surfaces and cause excessive wear or material scratching.
Brush away any cuttings or filings that accumulate.
3.
Transport your Port-O-Bender
®
in the unlocked position. You may transport it in
the locked position if you clamp a piece of cardboard or vinyl siding between the
clamping surfaces.
4.
If your material is getting scratched, examine the Stainless Bending Edge, Base
Hinge and Moving Hinge for roughness or burrs. Remove burrs with emery cloth
or replace excessively worn parts. Optional Pro Cut-Off will help eliminate exces-
sive wear to costly bending edge.
5.
Use a lightweight spray oil along the moving pivot hinge after every
40 hours of use.
Hemming
Moving
Hinge
2
Close and lock Bender on the
material.
HEMMING POCKET
Material
Using Your PRO Brake
4
