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TK 816 Leaf Brake
RECEIVING THE MACHINE
Inspect before signing Bill of Lading.
Upon receipt closely examine the Leaf Brake for damage during shipment. Any loss or damage should
be noted in detail on the delivery receipt and reported to your distributor immediately. Free replacement
from TK International is dependant upon the notation and the Bill of Lading on delivery slip.
INSTALLING THE MACHINE
Locate the Leaf Brake in a well-lighted area on a solid, level floor. The Leaf Brake must be securely
bolted to the floor. Be sure you have adequate room to swing both handles and Bending Leaf.
PRECAUTIONS
DO NOT use the Leaf Brake to bend rods, nails or wires. This will cause damage to the edge of the top
blade. DO NOT exceed the capacity of the Leaf Brake.
OPERATING & ADJUSTMENT OF THE TK 816
Adjusting for Metal Thickness
Clearance for bends is obtained by moving Top Leaf back at bending edge. If material is to be bent is
within four gauges of capacity, move the Top Leaf back twice the thickness of the material. With lighter
material, move Top Leaf proportionately forward if sharper bends are desired.
1. Unclamp Handles (H) slightly.
3.
Loosen Top Adjustment Plate Bolt (N). Adjust Top Leaf with Top Adjustment Bolts (L). Tighten
Locking Nuts and Top Adjustment Plate Bolt (N). Clamping pressure of the Links (K) is changed
by adjusting the Nuts. (M)
Duplicate Bends
Adjustable Stop Gauge (O) may be positioned at any point on Rod (P) by means of Lock Bolt (Q) to
limit the degree of bend.
Counterbalance
Counterweight (J) can be raised or lowered on Rod to properly counterbalance the Bending Leaf.
Overbending Adjustment
If sheet bends over further on one side than the other/ set the Top Leaf back on the end where sheet is
overbending.
1.
Unclamp Handles (H) slightly on side that is over bending.
2.
Adjust Top Leaf with Top Adjustment Bolts (L).
3.
Reclamp Handle (H).
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