
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Identification Data / Warranty.....................................................................................................................................3
Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................4
Important Safety Instructions......................................................................................................................................5
Definition Of Terms / Model Identification ..................................................................................................................6
Installing The Electrical Plug ......................................................................................................................................7
Turning Your New Bender On ....................................................................................................................................8
Introduction Of Tooling Identification ..........................................................................................................................8
Segment Identification Chart..................................................................................................................................... 11
Typical End Finishing Illustrations ............................................................................................................................. 11
Description Of Three-Button Control (BAS Models) .................................................................................................12
Operating The Manual Knee Control (BL / Bullet Models)........................................................................................14
Introduction Of Bending Operations..........................................................................................................................14
Using The Program Cards ........................................................................................................................................15
Pattern Bending.........................................................................................................................................................18
Blank Program Card..................................................................................................................................................20
Three Inch Tube Bending Procedure ........................................................................................................................20
Stainless Tube Bending Procedure...........................................................................................................................21
Using The Standard Segment Expanders.................................................................................................................22
Using The Ball-Joint Segment Expanders ................................................................................................................23
Using The Flare Segment Expanders.......................................................................................................................23
Using The Manifold Flange Segment Expanders .....................................................................................................24
Introduction Of The Swager Assembly......................................................................................................................24
Using The STED Expander Dies...............................................................................................................................25
Making Male Ball Expansions ...................................................................................................................................25
Making Female Ball Expansions ...............................................................................................................................26
Making 45 Degree Flares..........................................................................................................................................26
Making A Manifold Flange Using The HPF-300 Tool ................................................................................................27
Making A Manifold Flange Using The CFT Tool........................................................................................................29
Using the Reducing Tool ...........................................................................................................................................29
Using The Doming Die To Finish Tailpipe Ends ........................................................................................................30
Making Header Collectors Using the HCT-2I4/2I2 Tool ............................................................................................30
Maintenance Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................31
Hydraulic Oil Service.................................................................................................................................................31
Recommended Weekly / Monthly Maintenance........................................................................................................31
Pressure Settings ......................................................................................................................................................32
Chain Adjusting Procedure........................................................................................................................................33
Aligning The Guide Plate ..........................................................................................................................................34
Barrel Bushing Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................35
Aligning The Swager Box Cylinder............................................................................................................................36
Pusher Block Maintenance........................................................................................................................................37
Calibrating The Depth-Of-Bend Plate Manual Models..............................................................................................38
Calibrating The Depth-Of-Bend Switch (BAS Models).............................................................................................. 38
Operating The Machine Manually Using The Solenoid Valve...................................................................................39
Solenoid Valve Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................39
Checking The Micro Switches (Automatic Models)..................................................................................................40
Motor Lead Connections ...........................................................................................................................................41
Checking Motor Rotation...........................................................................................................................................41
Manual Electric Starter..............................................................................................................................................42
Trouble Shooting Procedures ...................................................................................................................................43
Bending Problems .....................................................................................................................................................45
Electrical Wiring Diagrams (Models BAS) ...............................................................................................................46
BB-1 Die Package For Blue Bullet ............................................................................................................................47
BB-2 Die Package For Blue Bullet ............................................................................................................................48
Economy 202 Die Package.......................................................................................................................................49
Deluxe 302 Die Package...........................................................................................................................................50
Parts Breakdowns ................................................................................................................................................ .... 51
Notes ........................................................................................................................................................................ 67
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