Tool Specific Safety Information
Read and understand all of the instructions and
safety information in this manual before operating or
servicing this tool.
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Do not use this tool in a hazardous environment.
Hazards include flammable liquids, gases, or
other materials. Using this tool in a hazardous
environment can result in a fire or explosion.
Failure to observe this warning will result in severe
injury or death.
• Reduce the risk of unintentional starting. Make sure
switch is in off position before plugging in.
• Keep hands away from bending shoe, rollers, and
conduit when bender is in use to reduce the risk of
injury from pinch points.
• Remove any tools from bender before operating.
Form habit of checking to see that all tools are
removed from bender before turning it on.
• Support conduit when unloading. Conduit can be-
come loose and fall if not properly supported.
• Never leave tool running unattended. Turn power
off. Do not leave tool until it comes to a complete
stop.
• Adjust fork spacing to match fork tubes on bender.
Ensure front wheel brakes are engaged before
inserting forks into fork tubes.
• Disconnect tools before servicing and when chang-
ing accessories such as shoes, rollers, and the like.
Accidental start-up could result in serious injury.
• Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if
the tool is tipped.
• Connect the power cord to a 120 volt, 20 amp
receptacle on a ground fault protected circuit only.
Refer to "Grounding Instructions."
• For continued protection against risk of fire and
electric shock, replace ONLY with same manufac-
turer, type, and rating of fuse. Refer to the "Mainte-
nance" section of this manual.
• Do not immerse the pendant switch in water or any
other liquid.
• Keep guards in place and in working order.
• Use only three-wire, 12 AWG extension cords that
have three-prong grounding-type plugs and three-
hole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.
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854DX Electric Bender
• Do not use extension cords that are longer than 30
m (100').
• Repair or replace damaged extension cords.
Failure to observe this warning could result in severe
injury or death.
• Select the appropriate shoe groove and support
roller for the type and size of conduit before
bending.
• Do not bend conduit over 96 degrees. Overbending
could result in the other shoe hook colliding with
the conduit.
• Conduit moves rapidly as it is bent. The path of
the conduit must be clear of obstructions. Be sure
clearance is adequate before starting the bend.
• Make workshop kid proof with padlocks, master
switches, or by removing starter keys.
• Inspect the bender before use. Replace worn,
damaged, or missing parts with Greenlee replace-
ment parts. A damaged or improperly assem-
bled component could break and strike nearby
personnel.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep tool clean for best
and safest performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
• Check damaged parts. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended func-
tion. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and
any other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced.
• Use recommended accessories. Consult the
instruction manual for recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause risk of
injury to persons.
• Some bender parts and accessories are heavy
and may require more than one person to lift and
assemble.
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