6. The bending shoe is separated into two halves. One half of the shoe is used for bending ½", ¾", 1", and
1 ¼" conduit. The other half of the shoe is used for bending 1 ½" and 2" conduit. See markings cast
into the center of the shoe indicating the conduit size for each half.
Use this half
for bending
1-1/2" to 2"
conduit
7. Plug the power cord into an appropriate 120V AC receptacle.
8. Turn the power switch on the back of the bender to the ON position.
9. Using the pendant controller, press FWD to rotate the shoe clockwise. Rotate the shoe until the
½", ¾", 1", and 1 ¼" half of the shoe is facing down and the arrow pointer is at approximately 5°
before the 0° starting point.
10. Facing the front of the bender, load the conduit into the right side of the bender. Place the
conduit on the correct size roller and guide it into the bender until it aligns with the corresponding
groove in the shoe. Continue guiding the conduit into the bender until the bending mark is aligned
with the front edge of the hook.
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Use this half
for bending
½", ¾", 1",
and 1-¼"
conduit