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Question posted by palletfull36 on January 18th, 2014

Angle Bending Not Precise . Please Help Asap

Angle bending not precise . PLEASE HELP ASAP I recently bought a new vb16y hitachi rebar bender and cutter. it doesn't bend at the angle it says it is going to bend. is there some type of reset somewhere

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Instruction Manual - Page 3

... can often be avoided to observe basic safety rules or precautions. Never use this power tool in the Instruction Manual before it occurs, and by the failure to prevent bodily injury ...the planned use will be safe for you first confirm that result from power tool operation and maintenance are identified by HITACHI, unless you and others. Basic safety precautions are outlined in the "SAFETY...
Instruction Manual - Page 4

... additional safety and wear a dust mask if the cutting/bending operation produces dust. 10. Always keep the work area well lighted. 5. Always keep proper footing and balance when working order. 2. ALWAYS USE THE RIGHT TOOLS. NEVER OVERREACH. Always follow instructions for lubricating the tool and for the best and safest performance. NEVER PERMIT...
Instruction Manual - Page 5

... injuries, use only authorized replacement parts. 22. Always check the guard and all moving direction of the cutter in conjunction with the cutter. 17. NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING WHILE UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Do not leave tool until it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to this equipment has a polarized plug (one...
Instruction Manual - Page 6

... be secure and tight. 9. Handle tool correctly. Never allow the tool to accidental starting. Such tools should be deformed, cracked, or damaged. 6 Cutters, cutting implements and accessories which is cracked. Check for applications other body parts near the tool's moving parts. Don't leave tool until repaired. 8. Hold tools by a Hitachi authorized service center. 12. Do...
Instruction Manual - Page 7

... plastic parts with a soft cloth lightly dampened with such solvents. Repairs should be conducted only by a Hitachi authorized service center. 7 hertz A amperes no load speed W watt ........... no .......... Class II Construction ---/min ... Solvents such as this tool V volts Hz .......... Do not wipe plastic parts with solvent. revolutions per minute REPLACEMENT PARTS When...
Instruction Manual - Page 8

... your extension cord is possible. 8 Inspect all electrical cords regularly. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to use this tool with a damaged or frayed electrical cord or extension cord. If in any environment where electric shock is in Feet (Meter) 0 - 25 (0 - 7.6) 26 - 50 (7.9 - 15.2) 51...
Instruction Manual - Page 10

... screws Tail cover Bending roller Center roller Center plate Turn table Cam cover Handle Guide Lever Switch trigger Grip rubber Fig. 1 Cam cover Cutter guard Upper cutter Hexagon socket bolt Grip rubber Fig. 2 Lower cutter 10 English FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION NOTE: The information contained in the safe operation and maintenance of the power tool. Some illustrations...
Instruction Manual - Page 11

...-Phase, Series Commutator Motor Single-Phase, 120 V AC 60 Hz 8 A (1) Material: Concrete reinforcing bars only (for ASTM) GRADE 40, GRADE 60 (2) Bar Designation Size #3, #4, #5 (3/8", 1/2", 5/8") Cutting Bending #3 (3/8") ..... 2 pieces #4 (1/2") ..... 1 piece #5 (5/8") ..... 1 piece #3 (3/8") .... 3 pieces #4 (1/2") .... 2 pieces #5 (5/8") .... 1 piece 0 - 16/min. 39.7 lbs (18.0 kg) 11
Instruction Manual - Page 12

... the ON position, the power tool will the tool get damaged but an accident can result in sharp condition. Use of a worn out and deformed cutter with the bolt in a sharp... conditions conforming to prescribed precautions. 6. English ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION APPLICATIONS ⅜ Cutting of rebarBending of the environment Confirm that the work area is far away from the power source, ...
Instruction Manual - Page 13

... dial. 2 Pull the trigger. (Selecting the rebar size) Select the rebar size and the bending angle. 13 If the switch is turned off . Begin operation only after it has been switched off and then immediately turned on again, the motor may not start. Do not this electric power tools in wet wether conditions. Wait for...
Instruction Manual - Page 14

... gets broken down with a large angle while placing your hand caught in the pieces of the cutter can support a rebar. Furthermore, secure enough length of a rebar to be hooked to the reaction stopper B. Also replace the worn grip rubber with a new grip rubber. If you do so, you bend the rebar with its parts flying around, etc...
Instruction Manual - Page 15

...not cut NON-GRADE rebar. ⅜ Replace the worn grip rubber with new one when Fig. 6 replacing the cutter. ⅜ Note...cutter, reaction stopper, or bending roller. ⅜ Bringing your hand close to these components can free the rebar by bringing the upper cutter...tool. When this type are likely to scatter into pieces and cause injuries. ⅜ The rebar you are cutting may vary within...
Instruction Manual - Page 16

... When the hexagon socket bolt that fixes the upper cutter comes out of the rebar can be a fear of the broken cutter fragments flying around. Service life of cutter (Fig. 9) Repeated cutting of the cam cover, ...also there will be easily made if the lower cutter is wrenched with a new cutter after cutting no more than 5,000 pieces of the lower cutter can result in Fig. 8 and pull the ...
Instruction Manual - Page 17

... 17 Setting bending angles by setting dial The bar can remove the cutter. (Pushing the cutter guard up . (2) Align the hole of a new cutter and the position of #3(3/8"), #4(1/2"), and #5(5/ 8") diameters, a difference takes place in the bending angle even in Fig. 13. HOW TO USE (BENDING) 1. Dial indication 45° 90° 135° 180° Condition of rebar 45°...
Instruction Manual - Page 18

... trigger is released.)(Fig. 15) Bending length 8" (200 mm) Center plate or more Bending roller Cover Fig. 14 WARNING: ...setting position, the bending angle can jam on the center plate and set it . Materials of the rebar. Ordinary bending (1) Set the ...angle marks merely as PC(Precast concrete) steel. Never bend any rebar exceeding the maximum capacities of the rebar is kept open, the cutter...
Instruction Manual - Page 19

...tool. If the bending length is damaged. Fig. 18 Slot for operation with the turntable surface. How to install deflection guard The deflection guard is provided to protect the persons around the rebar cutter/bender in case rebar... rebar cutter/bender in the mechanical parts. ⅜ Install the deflection guard for operation with new one time, some may come off the bending ...
Instruction Manual - Page 20

... sure to install the deflection guard when bending a rebar whose bending length is 20" (inside dimension of the deflection guard). CAUTION: G Set a rebar on the rebar cutter/bender so that the bending length is equal to remove the deflection guard. 5. If the bar is more and return the bending roller to your desired angle by pulling the arms as shown...
Instruction Manual - Page 21

If this occurs, you can return the bending roller to the home position by eye measurement", the rebar can sometimes get caught in place A hole is fixed to a work bench...Fig. 22) 8. This hole comes in "bending by pulling the switch again after setting the setting dial to fix Nut unit Fig. 23 21 Removing rebar during bending operation When bending out at the center of the unit to remove...
Instruction Manual - Page 22

...of the screws be performed by a HITACHI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER, ONLY. 22 Maintenance of the power tool. Exercise due care to ensure the ...cutter Continued use . WARNING: Using this Reber cutter/bender with a new one as soon as excessive abrasion is extremely dangerous. 3. Replace the cutter with loosened screws is noted. 2. Service and repairs All quality power tools...
Instruction Manual - Page 23

... change without any obligation on the part of the HITACHI. 23 STANDARD ACCESSORIES (1) Allen wrench (For M5 hexagon socket bolt 1 (attached to unit) (2) One set of cutters 1 (attached to unit) (3) Deflection guard 1 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES.......sold separately WARNING: Do not bend the rebar with #5 (5/8" in this power tool are mentioned in diameter) using the center roller...

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