Leveling; Loosening Work Stop - Grizzly T10718 Owner's Manual

Leveling

Leveling the brake helps the leafs and other cast-
iron components remain straight and flat during
the lifespan of the machine. Components on an
unleveled machine may slowly twist due to the
dynamic loads placed on the machine during
operation, which will negatively affect the ability of
the brake to produce accurate bends.
If needed, use metal shims between the base and
the floor when leveling the machine.
For best results, use a precision level that is at
least 12" long and sensitive enough to show a
distance movement when a 0.003" shim (approxi-
mately the thickness of one sheet of standard
newspaper) is placed under one end of the level.
See Figure 5 for an example of a high precision
level available from Grizzly.
Figure 5. Model H2683 Master Machinist's
Level.
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Loosening Work
Stop
The clamping cap screw on the work stop collar
(see Figure 6) was tightened at the factory to
keep the bending leaf from moving. Before begin-
ning operation, use an 8mm hex wrench to loosen
the clamping cap screw so that the bending leaf
can rotate through its full arc.
Clamping
Cap Screw
Work Stop
Collar
Figure 6. Work stop collar and clamping cap
screw.
Model T10718 (Mfg. Since 1/13)