OPERATIONAL MANUAL

Check the hose and control cable connectors match with that of the Bar Straightener. Attach the hydraulic hose from the power pack to the machine properly so that there can be no leaking of hydraulic fluid. Input power required for power pack is 3 phase, 440 volt, 50 Hz. Earthing to be done properly. Electric cable is fitted with solenoid control DC valve and Hand switch or foot switch. This hand switch or foot switch is actuating the solenoid control DC valve. Connect the power cable of the power pack to a suitable wall mounted power outlet and switch on the power pack, do not press on foot switch / hand switch of the Bar Straightener right now. Let the power pack idle (oil flowing from pump to tank) for a couple of minutes and check the Operating pressure. Now place the rod to be Straighten between Die & Punch and straighten the rod by pressing on the Hand Switch or foot switch. This is to ensure that the full diameter of the job is within the center of Die & Punch. Hold the job with a gloved hand and see that nobody is standing on the other side. Press the hand switch or foot switc. After straightening immediately release the switch of hand switch or foot switch for disconnecting the electrical connection wait for the Punch to retract fully before advancing the rod between the Die & Punch for the next Operation. For change or refilling of hydraulic oil open the guard plate of hydraulic power pack by unscrewing 4nos. screws. Use hydraulic oil Servo-68 or equivalent. Switch off the power pack and disconnect the power pack from the wall out-let after you finish. Die and Punch marked by Dia. of the rod. Please use proper set of Die & Punch as per Dia. of the Rod.

MAINTENANCE

Keep all the bolts tight and joints oiled at all times. Whenever the hydraulic fluid is changed, also change the filter and clean the tank before filling up. Never drop the machine which may cause serious damage to it.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

As for any high power cutting machine, the following safety precautions should be strictly maintain during use of this machine: Wear your safety shoes, gloves and safety glasses at all times. Remove oil or grease from your hand, tools and from the floor and area you will be working. Use proper Die & Punch as per, size of Rod to be Straighten. While the machine is not in use, keep the power pack switched off, so that accidental pressing of foot switch cannot cause any injury in case one keeps fingers between the Die & Punch.