Lift the heater guard, on the back of the machine, using the black handle
You can then load the material – the strip bender will accommodate material up to 10mm
Set up the edge of the material against the guide bar
Pull the heater guard down to hold the material in place
Lift up the heater guard periodically to check if the material is ready to bend – you will notice a visible difference in the appendence of the material as it becomes malleable
Remove the material to a heatproof mat
With a forming jig – bend the material to the correct angle, using clamps if needed
Take care of the heated material
Repeat the process for more bends as needed
NOTE: Double bends are possible by moving the wire (when the machine is off and cool) with the wider apart the wires, the wider the distance between the double bends – please ask as technician to assist with this
Turn off the machine when not needed and make sure the heater guard is down
Turn off the extraction
Allow machine to cool fully
Leave the area clean and tidy after use including putting any materials, tools and waste in the right place