Greenlee 555C Mode D'emploi page 12

Operation (cont'd)
BENDING CONDUIT
1. Plug the cord into an appropriate receptacle. See
"Grounding Instructions."
2. Press BEND or UNLOAD until the shoe is 5° to 10°
before the 0° starting point.
3. Load the conduit so that the bending mark is
aligned with the front edge of the shoe hook, as
illustrated.
Loading the Conduit
4. See the instruction decal for the appropriate bend
angle.
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555C Electric Bender Classic
5. Bend the conduit:
If bending 1-1/2" to 2" EMT or IMC:
a. Place one foot on the loading pedal, as shown.
Engaging the Loading Pedal
(for 1-1/2" to 2" EMT or IMC only)
b. Press and hold BEND. The bender will pull up
the roller support. When the roller support con-
tacts the stop, remove your foot from the loading
pedal.
c. Release the switch as you approach the desired
angle of bend.
d. Press BEND momentarily until the bend is
complete.
If bending any other size or type of conduit:
a. Press and hold BEND.
b. Release the switch as you approach the desired
angle of bend.
c. Press BEND momentarily until the bend is
complete.
6. Press UNLOAD. The shoe will rotate backward.
Note: If bending EMT or IMC, the roller support unit
will drop to its original position.
7. Twist the conduit to release it from the hook.
Remove the conduit.
8. Press and hold UNLOAD until the shoe has rotated
back to 0°.
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