Tool Tutorial

The following was copied from the manual and is incomplete

Operation

Always check to make sure die wedges are tight. re-check wedges regularly
when operating. A light coating anti-seize or grease on wedges is recommend-
ed. Regular inspection and tightening of all connections and fastening on this
and any power hammer are mandatory. Open shut-off valve slowly. Always
stand clear when the ram comes up! Lubricate guides before each session.
This is a single blow hammer with fantastic control. As with any manually
operated machine, operator skill plays a large part in the satisfactory per-
formance of the machine. In most cases, the operator needs to anticipate
the blow and let off the treadle just before the hammer strikes so that the
hammer can bounce off the work. If a more holding blow is used, a lot of heat
is sucked from the work and another heat may be required. When striking re-
peated blows, it is not necessary (or even desirable) to let the hammer return
all the way to the top of its stroke. Come down on the treadle soon enough so
the hammer only raises about six or eight inches off the work. We offer many
standard dies for your hammer and would be happy to quote on any special
dies for your requirements.

Removing Dies

Open shut-off valve slowly. Place a block of wood (2 x 4) about 12 inches long
between ram and anvil cap. Close shut-off valve to lower ram. Bleed valve
should remain open until ready to run the hammer! Make sure ram resting
securely on block! Shut-off valve with operators secure key padlock! Drive
wedge loose from the operator side. When removing top die it must be held
up by hand or prop as the wedge is withdrawn. Remove wedge and die should
be free to come out.

Installing Dies

With hammer blocked as described above, put die in place with center pin
(locating pin) and insert proper wedge. Tighten wedge just snug (from side
opposite operator). Close bleed valve and open shutoff valve slowly. When
ram raises remove block, close shut-off valve and open bleed valve to lower
ram. Sock wedges tight with two-pound hammer. Re-check wedges after one
or two strikes of the ram. Re-check position of the dies often after changing
dies.