Diamond Products CPG80E, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATING
Operating
General Operating Precautions
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Prior to operating the machine, read the
operator’s manual thoroughly and ensure
that you understand the safe and proper
operation of the machine.
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Use approved personal protective
equipment at all times while operating the
machine.
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Ensure that there is firefighting equipment
and a first aid kit nearby while operating the
machine.
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Ensure the grinding area is free of
obstructions, people, and or animals prior
to operating the machine.
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Always operate the machine from the
operator’s position at the rear of the
machine.
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Ensure that the proper grinding head is
used for the application.
Handlebar
The handlebar helps the operator guide and
maneuver the floor grinder. It is important to
have the handlebar set to a comfortable
working height. There are two height settings
for the floor grinder. The lower setting will set
the handlebar at a height of 37” and the upper
setting will place it at 40”.
Handlebar
Adjusting the Handlebar
1. Pull out the two T-handle locking pins from
the handlebar support tubes.
T-Handle Locking Pins
2. Adjust the handlebar up or down to the
desired working height.
3. Align the holes in the handlebar with the
hole in the support tube and reinsert the
two T-handle locking pins into the
handlebar support tube to secure.
Diamond Grinding Head
WARNING
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DO NOT use damaged grinding heads
when grinding to avoid harming yourself,
others, or the floor grinder.
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Always use an appropriate type of
grinding head based on the type of
material being ground.
Using the proper grinding head preserves the
grinding head and improves grinding and
operator efficiency, resulting in lower costs.
Inspecting the Grinding Head
Inspect each grinding head prior to installation
and discard all damaged grinding heads.
Inspect all grinding heads for:
• Cracks, nicks, and dents
• A damaged and/or deformed arbor (center
hole)
• A deformed blade circumference
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Segment loss and/or segment cracks
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Core wear
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Bending
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