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Safety

Environment

Avoid use in dangerous environments.  
Do not use in rain, damp or wet locations, or in the presence of 

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Protect others in the work area and be aware of surroundings.  

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operator and/or coming into contact with the machine. Operator 

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Guard against electric shock.  

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GENERAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Before use, anyone operating or performing maintenance on this equipment must read and understand this manual, as well as any labels pack-
aged with or attached to the machine and its components. Read the manual carefully to learn equipment applications and limitations, as well 
as potential hazards associated with this type of equipment. Keep manual near machine at all times. If your manual is lost or damaged, contact 
National Flooring Equipment (NFE) for a replacement. 

Personal 

Dress properly and use safety gear.  
Do not wear loose clothing; it may be caught in moving parts. 
Anyone in the work area must wear safety goggles or glasses, 
hearing protection during extended use, and a dust mask for dusty 
operations. Hard hats, face shields, safety shoes, etc. should be 

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Maintain control; stay alert.  

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Observe surroundings at all times and use common sense. Do not 

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or any medication that may cause decreased control.
Keep hands away from all moving parts and tooling.  
Wear gloves when changing tooling. Remove tooling when ma-

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Do not force equipment. 

 

Equipment will perform best at the rate for which it was designed. 
Excessive force only causes operator fatigue, increased wear, and 
reduced control.

Equipment

Use proper parts and accessories.  
Only use NFE-approved or recommended parts and accessories. 
Using any that are not recommended may be hazardous. 
Ensure accessories are properly installed and maintained.
Do not permanently remove a guard or other safety device when 
installing an accessory or attachment. 
Inspect for damaged parts.  
Check for misalignment, binding of moving parts, loose fasteners, 
improper mounting, broken parts, and any other conditions that 
may affect operation. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, turn 
the machine off immediately. Do not use damaged equipment until 
repaired. Do not use if power switch does not turn machine on and 
off. For all repairs, insist on only identical NFE replacement parts.
Maintain equipment and labels.  
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Keep cut-
ting edges sharp and clean. Follow instructions for lubricating and 
changing accessories. Motor and switches should be completely 
enclosed at all times with no exposed wiring. Inspect cord regu-
larly. Labels carry important information; if unreadable or missing, 
contact NFE for a free replacement. 
Avoid accidental starting; store idle equipment.  
When not in use, ensure that the machine is unplugged; do not 
turn on before plugging in. Store in a dry, secured place. Remove 
tooling when storing, and keep away from children.

Maintenance & Repairs

Begin maintenance work only when the machine is shut 
down, unplugged, and cooled down. 
Use proper cleaning agents. 
 

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sive cleaning products.
Schedule regular maintenance check-ups. 
Ensure machine is properly cleaned and serviced. Remove all 

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during maintenance and repair work. Loose or damaged parts 
should be replaced immediately; use only NFE parts. 

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make changes to machine without authorization from NFE.

CAUTION! ENSURE PROPER USE OF EXTENSION CORDS. IF AMP DRAW IS HIGHER THAN SHOWN ON 
TABLE OR CORD IS LONGER THAN 50 FT, SEE AN ELECTRICIAN. 
ASSUMPTIONS: 3% ALLOWABLE VOLTAGE DROP, COPPER CONDUCTORS RATED FOR 75

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SAFETY FACTOR, CORD VOLTAGE RATING OF 600VAC, PROPER CORD TYPES (STO, STOW, SOOW). 

Amp Draw

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Summary of Contents for HELIX

Page 1: ...Read Manual Before Operating Machine 403223 Rev D HELIX GRINDER OPERATING MANUAL...

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Page 6: ...in hot after stopping the machine Use correct tooling and accessories Provide barriers or shields as needed to protect others from debris Use for correct applications Do not force equipment to do heav...

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