The square-drive adapter has been factory
modified and installed for operation of the power
mule on the handle side . If the square-drive
adapter is ever removed, it shall be re-installed,
as shown above .
TOOL OPERATION
1 . Secure the pipe in a pipe vise that is
mounted to a workbench or a stand . The
workbench or stand shall be fastened
securely to the floor . Pipe shall be
positioned and secured in a vise to permit
unobstructed tool rotation .
Pipe Centerline
Stand or Bench secured to the floor
Pipe Vise secured to the stand or bench
Cut Grooving Tool
90°
Power Mule
Centerline
Safety Foot
Switch
Power Mule
IMPORTANT
Power Mule must be
perpendicular to pipe and cut
grooving tool’s square drive shaft
FIGURE 1 – TOP VIEW OF POWER MULE POSITIONING
2 . Position the power mule to be 90° to the
cut grooving tool’s square drive . Refer
to Figure 1 above . The power mule can
be rolled around on its two wheels and
steered by use of the handle located on
the power head .
3 . Rotate the square-drive adapter to align the
square hole with the square drive shaft of
the cut grooving tool .
3a . Slide the power head onto the square drive
shaft of the cut grooving tool .
3b . Tighten the two set screws on the square-
drive adapter .
4 . Check the floor around the power mule’s
wheels to ensure that the area is clear
of any cords or other objects that may
interfere with the wheels .
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