WARNING
Grooving rolls can crush
or cut fingers and hands.
• Keep hands away from
grooving rolls.
• Never reach inside pipe end or across the
tool or pipe during operation.
• Always groove pipe in a clockwise
direction only.
• Never groove pipe shorter than what is
recommended.
• Never wear loose clothing, loose gloves,
or jewelry while operating tool.
8.
Operator should be positioned as shown .
9.
Use the hydraulic pump handle to bring the
slide down until the upper roll contacts the pipe .
10.
Turn the switch on the side of the tool to the
“ON” position . Check the tracking of the pipe
as it rotates to verify that it remains against the
lower roll .
NOTE:
If the pipe does not remain against the
lower roll, stop the tool by turning the switch to
the “OFF” position . Verify that the pipe is level
and positioned properly .
11.
With the switch in the “ON” position, the
pipe will begin to rotate clockwise . As the pipe
rotates, begin grooving by using the hydraulic
pump handle .
NOTICE
• Do not pump the hydraulic pump handle
too fast, but at a rate sufficient to groove
the pipe and maintain a moderate load
on the tool’s motor.
12.
Continue the grooving operation until the
locking nut/depth adjuster nut contact the tool
head . Allow the pipe to rotate an additional one
to two turns to ensure groove completion .
13.
Turn the switch on the side of the tool to the
“OFF” position .
Hydraulic
Pump
Valve
14.
To release the pipe, open the
hydraulic pump valve by turning the knob
counterclockwise (be prepared to support short
pipe lengths when opening the hydraulic pump
valve) . Remove pipe from tool .
NOTICE
• The “C” groove diameter should be
checked periodically and adjusted, as
necessary, to ensure that the dimension
remains within specification.
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