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TOOL SETUP

 WARNING

•  DO NOT plug the power head into 

the electrical source until instructed 
 otherwise.

Failure to follow this instruction could 
result in serious personal injury.

1 .  Remove all components from the 

packaging, and ensure all necessary items 
are included . Refer to the “Receiving the 
Tool” section on page 6 .

2 .  Select a location for the grooving operation 

by taking into consideration the following 
factors:

2a .  The required power supply (Refer to the 

“Power Requirements” section on page 
7 and the power drive manufacturer’s 
instructions)

2b .  Adequate space to handle pipe lengths
2c .  A firm and level surface for the power mule

3 .  Remove the pallet tie-downs before 

attempting to set up and operate the power 
mule .

 WARNING

•  Never attempt to operate a power mule 

if it is bolted to a pallet or the floor.

•  Failure to follow this instruction could 

result in serious personal injury and 
damage to the power mule, cut grooving 
tool, or pipe.

4 .  Insert the power head assembly into the 

frame . Align the holes in the power head 
assembly with the holes in the frame, as 
shown above .

 WARNING

•  NEVER attempt to operate the power 

mule without having the detent pin 
installed in the power head assembly/
frame.

•  NEVER operate the power head as a 

hand-held tool.

Failure to follow these instructions could 
result in serious personal injury.

5 .  Insert the detent pin into the holes in 

the power head assembly/frame . 

THIS 

DETENT PIN SHALL ALWAYS BE 
INSTALLED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO 
OPERATE THE POWER MULE.

TM-PMII_10

REV_C

TM-PMII 

/ Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual

Содержание Power Mule II

Страница 1: ...is manual and all warning labels on the tool Wear safety glasses hardhat foot protection and hearing protection while working around this tool Save this operating and maintenance manual in a place accessible to all operators of the tool If you need additional copies of any literature or if you have questions concerning the safe and proper operation of this tool contact Victaulic P O Box 31 Easton ...

Страница 2: ...use of the word DANGER identifies an immediate hazard with a likelihood of death or serious personal injury if instructions including recommended precautions are not followed WARNING The use of the word WARNING identifies the presence of hazards or unsafe practices that could result in death or serious personal injury if instructions including recommended precautions are not followed CAUTION The u...

Страница 3: ...t victaulic com DANGER 1 Avoid using the tool in potentially dangerous environments Do not expose the tool to rain and do not use the tool in damp or wet locations Do not use the tool on sloped or uneven surfaces Keep the work area well lit Allow sufficient space to operate the tool properly WARNING 1 Prevent back injury Always use proper lifting techniques when handling tool components 2 Wear pro...

Страница 4: ...low the instructions for matching and lubricating tool components if applicable 10 Use only Victaulic replacement parts and accessories Use of any other parts may result in a voided warranty improper operation and hazardous situations Refer to the Parts Ordering Information section 11 Do not remove any labels from the tool Replace any damaged or worn labels 12 OPERATE THE TOOL ON THE HANDLE SIDE O...

Страница 5: ... instructions refer to the operating and maintenance manual for the applicable tool The Power Mule II operates at 13 amps with a no load operating speed of 32 rpm Under load the power mule runs at slower speeds This is a desirable feature since heavier loads and slower speeds reduce tool bit chatter RECEIVING THE TOOL Power mules are shipped on a pallet with the power head removed from the frame U...

Страница 6: ...ements section on this page for cord sizes In addition refer to the power head manufacturer s instructions prior to use EXTENSION CORD REQUIREMENTS When pre wired outlets are not available and an extension cord shall be used it is important to use the proper cord size i e Conductor Size American Wire Gauge Cord size selection is based upon tool rating amps and cord length feet Use of a cord size g...

Страница 7: ...perty damage and or product damage Before operating or servicing any pipe preparation tools read all instructions in the Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual and all labels on the tool Wear safety glasses hardhat foot protection and hearing protection when working around tools 0567 Rev D R031272LAB If you need additional copies of any literature or if you have questions concerning the saf...

Страница 8: ...wer is 107 dB A Sound measurements are taken with a RidgidTM Model 700 power drive NOTE Noise measurements are dependent on the power drive and will vary based on configuration Always check the power drive manufacturer s documentation for details Ridgid is a registered trademark of Ridgid Tool Company TM PMII_9 REV_C TM PMII Operating and Maintenance Instructions Manual ...

Страница 9: ...pting to set up and operate the power mule WARNING Never attempt to operate a power mule if it is bolted to a pallet or the floor Failure to follow this instruction could result in serious personal injury and damage to the power mule cut grooving tool or pipe 4 Insert the power head assembly into the frame Align the holes in the power head assembly with the holes in the frame as shown above WARNIN...

Страница 10: ...he Power Requirements section on page 7 and the power head manufacturer s instructions If an extension cord is used refer to the Extension Cord Requirements section on page 7 for requirements WARNING The power mule shall always be operated with a safety foot switch If the power mule does not contain a safety foot switch contact Victaulic Operating the power mule without a safety foot switch may re...

Страница 11: ...ANT 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 ho...

Страница 12: ...om the tool causing serious personal injury and or product damage 6 Grasp the handle of the power head Momentarily depress the safety foot switch and check the rotation of the power head Rotation shall be CLOCKWISE If the rotation is counterclockwise place the rotation control switch to the REVERSE position 7 Groove the pipe by following the operating instructions for the applicable cut grooving t...

Страница 13: ...l the power mule to the RIGHT and out of the way MAINTENANCE DANGER Before performing any maintenance on the power mule disconnect the power cord from the electrical source Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or serious personal injury Check the tire pressure on a daily basis Verify that each tire is inflated to 30 psi 207 kPa maximum Refer to the power head manufacturer s o...

Страница 14: ...ool Operation section The pipe is not cut square Cut the pipe end squarely Cut grooving tool hits power mule as it rotates The power mule is not positioned 90 to the pipe Re position the power mule to be 90 to the pipe Refer to Figure 1 on page 12 of the Tool Operation section Circuit breaker continuously trips or a fuse repeatedly blows out in the electrical circuit that supplies the power head T...

Страница 15: ...00 VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY AND OR ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES IN THE UNITED STATES AND OR OTHER COUNTRIES 2020 VICTAULIC COMPANY ALL RIGHTS RESERVED OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Power Mule II TM PMII ...

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