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VE414
FOR GROOVING WITH PIPE IN
ROLLER-TYPE PIPE SUPPORT
1.
Set power switch to the “ON” position.
2.
Momentarily depress safety foot switch to
be certain tool is operational.
3.
If the upper roll is not in the full open posi-
tion, flip toggle switch on the left side of the
tool to the “Normal Operation” position.
• Grooving rolls can crush or
cut fingers and hands.
• Keep hands away from
grooving rolls and stabilizer
wheel.
• 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.
4.
Insert pipe onto lower roll up against back
top flange of lower roll as shown.
5.
Operator should be positioned as shown.
6.
To initiate grooving, depress and hold down
the safety foot switch to start tool. This will
produce rotation of the lower roll. The upper roll
will move down to contact the pipe, starting
the pipe rotation and grooving process.
