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4.
Operator should be positioned as shown.
5.
Insert pipe onto lower roll up against back-
stop flange of lower roll as shown. Depress and
hold down the safety foot switch, while sup-
porting the pipe. This will produce rotation of
the lower roller. The upper roll will move down
to contact the pipe, starting the pipe rotation
and grooving process.
6a.
If using ETR rolls (see Notice on page 8),
remove hands from pipe.
6b.
When grooving a short piece of pipe (8"
minimum length) with old type rolls (see Notice
on page 8), pull the pipe to the left and down-
ward with your right hand. Do not lift up on the
pipe or push it to the right, as the pipe will not
track and may spin (walk) out of the rolls. To
initiate power depress and hold down the
safety foot pedal switch. This will produce rota-
tion of the lower roll which serves to rotate the
pipe, which in turn rotates the upper roll.
Check the tracking of the pipe as it rotates to
be certain it remains snug against the lower
roll back stop flange. If it does not, stop the tool
rotation by releasing the safety pedal switch
and check to be certain pipe is level and prop-
erly positioned.
7.
Let the grooving continue until the depth
adjuster lock moves into full, firm contact with
the top of the power cylinder. Continue pipe
rotation for several revolutions to ensure groove
completion.
8.
Prepare to support pipe and withdraw foot
from safety foot switch. Remove pipe from tool.
Grooving rolls can crush or cut
fingers and hands.
• Do not place hand(s) inside
end of pipe to pull pipe out of
tool or place hand(s) in area
of grooving rolls or stabilizer
roller.
