TABLE OF CONTENTS Rules for Safe Operation..................3-6 A. Grounding ......................5 B. Extension Cords ....................6 General Operation....................7-10 A. Specifications ......................7 B. Assembly......................7 C. Wheel Adjustment ....................8 D. Handle Adjustment ....................9 E. Machine Operation ....................9 F. Machine Start Up Procedure ................9 G. User General Information................9-10 H.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE. Before use, be sure everyone operating this equipment reads and understands this manual as well as any labels packaged with or attached to the tool. 1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL: Read this manual carefully to learn your equipment's applications and limitations as well as potential hazards associated with this type of equipment.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 14. DO NOT FORCE : Machine will perform best at the rate for which it was designed. Excessive force only causes operator fatigue, increased wear and reduced control. 15. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM ALL CUTTING EDGES AND MOVING PARTS. 16.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION GROUNDING WARNING: Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the tool. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug. Do not use the tool if the cord or plug is damaged.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION EXTENSION CORDS WARNING: Electrical cords can be hazardous. Misuse can result in fire or death by electrical shock. Read carefully and follow all directions. Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord. Double insulated tools can use either a two or three wire extension cord.
GENERAL OPERATION WARNING: Do not operate machine around excessive moisture areas, such as abatement work and flooded pool areas. Always use a GFI wall outlet or plug (stock #530 Circuit Guard is recommended). Failure to do so could cause damage in machine or injury to operator. WHEEL ADJUSTMENT Adjusting wheel angle will change the blade angle to the floor.
GENERAL OPERATION HANDLE ADJUSTMENT AFTER THE PROPER WHEEL ADJUSTMENT IS ACHIEVED, ADJUST HANDLE No matter what the wheel angle is set at, the handle should be adjusted to the "belt-line" of the operator or to what the operator is comfortable with (See Figure A). Low setting works best on soft sub floors, plywood, luan, particleboard and wafer board.
GENERAL OPERATION USER GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) 12. Dropping machine onto cutting head could cause damage to blade holder or blade and cause undue wear on bearing surface. 13. Removable handle and front weight makes machine portable (fits in a trunk of a car). 14.
BLADES BLADE CHANGING CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Handle with care. Failure to do so could cause bodily injury. • Dull blades greatly reduce cutting ability. Re-sharpen or replace as needed. • Proper blade size and placement per job type greatly affects performance.
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BLADES BLADE SETTING (continued) • Wood or wood like floors: pound down or remove any nails or metal obstruction to avoid blade damage. • Blades can be offset in cutting head for easier access to toe kicks or removal along the wall (See Figure A).
BLADES TYPES OF TEAROUTS REMOVAL MATERIALS WARNING: Never remove flooring containing asbestos without fully understanding proper state and federal procedures and guidelines. Wear safety glasses. • VCT TILE: Never use a blade wider than the size of the tile being removed (See Figure A). If goods being removed still do not come up clean or machine jumps on top of goods, reduce blade size to a smaller blade until proper blade size is found or use a smaller portion of the blade.
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BLADES TYPES OF TEAROUTS (continued) SUBFLOOR SURFACES • WOOD: When working over plywood sub-flooring, try to run machine in a 45° angle to the grain in the wood. Blade in most cases should be bevel down. On solid wood floors, like plank, run 45° to the plank, not cross grain or cross plank.
BLADES BLADE DIAGRAM CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Double Edge Sharp Blade Support .062 Sharp .062 .094 Heavy Duty .062 .250 Standard Extra Heavy Duty Self-Scoring Corner Double Ground Stripper *Add symbol “D” to stock number for double ground. .187 End View Both Edges Sharpened .062 Angle shank #502 Ripper Teeth...
BLADES Part # Description Application Thickness #130-S 3'' x 10'' Blade with slots Glued down carpet, tile or resilient .062 #130-D #130 Blade with both edges sharpened Carpet, tile or resilient on wood & concrete floors .062 #131-S 3'' x 16'' Blade with slots Glued down rubber carpet, floor accumulation .062 #135...
MAINTENANCE WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, always unplug equipment from power source before performing any maintenance. Never disassemble the tool or try to do any rewiring on the tool’s electrical system. Failure to do so could cause damage to machine or serious injury. Contact National for ALL repairs.
TROUBLESHOOTING THERE IS NO POWER 1. Inspect the electrical cord, switch and/or if the circuit breaker tripped. MOTOR NOISE 1. Make sure fan guard is not bent. RATTLING 1. Tighten loose nuts and bolts. MACHINE IS HARD TO HANDLE 1. Remove the counterweight. 2.
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Note: Number in parenthesis ( ) is the amount needed on each machine. Parts are sold individually therefore order the number of parts needed.
COMPLETE PARTS LIST LABEL LIST PART # DESCRIPTION DO NOT DROP LABEL CAUTION CORD LABEL CAUTION SHARP BLADE LABEL L95B DISCONNECT POWER LABEL L105 SAFE OPERATING TIPS LABEL L141 MADE IN THE USA LABEL L173C STOCK NUMBER LABEL (NOT SHOWN) L175 NATIONAL LABEL (NOT SHOWN) L184...
PART NUMBERS & DIAGRAMS **See the following pages for individual parts and part numbers Page 21...
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PART NUMBERS & DIAGRAMS BOTTOM BASE PARTS PART # DESCRIPTION 505-1000 505-1000 Bottom Plate 73308 73308 73308 5/16-18 x 3/4 Button Head Cap Screw (4) 73322 5/16-18 Nylock Nut (4) 73322 73322 CUTTING HEAD PARTS PART # DESCRIPTION 550-7 505-102 Shock Absorber (4) 550-7 Base Frame...
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PART NUMBERS & DIAGRAMS SWITCH PARTS PART # DESCRIPTION 550-15 550-13 500-12 Plug Cord Set Only 550-18 74407 550-9 Switch Plate 550-13 36'' Motor Cord 550-15 Electric Box Only 73401 550-18 Electric Box Gasket Only 6280-207 Switch 6280- 73240 3/8-16 T-Bolt (2) 73502 73401 1/2'' Steel Lock Nut...
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PART NUMBERS & DIAGRAMS ADJUSTMENT PARTS PART # DESCRIPTION 550-5 Bearing Plate 550-12 550-5B Shaft Collar 7/8'' 550-6 Adjustment Shaft 550-11 Adjustment Wheel Assembly 550-5 550-12 Adjustment Wheel w/ Handle 73008 73013 Only 550-20 Shaft Assembly (Includes 550-6, 550-4, 73301 and 73302) 73101 71101...
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PART NUMBERS & DIAGRAMS WHEEL PARTS PART # DESCRIPTION 500-25 Wheel Leg (2) 73302 73301 500-25 500-29 Wheel (2) 500-30 Axle 500-30A O Rings (2) 550-4 Adjustment T- Bar 73404 73407 73404 500-30A 73402 500-29 62112 Shaft Collar 5/8 w/ Set Screw 73301 5/16-18 x 1/2 Button Head Screw...
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PART NUMBERS & DIAGRAMS FRONT WEIGHT PART # DESCRIPTION 550-400 Front Counter Weight 550-400 73203 3/8 Flat Washer (4) 73204 3/8 Split Lock Washer (2) 73209 3/8-16 x 8-1/2 Hexhead Bolt (2) 73209 73204 73204 73203 73203 BLADE COVER BLADE WRENCH PART # DESCRIPTION 5280-136...
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LABELS L141 L239 L184 L105 L95B L173C L175 PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION Do Not Drop Label L173C Stock Number Label (Not Shown) Caution Cord Label L175 National Label (Not Shown) Caution Sharp Blade Label L184 Machine Washing Label L95B Disconnect Power Label L239...
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