Summary of Contents for Northern Industrial Tools 998001
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ELECTRIC CURBING MACHINE OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING: Read carefully and understand all INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Item # 998001...
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WARNING: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
· Extension Cord Use: A. Use only ‘Listed’ extension cords. If used outdoors, they must be marked “For Outdoor Use.” Those cords having 3-prong grounding type plugs and mating receptacles are to be used with grounded tools. B. Replace damaged or worn cords immediately. C.
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· Never use a tool with a malfunctioning switch. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired by an authorized service representative before using. · Disconnect the power from tool and place the switch in the locked or off position before servicing, adjusting, installing accessories or attachments, or storing.
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Figure 1. Different styles of included slip forms. MOWER’S EDGE (1A) CURB STYLE (1C) SLANT STYLE (1B) 2. The curb machine comes with three different styles of slip forms: The Mower’s Edge (1A), the Curb Style (1C), and the Slant Style (1B) (See Figure 1). To install a Slip Form, align the mounting holes in the slip form with the mounting holes located in the front/bottom of the Body (13).
will not set up or need to be troweled. 2. Make sure the Power Switch (14) is in its “OFF” position (See Figure E). 3. Make sure the following parts are properly attached to the machine and adjusted: a. The Rear Wheel Brackets (28) (See Figure E). b.
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Make sure not to get the machine hung up on roots or the sod (See Figure E). b. That he keeps the curb machine level by constant observation of the Leveler (4) (See Figure E). c. That he keeps the Slip Form (1A, 1B, 1C) at the proper height (See Figure E). Feeding the Hopper: ·...
with an inside trowel (not included). Finishing Into a Solid Object: When installing curbing into a wall or other existing structure, the last two or three feet will need to be finished by hand. To do so, stop the curb machine and remove it from the curb line. Shovel some concrete onto the ground, hand pack it, and then shape it with a finishing hand trowel.
2. After each use, clean the Hopper, Chute, Slip Form, and exterior Body of the Curb machine thoroughly with water. Do not introduce water into the Motor compartment of the machine. 3. To replace the V-belt, loosen the four Bolts (48) at the base of the Motor (25). Move the Motor towards the Gear Box (24).
PARTS LIST Part Part Description Description Slip Form Handle Self-Lock Nut M10 Bolt Pin 2 Flat washer 10 Bearing GE10E Spring washer 10 Turning Ball Head Bolt M10X25 Oil Cup M6 Locking Grip Q Nut M10 Front Wheel Rod Assembly Stand Assembly Shaft Sleeve Cross Head Twist Bolt M3X10...
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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints, •...
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