Specifications

16 VE106 Groove-N-Go Tool
3. Set the switch on the drive motor to pro-
duce counterclockwise rotation of the lower
roll/main shaft and pipe/tubing when viewed
from the front of the tool. Placing the switch in
the “L” position will produce counterclockwise
rotation of the lower roll/main shaft and pipe/
tubing.
4. Make sure the tool is operational by
depressing the safety foot-switch pedal. The
lower roll/main shaft must turn COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE when viewed from the front of
the tool. Remove foot from the safety foot
switch.
5. Using the
3
/
8
-inch square-drive ratchet
(provided), rotate the feed screw counter-
clockwise to move the upper roll to the full up
position.
WARNING
• The drive motor must be operated with a safety foot
switch. If the drive motor does not contain a safety
foot switch, contact the Victaulic Tool Company.
Operating the tool without a safety foot switch could
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
Grooving rolls can crush or cut
fingers and hands.
• Before making any tool adjust-
ments, always disconnect the
power cord from the electrical
source.
• Loading and unloading pipe/tubing will place your
hands close to the rollers. Keep hands away from
the grooving rolls during operation.
• Never reach inside the pipe/tubing end or across the
tool or pipe/tubing during operation.
• Always groove pipe/tubing in a COUNTERCLOCK-
WISE direction only.
• Never groove pipe/tubing that is shorter than the
recommended lengths listed in this manual.
• Never wear loose clothing, loose gloves, or anything
that can become entangled in moving parts.
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