National 500 PANTHER, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...L READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE 9250 XYLON AVENUE NORTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55445 U S A 800 245 0267 763 535 8206 FAX 763 535 8255 FAX 800 648 7124 WEB SITE www nationalequipment com E MAIL info nat...

Page 2: ...F User General Information 9 10 G Transportation 10 Blades 11 16 A Blade Changing 11 B Blade Setting 11 12 C Types of Tearouts 13 14 D Blade Diagram 15 E Blade Chart 16 Maintenance 17 A Maintaining Eq...

Page 3: ...be aware of who is around them and their proximity 8 PROTECT OTHERS IN THE WORK AREA Provide barriers or shields as needed to protect others from debris 9 USE PROPER ACCESSORIES Using accessories tha...

Page 4: ...nnecting to power source 21 UNPLUG TOOL When it is not in use unplug tool before changing accessories or performing recommended maintenance 22 MAINTAIN TOOLS CAREFULLY Keep handles dry clean and free...

Page 5: ...om the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box or receptacle Simply remove the center screw from the outlet insert the adapter and reattach the screw thr...

Page 6: ...you are using an extension cord outdoors make sure it is marked with the suffix W A W in Canada to indicate that it is acceptable for outdoor use Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in g...

Page 7: ...igure A and adjust to desired height 4 Retighten T bolts on the handle frame 5 Slide switch upward 6 Tighten switch box thumbscrew 7 Loosen T bolt on adjustment T bar See Figure B 8 Pull up on handle...

Page 8: ...GFI wall plug stock 530 Circuit Guard Failure to do so could cause damage in machine or injury to operator Figure A Figure B Figure C GENERAL OPERATION Remove handle adjustment pins Insert pin into d...

Page 9: ...aintained machine is a productive machine If not properly maintained it could be unsafe and could break down A scheduled maintenance program should insure a long system life and a safe work environmen...

Page 10: ...and front weight makes machine portable fits in a trunk of a car 14 Do Not leave machine unattended while machine is running TRANSPORTATION Always remove counterweight and blades before loading or unl...

Page 11: ...r first pass is made blade can be offset in head to allow wheels to keep even contact with the floor and allow easy access to the wall Blades of longer width can be mounted in either holes or slots or...

Page 12: ...ng upon the type of material being removed and the sharpness of the blade and scoring wings the self scoring blades may make it harder to control the machine Keep scoring wings sharp at all times Keep...

Page 13: ...ials A 10 blade is recommended for this product but determine what size blade works best DIRECT GLUED CARPET Can be done with either self scoring blades Figure D or pre score carpet to blade width pri...

Page 14: ...ight is removed EYE PROTECTION SHOULD BE USED AT ALL TIMES GLUED HARD WOOD FLOORING A 10 blade is recommended for regular adhesive a 6 blade for epoxy For proper removal of hardwood flooring parkay la...

Page 15: ...ARNING Never remove flooring containing asbestos without fully understanding proper state and federal procedures and guidelines for removal of these products Laws are different from state to state 062...

Page 16: ...050 200 3 x 6 Premium High Tempered Blade 062 7050 201 3 x 8 Premium High Tempered Blade 062 7050 202 3 x 10 Premium High Tempered Blade 062 7050 203 3 x 12 Premium High Tempered Blade 062 7050 204 3...

Page 17: ...erformance CLEANING Clean dust and debris from vents Keep the equipment s handle clean dry and free of oil or grease Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean since certain cleaning agents and solv...

Page 18: ...LING 1 Tighten loose nuts and bolts MACHINE IS HARD TO HANDLE 1 Remove the counterweight 2 Change to a smaller blade 3 Sharpen blade BLOWS FUSES OR CIRCUIT BREAKERS 1 Check and or change attached powe...

Page 19: ...NOT SHOWN 62185 CAPACITOR COVER NEW STYLE 62190 CONDUIT BOX ONLY 62191 CONDUIT BOX COVER ONLY 71118 FLANGE BEARING ONLY 1 SB206 16 71118 1 FLANGE BEARING WITH FASTENER 1 NOT SHOWN 72352 1 HP MOTOR 730...

Page 20: ...ART DESCRIPTION L25 BLADE SETTING LABEL L37 CAUTION SHARP BLADES LABEL L38 DISCONNECT POWER LABEL L49 CAUTION CORD LABEL L175 NATIONAL LABEL SMALL L189 SAFE OPERATING TIPS LABEL LABEL LIST COMPLETE PA...

Page 21: ...umb Screw 73207 3 8 16 Nylon Lock Nut 2 Handle Support 73230 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 Hexhead Bolt 2 Handle Support 73240 3 8 16 T Bolt 3 73305 5 16 18 x 3 4 Hexhead Bolt 2 Blade Holder 73330 5 16 x 2 Pin 2 New...

Page 22: ...Motor Fan Not Shown 62182 Capacitor Cover Old Style Not Shown 62183 Capacitor Not Shown 62185 Capacitor Cover New Style 62190 Conduit Box Only 62191 Conduit Box Cover Only 72352 1 HP Motor 74508 6 32...

Page 23: ...Screw PART DESCRIPTION 73201 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Hexhead Bolt 2 73211 3 8 16 Wizlock Nut Flange Bearing 2 Shock Absorber 8 73215 3 8 External Lock Washer 2 73309 5 16 18 x 3 4 Bottom Plate Screw 4 73322 5...

Page 24: ...L25 L189 LABELS PART DESCRIPTION L25 Blade Setting Label L37 Caution Sharp Blades Label L38 Disconnect Power Label L49 Caution Cord Label L175 National Label Small L189 Safe Operating Tips Label LABE...

Page 25: ...the sole and exclusive warranties granted by National and shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser Correction of defects in the manner and for the period of time described her...

Page 26: ...ck One Repair Do you wish to be contacted before repairing Yes No Return Contact National if a loaner is needed Return Authorization Number Date Customer Number Purchased From required contact Nationa...

Page 27: ...h Temp Blade 062 7050 202 3 x 10 Premium High Temp Blade 062 7050 203 3 x 12 Premium High Temp Blade 062 7050 204 3 x 14 Premium High Temp Blade 062 7081 3 x 10 Increased Angle Blade 062 7083 3 x 8 In...