DiamaPro SYSTEMS SPEEDI-EDGE SU Stand-Up Edger Owner’s Manual

SYSTEMS SPEEDI-EDGE SU Stand-Up Edger
Owner’s Manual

USER & MAINTENANCE BOOK
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a DIAMAPRO SYSTEMS® product. This manual provides information and procedures to safely operate and maintain the Speedi-Edge SU. For  your own safety and protection from injury, carefully read, understand, and observe the safety instructions described in this manual. Keep this manual or a copy of it with the  machine. If you lose this manual or need an additional copy, please contact DiamaPro Systems®.
This machine is designed and built with user safety in mind; however, it can present hazards if improperly operated and serviced.
Please follow the operating instructions carefully. If there are any questions regarding operating or servicing of this machine, please contact DiamaPro Systems®.
Disclaimer: DiamaPro Systems® and its affiliates take no responsibility for any damage, injury or death resulting from the incorrect or unsafe use of this product. Use of this  product should be undertaken by competent persons only. It is the operator’s responsibility to ensure that the following safety procedures are followed. If you are unsure, do  not operate this product.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 KNOW THE RULES & YOUR EQUIPMENT
Most Job sites have rules governing equipment use & maintenance.
Before starting at a new work location, check with the supervisor or safety coodinator. Ask about any rules or regulations you need to abide. OSHA enforces federal laws  within the United States that apply to the safe operation, application, & maintenance of equipment on job sites. It is the employer’s responsibility to comply with these laws.
Do not operate this machine unless you have read the operations and maintenance manual carefully.
1.2 RECEIVE PROPER TRAINING
Do not operate this machine unless you have received operational and maintenance training from a DiamaPro Systems® representative or from an authorized distributor for  DiamaPro Systems®.
1.3 PROTECT YOUR FEET
Observe all applicable local, state and federal safety regulations. Wear OSHA approved foot protection.
1.4 PROTECT YOUR EYES
Observe all applicable local, state and federal safety regulations. Wear OSHA approved safety glasses.
1.5 PROTECT YOUR LUNGS
Breathable silica may be generated by use of this product. Silica can causesevere and permanent lung damage, cancer, and other serious diseases.
Do not breath the dust. Do not rely on your sight or smell to determine if the dust is in the air. Silica may be in the air without a visible dust cloud. If air monitoring  equipment for silica is not provided by your employer at your work site, you MUST wear appropriate respiratory protection when using or servicing the machine. Consult  your employer and OSHA regarding the appropriate respiratory protection.
1.6 PROTECT YOUR EARS
Observe all applicable local, state and federal safety regulations. Wear OSHA approved hearing protection.
1.7 DRESS PROPERLY
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can be caught in moving parts.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. Keep hair away from motor air vent. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors.
1.8 AVOID A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
Do not expose machine to rain. Do not use machine in wet conditions.
Keep work area well lit. When working at an elevated location, pay atten-tion to articles and persons below.
1.9 BEWARE OF HIDDEN DANGERS IN CONCRETE
Rebar or utility lines may be buried in concrete. Disconnect the power to any utility lines. If these items are to be missed, clearly mark the area.
Loose objects could be thrown from crack. Make sure area to be cut is clear from people and any loose objects, nuts, bolts, etc. Never run over any loose objects.
1.10 KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN – DO NOT RUN OVER ANYTHING
1.11 KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY
Do not allow anyone to stand in line with the blade path. Do not let children or visitors contact machine or extension cord. Keep children and visitors away from the work  area.
1.12 AVOID FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR GASES
Diamond Cup Wheels produce heat and sparks during operation. Never use machines in dangerous sites containing flammable, combustible or explosive materials such as  lacquer, paint, benzene, thinner, gasoline, gases, and adhesive agents.
1.13 AVOID CONTACT WITH HOT CUP WHEEL AND SHROUD
The cup wheel and shroud become hot during operation and remain hot after stopped. Do not touch the cup wheel and shroud without proper hand protection.
Keep a firm hold on the handle grips and maintain control of the machine until the blade completely stops.
1.14 KEEP FIRM GRIP ON MACHINE
1.15 CHECK CUP WHEEL FOR CRACKS,
DAMAGE, AND MISALIGNMENT
Never use a cracked, damaged, or misaligned cup wheel. After mounting cup wheel rotate by hand to check for proper alignment.
1.16 DO NOT FORCE WRONG SIZE OR TYPE CUP WHEEL ON TO MACHINE
Do not force a cup wheel onto the machine shaft or alter the size of the arbor mounting hole. Never modify a cup wheel to fit
1.17 USE CORRECT EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES
Do not force a small grinder to do the job of a heavy-duty grinder. Do not use the walk-behind grinder for improper applications. Never cut material for which the blade was  not designed.
The machine, cup wheels and tools should be stored in a dry and secure location when not in use. Keep equipment out of reach of children.
1.18 STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT
1.19 DO NOT FORCE STAND-UP EDGER
The grinder will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
1.20 OBTAIN MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) FOR ALL WORK SURFACE MATERIALS
This includes primers, all coatings, adhesives, tile and crack filling materials, etc. Do not attempt to cut, clean out or remove material without MSDS information. Consult  MSDS sheet for hazards information. Be aware that some materials are explosive as a dust.
1.21 DO NOT OVERREACH
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
1.22 MAINTAIN MACHINE WITH CARE
Keep machine clean and follow maintenance procedures for better and safer performance. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Follow instructions for  lubricating and changing accessories.
1.23 REMOVE ADJUSTING TOOLS
Form a habit of checking to see that tools such as adjusting wrenches are removed from the machine and properly stored before starting.
1.24 STAY ALERT
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate machine when you are tired or fatigued.
1.25 DO NOT USE DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION
Do not operate machine while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
any medication.
1.26 KEEP THE RIGHT PARTS IN THE RIGHT POSITIONS
Do not operate machine with parts missing or improperly mounted.
1.27 CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
Verify all machine guards are in good condition and will function properly before using the machine. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage  of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect machine operation. A guard, power switch or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced  by an authorized service center.
1.28 NEVER TOUCH THE MOVING PARTS
Never touch moving parts such as blades, belts and others.
1.29 STOP OPERATION IMMEDIATELY IF ANY ABNORMALITY IS DETECTED
Stop using machine immediately if any abnormalities are observed during operation. Examples of abnormalities include unusual noise and vibration
1.30 WHEN REPLACING A PART, USE THE SAME
TYPE AND QUALITY
When replacing a component part with a new one, use only the same type and quality of new part. Never attempt to repair a machine if you are unfamiliar with proper  procedures and techniques required. 1.31 STORAGE
Always store equipment properly when it is not being used. Equipment should be stored in a clean, dry location and out of reach of children.
1.32 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Refer to this operations and maintenance manual as well as any additional instructions included from other manufacturers.

CALIFORNIA PROP 65 WARNING

DUST WARNING
Cutting, especially when DRY cutting, generates dust that comes from the material being cut, which frequently contains silica.
When dry cutting, be sure to use a HEPA filtered dust collector.
Silica is a basic component of sand, quartz, brick clay, granite and numerous other minerals and rocks. Exposure to excessive amount of such dust can cause:

• Respiratory diseases (affecting your ability to breath), including chronic bronchitis, silicosis and pulmonary fibrosis from exposure to silica. These diseases may be fatal;
• Skin irritation and rash; and
• Cancer according to NTP and IARC
  *National Toxicology Program, International Agency for Research on Cancer

Take precautionary steps

• Avoid inhalation of and skin contact with dust, mist and fumes;
• Wet cut when feasible, to minimize dust;
• Wear and ensure that all bystanders wear appropriate respiratory protection such as dust masks designed to filter out microscopic particles. (See OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.1200)

CALIFORNIA PROP 65 WARNING
Use of this product can cause exposure to materials known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

CAUTION
Respirable crystalline silica. May cause cancer.
Causes damage to lungs.
! Wear respiratory protection during exposure.
Use appropriate dust control equipment to keep dust within OSHA and local regulation limits.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Firmly hold grinder with both hands and squeeze trigger. Slowly place grinder in contact with the surface. Move unit back and forth while lightly applying pressure.
2. For edge work along a wall, rotate the cutaway shroud up.

1.1 REPLACEMENT OF DIAMOND WHEEL (ALWAYS DISCONNECT GRINDER FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE CHANGING CUP WHEEL OR  INSTALLING CUP WHEEL)

1. Depress and hold the spindle lock to keep the wheel from turning.
2. Use wrench to remove the nut, retaining flange and diamond wheel.
3. Install the new diamond wheel. (DiamaPro cup wheels recommend for best result)
4. Assemble in reverse order.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

DiamaPro Systems®
3343 Peachtree Road NE
Suite 145 #24
Atlanta, GA 30326
470-977-2323

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