The National 5280 Panther is an electric, hydraulically driven, forward self-propelled walk-behind scraper with a 1 HP motor. National lists it for soft goods: glued-down floors, carpet, VCT, sheet vinyl, linoleum and sport surfaces. Orbital action keeps the blade in the work. The 5280-ROM version has its own manual.
Specifications
Figures from National's product page and operating manual. Where the two disagree, both are shown with the manual first.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Power | Electric; 1 HP (.746 kW) |
| Input / amps / RPM | 120V/60 Hz, 12A, 1725 RPM; 230V/50 Hz, 7A, 1425 RPM; 110V/50 Hz, 13A, 1425 RPM (manual); 115V, 12A / 230V, 6.7A (product page) |
| Speed | 12-50 ft/min (3.7-15.2 m/min) on 120V; 3.1-12.7 m/min on 230V (manual) |
| Dimensions (W x L x H) | 17" x 27" x 39" (43 x 69 x 99 cm) |
| Weight | 263 lb (119 kg); machine only 177 lb (80.3 kg) |
| Removable weight | 37 lb (16.8 kg) front; 49 lb (22.2 kg) saddle |
| Noise | 77 dB |
| Vibration (X/Y/Z) | 7.8 / 12.1 / 14.5 m/s² (manual) |
| Hydraulic oil change | 1.5 gallons (maintenance checklist) |
Maintenance schedule
The 5280 operating manual (401871 Rev J) has no hour-based schedule. These intervals are from National's 5280 maintenance checklist; National recommends bi-annual items more often on machines used or rented regularly.
| Interval | What to do |
|---|---|
| Weekly | Check wheels and blade holder, power cord, on/off switch, forward control lever and speed dial; keep the T-handle wrench on the machine; remove glue and debris; check for binding or broken parts; make sure labels are legible and screws are tight |
| Bi-annually | Inspect handle grips; check the two Allen bolts on the blade holder cover; check blade holder for wear or cracks; check rear wheels; inspect or replace cutting head bearing and isolators; drain and replace the 1.5 gallons of Texaco Rando 46 hydraulic oil |
Fluids and lubricants
What National specifies for this machine.
- Hydraulic oil: Texaco Rando 46 or a compatible ISO or AW #46 fluid from a brand-name manufacturer. An oil change takes 1.5 gallons (checklist); the manual calls for a 2 gallon (8 L) container to drain it.
Videos from National
Walkthroughs and how-to videos National has published for this machine, plus a few general ones that apply to it.
- 5280 Scraper Start-Up
- 5280 Walk-behind scraper removal (sport court surface)
- 5280 Roof Coating Removal
- 5280 Removes Epoxy Floor (3mm)
- NFE 5280 sheet vinyl removal
- Replace Your Walk-Behind Wheel Motors
Sources
Everything on this page comes from these National Flooring Equipment pages and documents.
