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Operation
1. Make sure the Forward/Off/Reverse switch is in
the Forward position.
2. Place cable
into the drain opening as far as it will go.
The machine must be within one foot of drain opening
to operate safely.
3. Gently squeeze the motor trigger. Then squeeze the
power cable feed lever to feed the cable into the line.
4.
Feed the cable carefully. Use the variable speed trigger
to adjust feeding speed as resistance is met. Do not
force
the cable. Don't feed faster than the cable can go
into the drain. Too much cable between machine and drain
will
cause whipping and kinking.
5. Don't leave too much slack in the cable since this will
cause whipping. If the
cable starts to bend or build up too
much twist, stop the machine by taking your finger off
the motor trigger. Release
the feed lever and rotate the
container in the opposite direction to relieve the twist on
the cable. Push any excess
cable back into the container
and then continue.
6. When cable reaches the stoppage, put feed in neutral
by
releasing feed lever. Move the machine back and forth
as the cable is rotating until the stoppage has been
cleared.
Slight feed lever pressure may be applied as
required to maintain contact with the stoppage.
7. To retract the cable,
put Forward/Off/Reverse switch in the
Reverse position and press the feed lever and motor trigger..
Set-up
1. Place machine within approximately two feet of drain opening. Greater distances can cause the cable to whip or kink. If you can't get the machine this close to the opening, run the cable through a metal guide tube.
2. Position the foot pedal for easy accessibility. The machine is designed for one-person operation. Be sure you can quickly remove your foot from the pedal in an emergency.
3. Be sure the motor switch is in the off position.
4. Select the proper cutting tool (See Cutter Application Chart-Table 2). A good tool to start with is the Arrow Head or Boring Gimlet. After the line is opened, follow with larger blades, which scrape the inside edges of the pipe, assuring a real cleaning job.
5. Insert the cutter into the female connector at the end of the 3/8" or 1/2" cable and tighten the connecting screw and lock washer firmly in place.
Operation
1. Begin by pulling the cable from the drum and sliding it into the drain as far as it will go.
2. Move the motor switch to the forward position
3. With both hands (wearing leather gloves) on the cable, depress the air foot pedal to start machine.
4. Guide the rotating cable into the line and against the obstruction with a firm, even pressure. Do not force the cable - let the cutter do the work. The job won’t go any faster and you could damage the cable.
DO NOT USE TOO MUCH FORCE –
LET THE CUTTER DO THE WORK.
5. Don't leave too much slack in the cable since this will cause whipping. If the cable starts to bend or build up too much twist, release pressure on the foot pedal and rotate the drum in the opposite direction to relieve the twist on the cable. Push any excess cable back into the drum and then continue.
6. If you're having trouble getting around tight bends, try putting the machine in reverse while applying steady pressure. Don't do this for more than a few seconds at a time since this could cause tangling in the drum or kinking.
7. If you still can't get around the bend, you're probably using too large a cable. Switch to a 3/8" diameter cable, or even a smaller one if necessary. (See Cable Application Chart—Table 1)
8. Continue to feed cable slowly into line until resistance or obstruction is met. Then move the rotating cable back and forth to chew up the stoppage thoroughly.
Hint: It's often helpful to have a small stream of water running in the line to wash the cuttings away while the machine is in operation and after.
9. After the line has been opened, return the cable to the drum with the motor turning forward. This is important to prevent the cable from tangling in the drum or in the line.
10. When the cutting tool is near the drain opening, take your foot off the pedal to stop drum rotation. Never retract the cutting tool from drain while cable is rotating. The cable could whip and cause serious injury.
! CAUTION
Do not use reverse to pull the cable out of the drain. Always run the machine in forward, whether you are feeding the cable into the line or pulling it out.
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