Chicago Electric 66508 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual page 10

50 ft. drain cleaner with power feed
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thorough cleaning job. Secure the cutter tool to Cable (39a) with Phillips Screw (78)
and Spring Washer (77).
CAUTION: DO NOT USE THIS DRAIN CLEANER ON DRAIN LINES SMALLER THAN
TWO INCHES. DAMAGE MAY OCCUR TO EQUIPMENT OR PIPES.
1.
Place the Drain Cleaner within two feet of the drain pipe inlet.
2.
Pull Cable (39a) from the Drum (38a) and begin feeding it into the drain pipe inlet as
far as it will go manually.
3.
Verify that the Motor Direction Switch (5) is in the Off position, then plug the Power
Cord (15) into an electrical outlet. Press the Reset button on the GFCI.
4.
Loosen the Star Knob (44-13) by turning it counterclockwise until it is no longer
pressing against the cable. See photo on page 10.
5.
Pull the Direction Lever (44-16) up (FORWARD) to feed Cable out of the Drum.
Pushing the Direction Lever down (REVERSE) will retract the Cable back into the
Drum. When the lever is in the middle (NEUTRAL) position, the Cable will spin in
place.
6.
Move the Motor Direction Switch (5) to the Forward position.
force the Cable. Let the cutter do the work.
7.
Turn (clockwise) the Star Knob (44-13), at the top of the Cable Feed Unit, until the
feed roller touches the Cable, then one quarter additional turn. Do not overtighten,
excessive cable wear will occur. See photo on page 10.
8.
Wearing a leather glove, place your hand on the Guide Tube or Cable, press the
Pneumatic Foot Pedal (14A) to start the forward Cable movement. Feed the Cable
into the drain pipe inlet with a firm and even pressure against any resistance. Adjust
the feeding rate to the resistance met. Do not force the Cable. Let the cutter do the
work. Run hot water down the drain pipe during and after the removal of the stop-
page to wash away debris.
9.
WARNING! If the drain cleaner stops suddenly, switch it off immediately. Allow motor
to cool off completely before restarting and stay clear of cable when turning motor
back on.
10.
After the drain pipe has been opened, return the cable to the Drum. To do that:
Place the Direction Lever (44-16) in the UNBIND direction. Press the Motor Direc-
tion Switch (5) to the NORMAL position. Press on the Pneumatic Foot Pedal (14A) to
recoil Cable. When the cutter head is near the drain pipe inlet, release Foot Pedal to
stop Drum rotation. NOTE: If necessary, replace the cutter tool with the U-Cutter or
Side Cutter, and reenter the drain pipe to clean the pipe walls.
11.
Caution: Avoid damage to Cable or cutting tool. Do not use the Motor Direction Switch
(5) in the Reverse position to pull the Cable out of the drain pipe. Always leave the
SKU 66508
Drain Cleaning Operation
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353
CAUTION: Do not
REV 09b
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