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8.
If you still can't get around the bend, you're probably using too
large a cable. Switch to a 5/8" diameter cable. (See Cable Ap-
plication Chart—Table 1)
9.
When the cable reaches the stoppage, allow the cable to pro-
gress forward slowly, chewing into the stoppage as it goes. This
slow forward movement will reduce stress on the cable while
doing a more thorough cleaning job. A back and forth action
often works best.
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.
10. Be careful not to let the cutter get caught in the stoppage as you
work through it. This can cause kinking and breaking of the ca-
ble. When you feel the cable starting to twist in your hands, stop
the machine and retract the cable. This will free the cutter from
the obstruction. Then allow the cable to move forward slowly into
the stoppage. Remember, no cutting takes place when the
blades stop turning.
11. After the line has been opened, retract the cable by moving the
feed lever up. Make sure the motor switch is in the forward posi-
tion.. This is important to prevent the cable from tangling in the
drum or in the line.
12. When the cutter is near the drain opening, take your foot off the
pedal to stop drum rotation. Never retract the cutter from drain
while cable is rotating. The cable could whip and cause serious
injury.
DO NOT USE REVERSE TO PULL THE CABLE OUT
OF THE DRAIN. RUNNING MACHINE IN REVERSE
CAN CAUSE THE CABLE TO TANGLE IN THE
SPECIAL OPERATIONS
IF CABLE GETS CAUGHT IN LINE
The motor can be reversed to free the cable if it gets caught in line.
(Note: if using Power Cable Feed, putting motor in reverse will cause
the feed control lever to operate opposite of normal.)
1.
Move motor switch to the reverse position.
2.
Depress the foot pedal while pulling on the cable.
3.
After cable is loose, move switch back into FORWARD position.
DO NOT RUN MOTOR IN REVERSE FOR MORE
THAN A FEW SECONDS AT A TIME SINCE THIS
COULD CAUSE THE CABLE TO KINK OR TANGLE
IF CABLE TANGLES IN DRUM
This is caused by using too much pressure when feeding the cable or
feeding the cable into the line while running the machine in reverse.
To untangle the cable, rotate the drum in opposite direction. This will
usually get the cable to lie in the drum properly.
If the cable has become badly tangled, which shouldn't occur if used
properly, it can be straightened out by removing the distributor tube
from the machine. To do this:
DRUM.
IN THE DRUM.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE
BEFORE UNTANGLING CABLES
1.
Remove drum from machine frame. (See TO REMOVE DRUM
below.)
2.
Set drum down so that distributor tube is pointing up. Unscrew
knob at the back of distributor tube. (See Figure 1.) This unlocks
the distributor tube from the drum shaft. Be careful not to lose
the thrust bearing and race attached to the knob.
Figure 1
3. Slide the distributor tube off the shaft and out of the drum. (See
Figure 2.)
Figure 2
The tension of the cable will force the tube to the side of the
drum as you pull it out; so keep some pressure against the cable
as you pull the tube out. After tube is out, pull out the inner drum
cage. (See Figure 3.) Pull out enough cable to eliminate the
tangle.
Figure 3
4.
After the cable is straightened out, slide the inner drum cage
back into place. (Figure 3.) Then, slide distributor tube back so
that curved section is adjacent to crescent-shaped notch in inner
drum cage and back of distributor tube fits over shaft in center of
drum. (Figure 2.) Keep pressing down on distributor tube as you
tighten knob with thrust bearing and races. (Figure 1.) This holds
tube into place. You can now put the drum back on the machine.
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