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Operating Instructions for
General
For 1-1/4" through 4" lines
Your Sewerooter T-3 is designed to give you years of trouble-free, profitable service.
However, no machine is better than its operator. We therefore suggest you read these
instructions through carefully before using your machine on the job. This will enable
you to operate the Sewerooter T-3 more efficiently and more profitably. Failure to follow
these instructions may cause personal injury to operator or damage to equipment.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Be sure that the unit is plugged into properly grounded receptacle. If in doubt,
check receptacle before plugging in machine. Check the power cord to see that
there are no cuts or frays.
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If the power cord supplied with the machine is not long enough, be sure to use 3-
wire heavy duty extension cord that is in good condition. Using lighter cords can
result in severe power loss and motor overheating.
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Wear rubber boots and rubber glove inserts when work area is wet. Do not operate
machine if operator is standing in water.
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This equipment is designed for one person operation only.
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Wear safety glasses when operating machine.
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Use leather gloves only, not cloth gloves, when handling the cable. A cloth glove
might get caught between the coils of the cable while it's rotating.
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Neutralize or remove corrosive drain cleaners from drain before starting. Exposure
to these chemicals can cause injury to operator and damage to cable.
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Before starting each job, check that the cable in the drum is not broken or kinked,
by pulling the cable out an checking for wear or breakage. Always replace worn out
(kinked or broken) cables with genuine GENERAL replacement cables.
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Turn off and unplug machine when leaving it unattended.
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Know how to shut off the machine in an emergency.
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI)
Your machine is equipped with a ground fault circuit interrupter which protects you
against shock if a short circuit should occur. The GFI should be tested before each use.
1. Plug into 120 volt receptacle.
2. Push test button. Indicator light will go out and power to machine should cut off.
3. If light does not go out when test button is pushed, equipment should not be used
until proper repairs can be made.
4. To restore power after test, push reset button.
Keep in mind that the section of cord between the wall plug and the GFI is not in the
protected circuit.
With the reset button depressed, if the machine doesn't start, stops while running,
or if the operator experiences a mild shock, do not use the machine! Take it to a
motor repair center or return it to the factory for repairs.
Sewerooter
T-3
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Summary of Contents for General Sewerooter T-3
- Page 1 However, no machine is better than its operator. We therefore suggest you read these instructions through carefully before using your machine on the job. This will enable you to operate the Sewerooter T-3 more efficiently and more profitably. Failure to follow these instructions may cause personal injury to operator or damage to equipment.
- Page 2 1. Place machine within approximately 2 feet of drain opening. If you can't get the machine this close to the opening, run the cable through a hose or pipe to prevent cable whipping. A Sewerooter T-3 Guide Tube (T3-GT) is ideal for this. Guide Tube Extensions (GTE) are also available.
- Page 3 6. 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) 7. After the line is opened, return the cable to the drum with the motor turning forward .
- Page 4 Clean and lubricate chuck regularly to prevent rust. To install the Slide-On Snakentainer on the Sewerooter T-3: 1. Remove cutter and connecting screw from cable in T-3 drum. Also remove Power Feed if one is attached.