Operation - General Pipe Cleaners The Metro Manual

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INSTALLING THE GUIDE TUBE HOLDER
1. To install the Guide Tube Holder on The Metro, follow the as-
sembly shown in the diagram below. Place the Guide Tube
Holder on the mounting knob, then thread it onto the bolt to se-
cure the Power Cable Feed. (See diagram below.)
2. To secure the end of the Guide Tube, place it between the frame
support tubes.
3. Bend the Guide Tube back into the Holder so that it catches a
coil near the end of the Guide Tube. (See photo below.)
THE CABLE AND SPRING ARE UNDER TENSION
WHEN ATTACHED TO THE HOLDER.
USE CAUTION WHEN RELEASING THE GUIDE
TUBE FROM THE HOLDER.

OPERATION

Set-Up
MAKE SURE THE MOTOR SWITCH IS IN THE
1. Be sure the motor switch is in the OFF position.
2. Place machine within approximately two feet of drain opening.
Be sure the Metro Guide Tube (ME-GT) is in place. If you can't
place the machine this close to the drain opening, run the cable
through the optional Guide Tube Extension (GTE) or a metal
guide tube to prevent cable whipping. On manual feed machines,
always keep a gloved hand on the cable.
3. Position the foot pedal for easy accessibility. The machine is
designed for one-person operation. Be sure you can quickly re-
move your foot from the pedal in an emergency.
4. Make sure the Power Cable Feed is set to match the cable size
you have selected. If you're using 3/4" or 5/8" cables, the feed
should be assembled with the raised side of the lower two caps
outward. If you are using 9/16" cable, the feed should be assem-
bled with the raised side of the caps inward.
Feed Pressure
Knob
Raised Caps (shown in "outward" position)
5. Select the proper cutting tool (See Cutter Application Chart—
Table 2). If using 9/16" cable, a good tool to start with is the
Arrow Head or 1-1/2 U-Cutter. If using 5/8" or 3/4" cable, the
Spear Head or 2" U-Cutter are good starting tools. After the line
is opened, follow with larger blades, which scrape the inside
edges of the pipe, assuring a real cleaning job.
6. Insert the cutter into the female connector at the front of the ca-
ble and tighten the connecting screw and lock washer firmly in
place.
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'OFF' POSITION!
Feed Control
Lever