Functional Description; Operation - Milwaukee TRAPSNAKE 49-16-2573 Operator's Manual

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

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1. Cable
2. Bearings
3. Cable lock
4 Trapsnake™ Driver
connection
5. Crank arm housing
ASSEMBLY
Only use accessories specifically
WARNING
recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
Selecting the Proper Cable
Cable
Cat. No. Size
48-53-2578 1/4" x 25' Drop Head
48-53-2579 1/4" x 25' Bulb
To prevent damage to the cable, do not
NOTICE
use in pipes with a larger than 2" diam-
eter.
Installing the Trapsnake™ Driver
(Sold Separately)
Read all safety warnings, instruc-
WARNING
tions, illustrations and specifica-
tions provided with the power tool.
Before installing the Trapsnake™ Driver, ensure the
auger's crank arm and knob is properly stored in the
crank arm housing. Always remove the battery before
inserting or removing the Trapsnake™ Driver.
1. To install the Trapsnake™ Driver, press the Driver
connector into the Trapsnake™ Driver connection
until it is locked into place.
2. To remove the Trapsnake™ Driver, hold the auger
firmly by the nose and pull the Trapsnake™ Driver
and auger apart.
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6. Crank arm and knob
7. Drum cover
8. Drum
9. Autofeed grip
10. Autofeed lockout
Cable Pipe
Style Diameter
1/2" to 2"
1/2" to 2"
WARNING
may be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles
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or glasses with side shields. Always wear
leather gloves over latex/rubber gloves to avoid
entanglement.
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Operating the Auger with
the Trapsnake™ Driver
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WARNING
the crank arm housing before operating the
Trapsnake™ Driver. The Driver may cause the
knob to spin rapidly and could be hazardous.
Using the forward/reverse switch:
1. For forward (clockwise) rotation, push in the for-
ward/reverse switch from the ► side of the tool.
Check the direction of rotation before use.
2. For reverse (counterclockwise) rotation, push in
the forward/reverse switch from the ◄ side of the
tool. Check direction of rotation before use.
3. To lock the trigger, push the forward/reverse
switch to the center position. The trigger will not
work while the forward/reverse switch is in the
center locked position. Always lock the trigger
or remove the battery pack before performing
maintenance, changing accessories, storing the
tool and any time the tool is not in use.
Starting, stopping and controlling speed:
The Trapsnake™ Driver may be used at any speed
from 0 RPM to full speed.
1. To start the Trapsnake™ Driver, insert an M12™
battery and pull the trigger.
2. To vary the driving speed, increase or decrease
pressure on the trigger. The further the trigger is
pulled, the greater the speed.
3. To stop the tool, release the trigger.
Inserting Auger Into Drain
There are three ways to use the auger - HAND
FEEDING, MANUAL cranking, and DRIVER driven.
Watch for these terms throughout the instruction for
more information.
1. DRIVER - Set the forward/reverse switch to the
forward position ►.
2. Check to make sure the cable lock is in the un-
locked position. If not, loosen the lock until the
cable can move freely.
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OPERATION

Only use accessories specifically
recommended for this tool. Others
Always ensure the auger's crank
arm and knob is properly stored in