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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT:
Read and be sure you understand the safety instructions for this
machine before operating it. DO NOT operate this cable drum machine if there is
any doubt in your mind as to how to use it safely or correctly.
1. For best results, position the cable drum machine within 2 feet of the drain.
2. Loosen the keyless chuck, pull a couple feet of cable out of the drum and begin to
feed cable into the drain. Continue feeding cable until you reach the clog.
3. Plug the power cable into the electrical socket.
4. Switch the drill direction to forward (FOR) and fully depress the trigger.
The cable will begin to turn. Keep one hand on cable when it is rotating.
Run for approximately 30 seconds and release trigger.
5. Loosen keyless chuck and try to feed additional cable into the drain. Tighten the
keyless chuck, depress trigger and run for another 30 seconds and
release trigger.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the obstruction has been cleared.
7. Unplug power cable from electrical socket; remove the remaining cable from
the inlet. The line should be washed thoroughly with a hose or power washer.
8. Hand feed the cable back into the drum. Finally, tighten the chuck (hand tight).
WARNING:
Do not allow the cable to get hung up on the obstruction. If the cable
end gets hung up on an obstruction, stop the motor and reverse (REV) the drill until
the cable becomes free. (This is the only time the drum should be run in reverse!)
Once free from the obstruction, turn motor to the forward (FOR) position and resume
clearance operation.
WARNING:
Do not allow cables to become “overstressed.” Overstressing cables
due to a stubborn obstruction or snag will create tension in the cable leading to
cable damage or an unpredictable cable reaction. If the cable becomes overstressed,
follow the same procedure as advised in the first "WARNING”
WARNING:
Never remove the cable from the inlet while it is rotating.
NOTE: Flush the cable with clean water as it is being retrieved from the inlet and
again before putting it away.
Reverse Operation
Running this cable drum machine in reverse should only be done if the cable
becomes blocked and only for a few seconds - enough to free the end of the cable.
If the cable gets caught on an obstruction, immediately release the trigger to allow
the machine to come to a complete stop. Loosen the chuck and turn the drill switch
to the (REV) position. Grasp the cable with a gloved hand and pull it while jogging
the trigger. When the cable is dislodged, place the drill switch in the forward (FOR)
position, tighten the chuck, and follow normal operating procedure.
Lubrication
Grease all exposed and moving parts after each use.
Storage
The cable drum machine must be kept in a dry, safe place, out of the reach of children.
SPECIAL
APPLICATIONS
(Fig. 1)
