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Speedrooter XL

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2.  Set drum down so that distributor tube is pointing up.  Unscrew 

knob  at  the  back  of  distributor  tube.    (See  Figure  1.)    This  un-
locks the distributor tube from the drum shaft.  Be careful not to 
lose the thrust bearing and race attached to the knob. 

3.  Slide the distributor tube off the shaft and out of the drum.  (See 

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. 

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. 

Figure 1

 

Figure 2

 

Figure 3

 

DO NOT USE REVERSE TO PULL THE CABLE 

OUT OF THE DRAIN.   

RUNNING MACHINE IN REVERSE CAN 

CAUSE THE CABLE TO TANGLE IN THE 

DRUM

.

 

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. 

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE  

BEFORE UNTANGLING CABLES 

 

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 

IN THE DRUM. 

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. 

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: 

1.  Remove drum from machine frame.  (See TO REMOVE DRUM.) 

Summary of Contents for Speedrooter XL

Page 1: ...rofitable service However no machine is better than its operator Read understand and follow all safe ty warnings and instructions provided with the product Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock and or serious injury Save all warnings and instructions for future reference SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...te the dust of fumes Only wear leather gloves Nev er use any other type of glove such as cloth rubber or coat ed gloves Never grasp a rotat ing cable with a rag These items could become wrapped around the cable and cause seri ous injury Always wear safety glasses and rubber soled non slip shoes Use of this safety equip ment may prevent serious injury Never operate machine with belt guard removed F...

Page 3: ...efore turning the pow er tool ON A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury 5 Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations 6 Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or lo...

Page 4: ...f health hazards due to exposure to toxic or infectious materi al 8 Only use the drain cleaner for the recommended drain sizes Using the wrong size drain cleaner can lead to twisting kinking or breaking of the cable and may result in personal injury Specific Safety Information for Speedrooter XL 1 Only wear leather gloves Never use any other type of glove such as cloth rubber or coated gloves Neve...

Page 5: ... no fixed rules for what cutter to use If one tool doesn t take care of a stoppage simply try another FEATURES Adjustable Height Handle Motor Switch V Belt Truck Loading Wheel Drum Foot Pedal Distributor Tube Belt Guard Feed Pressure Control Knob Feed Control Lever Cutter Stair Climbers Wheel Brake Speedrooter XL shown Right with Cable Guide Tube Cat SXL GT THE SECTION OF CORD BETWEEN THE WALL PLU...

Page 6: ...e Cable Application 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 When using the Power Cable Feed never operate machine without Guide Tube in place Can result in significan...

Page 7: ...rom 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 openi...

Page 8: ...to rear drum clamp first Rotate the drum until the hole in the shaft fits over the guide pin in the clamp 3 Then put the distributor tube into the front post clamp 4 Close front and rear clamps Then tighten knobs 5 Slip V Belt under drum DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE BE FORE REMOVING DRUM FROM MACHINE DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE INSTALLING DRUM ON MACHINE TO INSTALL CABLE IN...

Page 9: ...nue to maintain the alignment of the components 5 The Feed Roller Axle should then be inserted through the same un threaded Axle hole and should continue to be guided through the Spacers and Bearings to the threaded Axle hole on the other side of the Carrier 6 Securely tighten the Axle to the Carrier with a 3 16 allen wrench DAMAGED ROLLER Excessive use may wear a roller to the point of failure It...

Page 10: ...ired Hole in diaphragm switch If no hole found in pedal or hose replace dia phragm switch Drum turns in one direction but not other Reverse switch failure or mo mentary contact switch Replace switch Note Momentary contact switch must be held in position to use reverse Ground fault circuit interrupter trips and will not reset Damaged power cord or ex tension cord Replace cords Short circuit in moto...

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