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drain cleaner with one person controlling the
cable and another person controlling the foot
switch. This can lead to twisting, kinking and
breaking of the cable.
4. With the cable rotating in the FOR
(FORWARD)
direction,
move
the
AUTOFEED
control handle to the ADVANCE position
until it engages and advances the cable.
ADVANCE (or RETRIEVE) can be almost
90° from the NEUTRAL position (Figure8).
The rotating cable will work into the drain as
you control the cable with your gloved hand.
Do not allow the cable to build up outside the
drain, bow or curve. This can allow the cable
to twist, kink or break.
Figure 8
Maintenance Instructions
WARNING
Make sure machine is unplugged from power
source before performing maintenance or
making any adjustment.
Lubrication
Lubricate machine with grease at grease fitting
(located on jaw housing) once a week if used
every day; once a month if used less. Place a
drop of oil on each of the bearing points, thrust
bearing, clutch jaws, etc., at least once a year.
Cables
Cables should be thoroughly flushed with water
to prevent damaging effects of sediment and
drain cleaning compounds.
Periodically lubricate cables and couplings.
When not in use, store cables indoors to prevent
deterioration by the elements.
Cables should be replaced when they become
severely corroded or worn. A worn cable can be
identified when outside of coils become flat.
Machine Storage
Motor-driven equipment must be kept indoors or
well covered in rainy weather. Store the machine
in a locked area that is out of reach of children
and people unfamiliar with drain cleaners. This
machine can cause serious injury in the hands of
untrained users.
If machine has been exposed to freezing
weather, unit must be run for ten (10) to twenty
(20) minutes without load to warm up. Failing to
do this will result in frozen bearings. If machine is
exposed to weather for a period of time,
moisture will form across motor windings
causing motor to burn out.
