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Turn the main machine switch to the “on” position (“R” for general cutting forward clockwise).
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NOTE: The machine will turn on, but the cable will not spin yet (until the clutch handle is
depressed.
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With gloved hand on the cable, pull down the clutch handle with the opposite hand. Push down on the half
circle of the cable until the cable advances downwards.
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NOTE: A quick action up or down on the clutch handle is preferred so as to keep the three-jaw set
in the clutch from wearing out too quickly.
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As soon as the cable half circle has advanced forward and there is no longer slack in the circle, release the
handle clutch so it stops spinning the cable.
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Pull 8”-10” of cable out with the gloved hand to form another half circle.
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Repeat the feeding process until resistance or obstruction is encountered. This will be the blockage. The
can identify the blockage by difficulty feeding cable and a cable twisting motion in the operators hands.
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If more cable is required to reach an obstruction, the following procedure should be followed.
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Turn machine off.
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Loop the end of the cable that is currently in the line back in the line to secure it from moving.
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Insert another section of line through the front of the machine (female end first). Keep 1’ of the
line out.
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Attach the cable in the line to the cable in the machine.
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Proceed with feeding cable operations.
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If the cable becomes overloaded in the clog, relieve the load tension by pulling back on the cable with
short jerking motion to free the cutter. Slowly advance the cutter forward into the clog. Repeat the
process until the clog is free.
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NOTE: Make sure cutters are always spinning when progressing into an obstruction and do not
force the cable. Progress and time taken in a clog depends on the nature of the obstruction and
cutters being used.
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CAUTION: DO NOT allow tension to build up in the drain cleaning cable. This can happen if the
cutter has stopped rotating due to a blockage, but the motor clutch and cable continue to spin.
This can cause a lot of torque on the cable causing it to suddenly twist potentially wrapping
around an arm or hand. Be extremely aware when cutting through a blockage. Cut slowly and
carefully when feeding the cable.
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NOTE: If the tool gets stuck in an obstruction and the manual dislodging procedure will not work,
there is a special procedure that can be tried using the reverse “L” counter-clockwise switch on
the on/off switch.
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The “L” reverse procedure should only be used to free an obstruction. Running the
machine in reverse can cause damage to the drain cleaning cable. Only switch to “L”
after motor has come to a complete stop. Switch to “L” engage clutch handle only until
cable is free. Release as soon as tool is free of obstruction. Turn unit off and turn to
“R” and commence normal cutting operation.
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WARNING: Never operate the machine in “L” reverse position for any other purposes.
Operating in reverse can cause damage to the cable and operator.
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Once obstruction is clear, turn the machine to “off “position.
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To retrieve the cable from the sewer line, the following process should be followed.
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Leave the machine in the “R” forward cutting position.
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Engage the clutch.
