S D S 2 0 0 P I P E D R A I N C L E A N E R
11
Troubleshooting
Note
SERVICING SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
DON’T FORGET TO UNPLUG POWER TO UNIT PRIOR TO SERVICE!
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Motor does not
start
Machine unplugged
Plug into power source
Fuse blown
Replace the fuse
Capacitor blown
Replace capacitor
Bad on/off switch
Replace Switch
The cutters will not
cut
Cutting blade is dull
Replace or sharpen blade
Cutter is damaged
Replace cutter
Too much force being applied
Cut slower
Cable is not
turning
Main channel is rusted
Take apart and remove rust
Clutch is worn down
Replace clutch
Handle not pressed down all the way
Engage clutch handle down all the way
The cable spins,
but does not move
forward or reverse
This is a non-automatic forward/reverse drain
cleaner. This is a sectional type drain cleaner.
It does not go in and out automatically
Consult the operating manual for procedures on
standard operating procedures
Damaged Cable
Dull cutters
Replace cutters
Cutters not assembled in correct sequence
Put cutters in correct sequence
Low quality pipe
Make sure only pipe of good quality is used
Bad quality or insufficient thread cutting oil
Use only thread cutting oil in adequate quantity
Pipe turns while
threading
3-jaw clutch not tight
Tighten handwheel clutch
3-jaw clutch teeth dirty
Clean with wire brush
3 jaw clutch teeth damaged or dull
Replace 3-jaw clutch
Cable broken in the
Pipe
Incorrect operations
See operational protocols. Get drill with helical
shaft and extension to collect the broken cable
Prolonged use in “L” Reverse
Cable is stuck
Pipe has many turns and is very long
Increase push/pull force during operations
Change direction/angle of the cable
Cable will not cut
through blockage
Blockage too hard
Gently push and pull the cable rotating
clockwise. Have patience, sometimes
obstructions take a while to clear
Use a different set up, smaller or larger. Operator
experience comes into play on this
Complicated path to the blockage
Find a shorter route to the blockage
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