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2. Loosen thumbscrew and pull sufficient cable out of the
drum and place the end of the cable as far into the inlet
as possible. The machine should be NO MORE THAN 2’
from the drain opening. With around 4’ of uncovered
cable between the drain opening and drum opening.
This cable should form a slight arch. NEVER FORCE
cable down the line. When the cable will not feed
further into the drain pipe the cable is probably stuck
against an elbow or joint in the pipe or may have
reached the clog.
Do not continue to force cable
into the drain pipe. This can
cause the cable to twist, buckle,
kink or break.
3. Tighten thumbscrew.
4. Place the motor in the forward (FOR) position and slowly
depress the footswitch to start the machine. The drum
will begin to turn as will the cable.
5. While depressing the foot switch, apply slight pressure
to the top of the arch of cable with both gloved hands. If
your cutter is at an elbow, this will help the cutter “jump”
the elbow, freeing it to continue through the drain. If your
cutter is at the clog, the cable will not feed further.
6. Continue steps 2-5 until you have reached your clog.
7. Let the cutter do the work. Do not use too much force.
Do not continue to force cable into the drain pipe.
This can cause the cable to twist, buckle, kink or
break.
Continue applying pressure to the arch of the
cable until the cutter has cleared past the clog.
If the cutter is stuck in the clog, turn the machine into
the OFF position, then to REV and slowly press the
foot switch. Let the machine run slowly in reverse,
stopping the motor often to checking if the cutter has
become released, by manually retrieving the cable into
the drum. ONLY run the motor in REV if the cutter has
become caught. If the cable begins to get stuck or
buckle/kink/ twist, immediately remove your foot from
the foot switch while firmly holding the cable with
both hands. Allow the machine to come to a complete
stop and the tension to release from the cable. Turn
the machine off and immediately manually rotate the
cable in the opposite direction until the twist or buckle
has been removed.
If drum continues to rotate under power when the
cable/cutter is stuck, the cable can twist, buckle, kink
or break.
Retrieving the Cable
1. Move the motor switch to the OFF position. Do not
operate the motor in reverse.
2. Unplug the power cord.
3. Loosen the thumbscrew and hand feed all the cable
back into the drum, cleaning in cold water then oiling
the cable as you go. It is recommended that the cable
is continuously flushed through with clean water and
oiled as it is being retrieved from the pipe and again
before putting it away. This will prolong cable life and
prevent unpleasant odors as well as the damaging
effects of drain cleaning compounds.
4. Once all of the cable is fed back into the drum, tighten
the thumbscrew.
Post-Operation Maintenance
1. Drain water from drum. Your model is equipped with
a drain hole in the cable drum. Water, sediment and
debris can corrode cable – remove the drum from the
machine (see “To Remove Drum from Frame” below)
and place it face down to allow all the water to drip
out. This should be done after every use.
MACHINE MAINTENANCE
The motor switch should be OFF and machine
unplugged prior to preforming any maintenance,
adjusting, or cleaning the machine to reduce the risk
of electric shock, fire, serious injury or death.
Cables
• The metal cable should be thoroughly cleaned with
water and lubricated to prolong cable life and prevent
unpleasant odors as well as the damaging effects of
sediment and drain cleaning compounds. Cleaning and
lubricating should occur prior to storing the machine.
Regularly inspect cables for damage.
• Replace cables that are worn or kinked.
Cleaning the Drum Machine
• This machine is equipped with a drain hole in the cable
drum. It is recommended prior to storage, all water
residues should be removed from the drum. Remove the
drum from the machine (see “To Remove Drum from
Frame” below) and place it face down. This will allow
all of the water to drip out. Confirm the drum is dry prior
to storing.
Lubrication
The cable will need to be lubricated after each use.
Storage
Store machine in a dry, safe, secured place, out of the
reach of children and people unfamiliar with this machine.
