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OPERATIONAL NOTES
• Before feeding begins, make sure the cable on the entry side of the cable feeder
(between the cable reels and the cable feeder) is NOT slack.
• The cable on the exit side of the Cable Feeder should REMAIN SLACK DURING THE
ENTIRE PULL. Do not allow this cable to become taut.
• Keep the speed control at a low setting at the start of the pull.
• Use the speed control to adjust the rate of cable feed to equal that of the cable
puller. Proper use of the speed control should prevent the operator from having to
turn the Cable Feeder off and on during the feeding operation.
• When feeding a cable with a smaller diameter (such as a ground cable) than the
other cables being fed, the smaller cable may tend to feed at a faster rate. To
remedy this:
• Stop the Feeder, then push down and turn the tension adjustment handle to
release the tension adjustment arms from the ratchet studs. Then raise the
upper drive arms. (See photo on the bottom of Page 11).
• Pull back the excess small cable that has built up at the exit end of the
Cable Feeder.
• Lower the upper drive arms and push down on the tension adjustment handle
until the tension adjustment arms engage the ratchet studs.
• Restart the pull.
• If slippage is a problem, more separation may be needed between the ground cable
and the larger cables. Simply place the ground cable in the farthest slot to the left of
the cable separator and skip a slot between the ground cable and the larger cable.
• If necessary, more than one cable may be placed in a single slot of the Cable Separator.
• If the cable feeding off the reels approaches the Cable Feeder at too steep of an angle,
the Cable Feeder may tend to lift. To avoid, move the Cable Feeder further away from
the reel(s) or anchor the Cable Feeder by using the (4) four anchor brackets located on
the bottom of the Cable Feeder or feed the cable from the bottom of the reel.
1) Before use, make sure each tire is inflated to 50 PSI.
2) Chains and bearings are permanently lubricated and should not require any
additional lubrication.
3) Keep all components clean and free of any debris.
MAINTENANCE
KEEP THIS ANGLE
AS SMALL AS POSSIBLE