Flexi
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Rooter 100
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ATTACHING FLEXIBLE SHAFT EXTENSIONS
1. Make sure the machine is turned off and unplugged before attach-
ing any accessories.
2. Inspect the extension for damage and make any necessary re-
pairs. DO NOT use a damaged shaft, leader or extension.
3. Loosen the screws on the leader side of the shaft coupler so that
the leader can be inserted.
4. Insert the flexible shaft extension into the flexible shaft coupler
making sure it extends to the midpoint of the coupler and tighten
the screws to approximately 41 lb.-in. of torque.
CHECK THAT THE FLEXIBLE SHAFT COUPLER
SCREWS ARE TIGHT BEFORE EACH USE. USE THE
SUPPLIED LOCTITE
®
ANY TIME SCREWS ARE TIGHT-
ENED ONTO A LEADER. NEVER USE PERMANENT
THREAD LOCKER. SEE MANUFACTURER’S WEBSITE
FOR PROPER USE.
MAINTENANCE
Carefully inspect the flexible shaft and sheath before each use to
ensure that there are no signs of wear. If the end of the shaft is
frayed, trim the damage before attaching a cutter. If shaft and sheath
are damaged, cut off the worn length (See How to Repair Flexible
Shaft), or replace the entire shaft as needed.
Slip Clutch Adjustment
The Safety Slip Cutch is factory set for optimum performance. If you
need to adjust the clutch, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the machine is turning off and unplugged before mak-
ing any adjustments.
2. Remove the slip clutch cover with the machine in the upright posi-
tion. Set aside the 4 screws, washers, and lock nuts to be rein-
stalled later.
3. Lay the machine down and locate the standard hex nut and thin
hex nut on the slip clutch stem.
4. While holding the standard hex nut in place, loosen the thin hex
nut.
5. Hold the body of the slip clutch in place and tighten the standard
nut to increase the torque at which the clutch will slip and loosen
the standard nut to decrease the torque at which the clutch will
slip. The slip clutch should be set at a maximum of 65 lb.-in. of
torque.
6. Once the desired torque is achieved, hold the standard nut in
place and tighten the thin nut to lock it in place.
7. Stand the machine upright and reinstall the slip clutch cover.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE
BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE!
Removing Flexible Shaft from the Reel
1. Make sure the machine is turned off and unplugged before remov-
ing the flexible shaft from the reel.
2. Remove the slip clutch cover with the machine in the upright posi-
tion. Set aside the 4 screws, washers, and lock nuts to be rein-
stalled later.
3. Remove the casing clamp. Set aside the 2 screws to be reinstalled
later.
4. Remove the flexible shaft clamp from the slip clutch body. Set
aside the 4 screws to be reinstalled later.
5. Lay the machine down and pull the flexible shaft and sheath as-
sembly through the guide and out of the reel.
6. Reverse the procedure to load the flexible shaft back into the reel.
Tighten the 4 flexible shaft clamp screws to approximately 41 lb.-in
of torque.
Note:
Use the supplied Loctite
®
when the clutch cable clamp screws
are reinstalled. Never use permanent thread locker. See manufactur-
er's website for proper use.
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7
