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Metro-Rooter

™

Operating Instructions

For 3‖ through 10‖ lines

(75mm—250mm)

our Metro-Rooter is designed to give

you years of trouble-free, profitable ser-
vice. However, no machine is better than
its operator.

ead, understand and follow all safety

warnings and instructions provided with
the product. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric
shock and/or serious injury. Save all warn-
ings and instructions for future reference.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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Page 1: ...profitable ser vice However no machine is better than its operator Read understand and follow all safety warnings and instructions provided with the product Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock and or serious injury Save all warn ings and instructions for future reference SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...s Only wear leather gloves Never use any other type of glove such as cloth rubber or coated gloves Never grasp a rotating cable with a rag These items could become wrapped around the cable and cause serious injury Always wear safety glasses and rubber soled non slip shoes Use of this safety equip ment may prevent serious injury Never operate machine with belt guard removed Fingers can get caught b...

Page 3: ...event electric shock from the extension cords 9 Keep all electric connections dry and off the ground Reduces the risk of electric shock 10 DO NOT touch plugs or tools with wet hands Reduces the risk of electric shock Personal Safety 1 Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medicatio...

Page 4: ... careful when cleaning drains where cleaning chemicals have been used Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes Drain cleaning chemicals can cause serious burns as well as damage the cable 9 Do not operate machine if operator or machine is standing in water Will increase risk of electrical shock 10 Wear safety glasses and rubber soled non slip shoes Use of this safety equipment may prevent serious i...

Page 5: ...the cable and tighten the connecting screw and lock washer firmly in place MAKE SURE THE MOTOR SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION 5 Cable Application Chart Table 1 Cable Size Pipe Size Typical Applications 1 2 3 to 4 Laundry Tubs Roof Vents Stacks No roots 5 8 3 to 6 Floor Drains Clean Outs Roots 3 4 4 to 10 Large Drains Long Runs Roots Operation 1 Before stepping on the foot pedal pull cable from the ...

Page 6: ...re If using Power Cable Feed putting motor in reverse will cause the feed control lever to operate opposite of normal Note If your machine is equipped with a momentary contact reverse switch you must hold the switch in position when operating the machine in reverse Don t do this for more than a few seconds at a time as this could cause tangling in the drum or kinking 8 If you still can t get aroun...

Page 7: ...ont post cap From the outside of the front post push the ca ble down with one hand to secure the Flexitube in position within the clamp then close the cap and tighten the knob with the other hand DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE INSTALLING CABLES OR DRUMS Note The cable should lay in the drum in a clockwise direction IF CABLE TANGLES IN DRUM This is almost always caused by using too muc...

Page 8: ...sassem bly is normally required Failure to feed can usually be traced to the following possibilities DIRT ACCUMULATION Over time dirt can harden enough to stop roller rotation Flushing with water followed by liberal oiling can usually restore function If disassembly is required proceed as follows 1 Remove the feed tension knob springs and spring plunger Note the positioning of these parts to ease ...

Page 9: ...ed component Hole in diaphragm switch If no problem found with the pedal or hose replace the diaphragm switch Drum turns in one direction but not the other Faulty reverse switch or faulty momentary contact switch Replace switch Note Momentary contact switch must be held in position to use reverse Ground Fault Inter rupter trips and will not reset Damaged power cord or exten sion cord Replace cords...

Page 10: ...ashers ME 604 20 Power Cord w GFCI ME 610 Foot Switch Reverse Switch Assembly ME 610 A Box Only w Cover Screws ME 610 B Foot Pedal Hose CAT NO DESCRIPTION ME 610 C Cable Tie ME 610 D Pedal Only ME 610 E Power Switch Diaphragm ME 610 F Air Hose ME 610 G Reverse Switch 3 Way ME 610 J Barbed Adapter ME 610 N Strain Relief Nut ME 615 Belt Guard ME 616 Knob for Belt Guard METRO ROOTER POWER CABLE FEED ...

Page 11: ...Metro Rooter General Wire Spring Co 1101 Thompson Avenue McKees Rocks PA 15136 412 771 6300 www drainbrain com General Wire Spring Co 2009 C MEOI 0309 ...

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