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Mini-Rooter XP
®
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Cable Application Chart (Table 1)
Cable
Size
Pipe
Size
Typical
Applications
Max.
Capacity
1/2" 3" to 4" Roof Stacks and Small Floor Drains
(No roots)
75 ft.
3/8" 2" to 3" Roof Stacks, Laundry Lines and Small
Drains
75 ft.
*5/16"
1-1/2"
to 2"
Sinks, Basins and Small Drains
50 ft.
*1/4"
1-1/4"
to 2"
Small Lines, Tubs and Shower Drains
50 ft.
*The 1/4” and 5/16” diameter cables are for use with the J
-Drum.
Cutter Application Chart (Table 2)
Cutter
Cat. #
Typical Applications
Cutters for 3/8” and 1/2”Cables
Arrow Head
AH
Starting tool, ideal for cutting and
scraping.
Boring
Gimlet
BG
Starting tool, to remove loose
objects.
1-
1/2”
U-Cutter
1-1/2UC
Finishing tool, works well in
grease stoppages.
2” Side
Cutter Blade
2SCB
Finishing tool, for scraping inside
edges of pipe.
Note: There are no fixed rules for what cutter to use. If one tool
doesn’t take care of a stoppage, simply try another.
NOTE:
Do not operate machine if warning labels on the switch box
and power cord are missing or illegible.
Folding Handle
Momentary
Contact
Motor Switch
V-Belt
Front Drum Hub
Open Drum
Cable
Front Post Knob
Cutter
Guide Tube
Feed Control
Lever
Feed
Pressure
Knob
Belt Guard
FEATURES
- Open Drum Mini-Rooter XP
1. The Guide Tube Holder on the Mini-Rooter XP should already be
installed when you receive the machine. If not, follow the illustra-
tion below for assembly.
2. To secure the end of the Guide Tube, hold the Guide Tube
Holder to one side of the frame.
3. Bend the Guide Tube back into the Holder so that it catches a
coil near the end of the Guide Tube. (See photo below.)
THE CABLE AND SPRING ARE UNDER TENSION
WHEN ATTACHED TO THE HOLDER.
USE CAUTION WHEN RELEASING THE GUIDE TUBE
FROM THE HOLDER.
INSTALLING GUIDE TUBE HOLDER
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