General Pipe Cleaners Speedrooter 92, Operating Instructions Manual

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Speedrooter 92™
DO NOT USE REVERSE TO PULL THE CABLE OUT OF
THE DRAIN. RUNNING MACHINE IN REVERSE CAN
CAUSE THE CABLE TO TANGLE IN THE DRUM.
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6. Don't allow slack in the cable between the machine and the drain
opening. If the cable starts to buck or build up too much twist ,
stop by taking your foot off of the pedal. Move the feed lever to
reverse and step on the pedal to retract excess cable back into
the cable. Then move the feed lever to forward and continue
feeding at a slower rate.
7. If you're having trouble getting around tight bends, try putting the
machine in reverse while applying steady pressure.
Don't do this for more than a few seconds at a time since this
could cause tangling in the drum or kinking.
8. If you still can't get around the bend, you're probably using too
large a cable. Switch to a 5/8" or 1/2” diameter cable. (See Cable
Application Chart — Table 1)
9. When the cable reaches the stoppage, allow the cable to pro-
gress forward slowly, chewing into the stoppage as it goes. This
slow forward movement will reduce stress on the cable while
doing a more thorough cleaning job. A back and forth action
often works best.
10. Be careful not to let the cutter get caught in the stoppage as you
work through it. This can cause kinking and breaking of the ca-
ble. When you feel the cable starting to twist in your hands, stop
the machine and retract the cable. This will free the cutter from
the obstruction. Then allow the cable to move forward slowly into
the stoppage. Remember, no cutting takes place when the
blades stop turning.
11. After the line has been opened, retract the cable by moving the
feed lever up. Make sure the motor switch is in the forward posi-
tion.
12. When you hear the end of the cable near the drain opening, take
your foot off of the pedal to stop drum rotation. Never retract the
cutter from the drain opening while the cable is rotating. The
cable could whip and cause serious injury. Do not retract cutter
into the Guide Tube.
DO NOT RUN MOTOR IN REVERSE FOR MORE THAN A
FEW SECONDS AT A TIME SINCE THIS COULD CAUSE
THE CABLE TO KINK OR TANGLE IN THE DRUM.
IF CABLE TANGLES IN DRUM
This is caused by using too much pressure when feeding the cable or
feeding the cable into the line while running the machine in reverse.
To untangle the cable, rotate the drum in opposite direction. This will
usually get the cable to lie in the drum properly.
If the cable has become badly tangled, which shouldn’t occur if used
properly, it may be necessary to pull the entire cable out of the drum
and reinstall it. (See “How to Install Cable” section.)
Hint: It's often helpful to have a small stream of water running in
the line to wash the cuttings away while the machine is in operation
and after.
HOW TO INSTALL CABLE IN DRUM
1. Connect the male end of the cable to the drum connecting cable
already attached to the drum.
2. Remove the V-Belt.
3. Turn the drum clockwise with one hand while pushing the cable
into the drum with the other.
4. Be certain that the cable goes into the drum in a clockwise direc-
tion as you look at the front of the machine, or the cable will tan-
gle in the drum.
5. Replace the V-Belt after cable is installed.
Note: The cable should lay in the drum in a clock-
wise direction.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE
BEFORE INSTALLING CABLE IN DRUM!
HOW TO REMOVE DRUM
1. Remove belt guard by loosening the knob above the motor.
2. Push the motor down far enough to slide the V-Belt off of the
drum.
3. Remove the cutter and connecting screw from the cable end.
4. Unscrew knob behind the front post and pull the Power Cable
Feed off of the machine.
5. With one hand on the cable, loosen
the knob on front post cap, then
open cap. The Flexitube will spring
up out of the cap. (See Figure 1.)
6. Unscrew the ringbolt in the center
of the drum and slide the drum off
of the drum shaft and lift it out of
the way.
Figure 1
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE
BEFORE REMOVING DRUM!
SPECIAL OPERATIONS
IF CABLE GETS CAUGHT IN LINE
The motor can be reversed to free the cable if it gets caught in line.
(Note: if using Power Cable Feed, putting motor in reverse will cause
the feed control lever to operate opposite of normal.)
Hint: An easier way to remove the drum is by tipping the Speed-
rooter on its side, opposite the brake handle, and rolling the drum off
of the machine.
1. Move motor switch to the reverse position.
2. Step on the foot pedal while pulling on the cable.
3. After cable is loose, move motor switch back into forward posi-
tion.