Speedrooter 92™
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE (Table 3)
Problem
Probable Cause
Solution
Cable kinks or breaks.
Operator forcing the cable.
Do not force the cable. Let the cutter do the work.
Too much slack between machine and
drain.
Allow no more than two feet between machine and drain.
Cable used in wrong size drain line.
A cable that is too large or too small in diameter for a line is
more likely to kink. (Consult Table 1
—
Cable Applications.)
Cable exposed to acid.
Clean and oil cables regularly.
Operator forcing the cable.
Do not force the cable. Let the cutter do the work.
Cable tangles in drum.
Machine running in reverse.
Do not run the machine in reverse to retract the cable from the
drain.
Drum stops while foot pedal de-
pressed.
Hole in pedal or hose.
Replace as required.
Hole in diaphragm switch.
If no hole found in pedal or hose, replace diaphragm switch.
Drum turns in one direction but not
other.
Reverse switch failure or momentary
contact switch.
Replace switch. Note: Momentary contact switch must be held in
position to use reverse.
Ground fault circuit interrupter trips
and will not reset.
Damaged power cord or extension
cord.
Replace cords.
Short circuit in motor.
Take motor to authorized repair center.
Faulty ground fault circuit interrupter.
Replace ground fault circuit interrupter.
Motor turns but drum does not.
Safety Slip Clutch (optional) engaged.
Do not force cable.
Failure to feed.
Cable tangled in drum.
Do not run machine in reverse. Use proper cable size. (Consult
Cable Application Chart
—
Table 1).
Feed misadjusted.
If feed tension knob is too loose the cable will slip. If it is too tight
the feed rollers will wear prematurely.
Feed roller frozen.
Clean and lubricate feed rollers regularly. Replace worn rollers.
Worn cable.
When cable coils wear flat, cable should be replaced.
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See pages 28 - 31 for Parts Lists and Schematic Diagrams.
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