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Speedrooter XL

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TO REMOVE DRUM 

1.  Remove belt guard by loosening the knob above the motor and 

pull belt guard forward. 

2.  Press down on motor and slide V-Belt off of drum.   
3.  Remove the cutter and connecting screw from the cable end.   
4.  Unscrew knob behind the front post and pull Power Cable Feed 

off the machine.   

5.  Loosen the knob on front post cap (SXL-120), then open cap. 
6.  Loosen  knob  on  rear  drum  shaft  clamp  (SXL-130),  then  open 

cap. 

7.  Lift drum clear of machine. 

 

TO INSTALL DRUM 

1.  Hang V-

Belt from motor pulley.  (64” belt for large drum, 57” for 

small.) 

2.  Place drum on the machine, positioning the shaft into rear drum 

clamp first.  Rotate the drum until the hole in the shaft fits over 
the guide pin in the clamp. 

3.  Then put the distributor tube into the front post clamp. 
4.  Close front and rear clamps.  Then tighten knobs. 
5.  Slip V-Belt under drum.   

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE BE-

FORE REMOVING DRUM FROM MACHINE!

 

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE  

BEFORE INSTALLING DRUM ON  MACHINE!

 

TO INSTALL CABLE IN DRUM 

To install cable in the drum, simply con-

nect the male end of the cable to the 
drum connecting cable, which is already 
attached to the drum.  Then remove the 

drum V-Belt and turn the drum clockwise, 
while pushing cable into the drum. 

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE  

BEFORE INSTALLING CABLE IN DRUM!

 

NOTE:  

The cable must lay in the drum in the correct direction or it will 

tangle in the drum. 

Summary of Contents for Speedrooter XL

Page 1: ...rofitable service However no machine is better than its operator Read understand and follow all safe ty 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 warnings and instructions for future reference SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...te the dust of fumes Only wear leather gloves Nev er use any other type of glove such as cloth rubber or coat ed gloves Never grasp a rotat ing cable with a rag These items could become wrapped around the cable and cause seri ous 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 F...

Page 3: ...efore turning the pow er tool ON A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury 5 Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations 6 Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or lo...

Page 4: ...f health hazards due to exposure to toxic or infectious materi al 8 Only use the drain cleaner for the recommended drain sizes Using the wrong size drain cleaner can lead to twisting kinking or breaking of the cable and may result in personal injury Specific Safety Information for Speedrooter XL 1 Only wear leather gloves Never use any other type of glove such as cloth rubber or coated gloves Neve...

Page 5: ... no fixed rules for what cutter to use If one tool doesn t take care of a stoppage simply try another FEATURES Adjustable Height Handle Motor Switch V Belt Truck Loading Wheel Drum Foot Pedal Distributor Tube Belt Guard Feed Pressure Control Knob Feed Control Lever Cutter Stair Climbers Wheel Brake Speedrooter XL shown Right with Cable Guide Tube Cat SXL GT THE SECTION OF CORD BETWEEN THE WALL PLU...

Page 6: ...e 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 When using the Power Cable Feed never operate machine without Guide Tube in place Can result in significan...

Page 7: ...rom 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 This is important to prevent the cable from tangling in the drum or in the line 12 When the cutter is near the drain openi...

Page 8: ...to rear drum clamp first Rotate the drum until the hole in the shaft fits over the guide pin in the clamp 3 Then put the distributor tube into the front post clamp 4 Close front and rear clamps Then tighten knobs 5 Slip V Belt under drum DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE BE FORE REMOVING DRUM FROM MACHINE DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE INSTALLING DRUM ON MACHINE TO INSTALL CABLE IN...

Page 9: ...nue to maintain the alignment of the components 5 The Feed Roller Axle should then be inserted through the same un threaded Axle hole and should continue to be guided through the Spacers and Bearings to the threaded Axle hole on the other side of the Carrier 6 Securely tighten the Axle to the Carrier with a 3 16 allen wrench DAMAGED ROLLER Excessive use may wear a roller to the point of failure It...

Page 10: ...ired Hole in diaphragm switch If no hole found in pedal or hose replace dia phragm switch Drum turns in one direction but not other Reverse switch failure or mo mentary 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 ex tension cord Replace cords Short circuit in moto...

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Page 12: ...Speedrooter XL General Wire Spring Co 1101 Thompson Avenue McKees Rocks PA 15136 412 771 6300 www drainbrain com General Wire Spring Co 2022 C XLOI 0422 ...

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