General Sewerooter T-3, Operating Instructions Manual

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Sewerooter T-3™
Cutter Application Chart (Table 2)
Cutter Cat. # Typical Applications
Arrow
Head
AH
Starting tool, ideal for cutting
and scraping.
1-1/2‖
U-Cutter
1-1/2UC
Starting tool, works well in
grease stoppages.
2‖ Side
Cutter
Blade
2SCB
Finishing tool, for scraping
inside edges of pipe.
3‖ Side
Cutter
Blade
3SCB
Finishing tool, for scraping
inside edges of pipe.
4‖ Side
Cutter
Blade
4SCB
Finishing tool, for scraping
inside edges of pipe.
3‖ Rotary
Saw
Blade
3RSB
Finishing tool, for cutting and
scraping.
Retrieving
Tool
RTR-1
To remove or retrieve loose
objects.
Flexible Leader
LE-1
Tool for negotiating around
difficult bends.
Note: There are no fixed rules for what cutter to use. If one tool doesn't
take care of a stoppage, simply try another.
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1. Place machine at a distance of not greater than two feet of drain
opening. If you can’t place the machine this close to the drain
opening, run the cable through a pipe or a metal guide tube to
prevent cable whipping. The Sewerooter T-3 Guide Tube (T3-
GT) is ideal for this. Guide Tube Extensions (GTE) are also avail-
able.
2. Position the air foot pedal for easy accessibility. The machine is
designed for one-person operation. Be sure you can quickly re-
move your foot from the pedal in an emergency.
3. Be sure the motor switch is in the off position.
4. Select the proper cutting tool (See Cutter Application Chart—
Table 2). A good tool to start with is the Arrow Head or 1-1/2‖ U-
Cutter. After the line is opened, follow with larger blades, which
scrape the inside edges of the pipe, assuring a real cleaning job.
If you’re having difficulty getting around a P-trap or close bend,
attach the Flexible Leader (for 1/2" cable only).
5. Insert the cutter into the female connector at the end of the cable
and tighten the connecting screw and lock washer firmly in place.
OPERATION
SET-UP
OPERATION
1. Begin by pulling the cable from the
drum and sliding it into the drain as
far as it will go.
2. Tighten the knob at the top of the
Power Cable Feed so that the feed
roller presses against the cable. Be
sure not to over tighten since this
could cause excess cable wear.
Note: The Power Cable Feed is
designed for use with 3/8‖ and 1/2‖
cables only.
3. The feed lever controls the feeding rate and direction of the ca-
ble. Move the lever down to feed the cable out of the drum. The
further the lever is moved downward, the faster the cable will
feed out. Move the lever up to retract the cable into the drum.
When the lever is in the middle (neutral) position, the cable will
spin in place.
MAKE SURE THE MOTOR SWITCH
IS IN THE „OFF‟ POSITION!
Reverse
Neutral
Forward
Feed Pressure Knob
Feed Control
Lever
4. Move the motor switch to the forward position. Then with a
gloved hand on the guide tube, depress the air foot pedal to start
machine.
5. Feed the cable into the line and against the obstruction with a
firm, even pressure. Adjust the feeding rate to the resistance
met. Do not force the cable – let the cutter do the work. The job
won’t get done any faster and you could damage the cable.
DO NOT USE TOO MUCH FORCE –
LET THE CUTTER DO THE WORK.
6. Don't leave too much slack in the cable since this will cause
whipping. If the cable starts to bend or build up too much twist,
release pressure on the foot pedal and rotate the drum in the
opposite direction to relieve the twist on the cable. Push any
excess cable back into the drum and then continue.
DO NOT ALLOW TOO MUCH SLACK IN THE CABLE
BETWEEN MACHINE AND DRAIN OPENING SINCE
THIS CAN CAUSE CABLE WHIPPING.
7. If you're having trouble getting around tight bends, try putting the
machine in reverse while applying steady pressure. (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 operat-
ing the machine in reverse.