There is a choice of available blades:
Blades
There are no set rules concerning the type of blade to be used in any situation. If a blade does not clear an
obstruction, try another.
Locate the machine about 60cm from the drain access. If it is not possible to get that close, pass the cable through
a flexible or metal pipe to prevent the cable from whipping under pressure.
Operation
Insert the blade into the female connector (for 9.5 and 12.77 mm cables) at the front-end of the cable and
securely tighten the connection ring and the stop washer.
It is recommended to start with the arrowhead or
spiral blade. Once the drain is cleared continue with the larger blades in order to scrape the insides of the pipe in
order to properly finish the job.
Place the cable inside the drain-pipe before applying pressure to the pedal.
Be sure that the motor control
switch is in the forward position.
IMPORTANT:
Always keep two hands on the cable, such as to guide the cable inside the drain towards the
obstruction with a firm and constant pressure.
DO NOT FORCE IT - LET THE BLADE DO THE WORK.
The cable must not be too loose, this will cause it to whip. If the cable starts to twist or coil up on itself release the
pedal and turn the drum to reel the cable back in and clear the coiled up cable. Reel any loose cable back into the
drum.
When working with ground level siphons it is best to run a small amount of water whilst the machine is running to
clear any debris.
If you have any problems with bends in the pipe put the machine into reverse whilst maintaining constant pressure
on the cable. This should not be done for more than a few seconds at a time since it may lead to cable whipping or
coiling.
If you still have trouble getting past a bend the cable is probably too large. Use a 6.35 or 8 mm cable.
Once the drain is cleared reel the cable back in with the machine operating in forward mode.
It is very
important that the cable does not get entangled either in the drum or the pipe.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE VAL 80 MANUAL DRAIN
CLEANING MACHINE ref.2912 00
2912 17
arrowhead
Starting tool, ideal for cutting and scraping
2912 13
spiral
Starting tool, for removing objects
2912 11
Half-moon blade
Finishing tool, perfect for fatty obstructions
2912 18
50mm side blade
Finishing tool, to clear the interior of the
drainpipes
