S D S 2 0 0 P I P E D R A I N C L E A N E R
8
RUNNING THE MACHINE
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Do all pre-operational and operational safety checks from Chapter 1.
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Consider your security and stability as well as the orientation of the machine in the work area.
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Consider the work surface material, condition, strength, density and rigidity. These factors
directly affect the tools operation and user safety.
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Ensure the machine handle is free of grease or oil.
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Inspect the cable and couplings for damage or wear. Cable should be replaced when they are severely
corroded. Worn cable can be identified when the outside of the coil becomes flat.
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CAUTION: Worn or damaged cables can be extremely dangerous. If they break they can cause
serious injury.
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Inspect the cutter edges for sharpness or damage. Dull or damaged cutters can lead to binding and cable
breakage.
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If on a wall location (clean out), position the machine so that the front of the machine is as level to the
sewer inlet as possible. If on a ground location (floor clean out), position the machine with the output
approximately 2 feet from the sewer inlet.
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CAUTION: Too much room in between sewer inlet and front of machine can result in the cable
kinking and/or twisting, which can lead to cable breakage.
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Feed a section of cable into the front of the machine (see figure below). Make sure the cable goes into the
clutch carriage from the front of the machine. Fully feed the section all the way through leaving
approximately 1 foot remaining at the front.
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CAUTION: DO NOT couple more than one cable section at a time. Multiple sections should not be
allowed to come out the back of the machine (on the rubber safety hose side).
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Select appropriate cutter for the specific clog and pipe being cleaned. Install the cutter (see above section
for specifics on installing the cutter).
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User should be positioned in a way to safely keep control of the cable. They should be able to easily
release clutch handle and on/off switch.
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The user should also be in a position where they have a hand on the cable between the front of
machine and pipe inlet to control the cable twisting action when an obstruction is reached.
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Place cable into the pipe being cleaned and push cable in until it reaches a point where it stops.
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Plug the machine into power source.
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Make sure to put on safety equipment.
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Pull enough extra cable through the machine until it forms a half circle between the front of machine and
the sewer inlet line.
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Hold the cable loosely in the gloved hand.
