Model 88™
2.
If the power cord supplied with the machine
is not long enough, be sure to use a 3-wire
heavy-duty extension cord no more than 50
feet long and in good condition.
Using
lighter cords can result in severe power loss
and motor overheating.
3.
Wear leather gloves provided with the
machine. Never grasp a rotating cable with
a rag or cloth glove.
Could become wrapped
around cable and cause serious injury.
4.
Never operate machine with guard removed.
Fingers can get caught in the mechanism.
5.
Do not overstress cables.
Overstressing
cables because of an obstruction may cause
twisting, kinking, or breaking of the cable and
may result in serious injury.
6.
Machine is designed for one-person
operation.
Operator must control switch and
cable.
7.
Be careful when cleaning drains where
cleaning chemicals have been used. Avoid
direct contact with skin and eyes.
Drain
cleaning chemicals can cause serious burns as
well as damage the cable.
8.
Do not operate machine if operator or
machine is standing in water.
Will increase
risk of electrical shock.
9.
Wear safety glasses and rubber soled, non-
slip shoes.
Use of this safety equipment may
prevent serious injury.
10.
Before starting each job, check that the
cable is not broken or kinked, by checking
for wear or breakage.
Always replace worn
out (kinked or broken) cables with genuine
GENERAL replacement cables.
11.
Only use this tool in the application for
which it was designed. Follow the
instructions on the proper use of the
machine.
Other uses or modifying the drain
cleaner for other applications may increase risk
of injury.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI)
Your machine is equipped with a ground fault circuit
interrupter, which protects you against shock if a
short circuit should occur. Check that receptacle is
properly grounded. Test the GFCI before each use.
1. Plug into 120-volt receptacle.
2. Push test button. Indicator light will go out and
power to machine should cut off.
3. If light does not go out when test button is
pushed, equipment should not be used until
proper repairs can be made.
4. To restore power after test, push reset button.
With the reset button depressed, if the machine
doesn't start, stops while running, or if the
operator experiences a mild shock,
do not use
the machine!
Take it to a motor repair center or
return it to the factory for repairs.
Note:
The section of cord between the
wall plug and the GFCI is not in the
protected circuit.
Note:
The section of cord between
the wall plug and the GFCI is not in
the protected circuit.
Cables and Connectors
Your machine comes with one of two cable
connectors; “G” connectors for General
®
cables,
and “L” connectors to match Electric Eel-type
cables.
To couple the “G” cables, slide the tab on the male
connector into the slot in the female connector,
then turn the ring
until the button
pops up. To
disconnect, push
the button in with the coupling wrench. Then turn
the ring until it lines up with the slot in the
connector and slide cables apart.
To couple “L” cables, line up the solid pin in the
male connector with the L-shaped notch in the
female connector. Depress the spring pin and
push the male
connector into the
female connector.
To disconnect,
push down the spring pin with the coupling wrench.
Turn the male connector a quarter turn, then pull
the cables apart.
Cable Application Chart (Table 1)
Cable
Size
Cable
Type
Pipe
Size
Typical
Applications
*1-1/4” Proflex™
3" – 10"
Large Drains, Long
Runs, Roots
1-1-4" Flexichain™ 3" – 6"
Tight Traps, Difficult
Bends, Roots
**7/8"
Proflex™
2" – 3"
Small Drains (No
Roots)
*Proflex cables are available in 4, 8, and 10 ft. lengths.
Heavy-duty 5/8" inner spring and extra space outer
spring sections also available.
**Available only with "L" Connector (Part #6L78).
Adapter required (Part #78L-CDC).
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