Model 88™
Cutter Application Chart (Table 2)
Catalog #
Cutter
“G”
Conn.
“L”
Conn. Typical Applications
Spear
Head
G-SHD L-SHD
Starting tool, gets the
water flowing
Hook Auger
G-HA L-HA
Starting tool, to
remove loose objects.
2" U-
Cutter
G-2UC L-2UC
Starting tool, for
cutting and scraping.
3" Heavy
Duty
Side Cutter
G-3HDSC L-3HDSC
Finishing tool, for
scraping inside edges
of pipe.
3" Heavy
Duty
Saw Blade
G-3HDB L-3HDB
Heavy duty tool for
cutting roots.
4" Rotary
Saw
Blade
G-4RSB L-4RSB For cutting roots.
Retrieving
Tool
G-RTR-2 L-RTR-2
For removing loose
objects and broken
cables.
Note: There are no fixed rules for what cutter to use. If
one tool doesn't take care of a stoppage, simply try
another.
Operating Instructions
1. Use LEATHER gloves only, when handling the
cable. A cloth glove might get caught between
the coils of the cable while it is rotating.
2. Insert cutting tool in female connector at the
front of the cable section. A good tool to start
with is the Spear Head or 2” U-Cutter. On
cables with “G” connectors, be sure the
connector locking ring is turned far enough for
the plunger pin to click into place. On cables
with “L” connectors, twist the cables until the
plunger pin pops out.
3. Push the cable section and cutter into the pipe.
If first cable goes easily, push several sections
into the pipe until resistance is met. Then
attach the male end of the last cable to the
machine.
4. On machines using the “G” cables, you can
connect the male connector of the cable to the
machine by twisting the knurled ring on the
Cable Drive Coupler until the plunger pin clicks
into place. On machines using “L” cables, twist
the cable until the plunger pin springs out.
5. Pull the machine back until the slack is out of
the cable. With the motor switch in the
Forward
position and, while standing behind
the machine, press down on the switch
mounted on the handle and walk with the cable
into the line. Do not allow slack in the cable
since this will cause cable whipping. If the
cable starts to buckle or twist, take your hand
off the switch and the motor will spin in the
opposite direction to relieve the twist.
DO NOT PUSH THE MACHINE FASTER THAN
THE CABLE FEEDS INTO THE LINE. IF YOU
DO, THE CABLE WILL WHIP AND MAY KINK.
6. When all but the last two or three feet of cable
section have fed into the line, stop the machine.
If you are using the “G” connectors, simply twist
the knurled ring on the Cable Drive Coupler 90°
and detach the cable from the machine. If you
are using the “L” cables, disconnect the cable
from the machine using the Coupling Wrench.
7. Pull the machine back from the drain opening
about ten feet. Attach the female coupling of
the next section to the male coupling of the
cable in the line. Then connect the male
coupling of the cable to the machine. Repeat
until you have reached the stoppage.
8. If the section is not feeding through a trap or
bend, remove the switch from the handle of the
machine and place it near the drain opening so
it can be used as a foot pedal. Then take the
Cable Feeding Tool and press it against the
cable at the drain opening. Step on the foot
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