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power cord along the clear path selected earlier.
If the power cord does not reach the outlet, use
an extension cord in good condition.
Warning
To avoid electric shock and electrical fires, never
use an extension cord that is damaged or does
not meet the following requirements:
If the wire thickness is too small, the cord may
overheat,
melting the cord’s insulation or
causing nearby objects to ignite. To reduce risk
of
electrical
shock,
keep
all
electrical
connections dry and off the ground. Do not touch
plug with wet hands.
Set-Up For 5/16
″
Cable Adapter (Optional)
1. Make sure FOR/OFF/REV switch is in the
OFF position.
2. Pull ten inches of cable from cable adapter
and slide into back of A150.
3. Lift plunger pin on cable adapter and depress
clutch handle on machine to allow cable adapter
to slip into drilled hole (Figure4). Be sure plunger
has locked into machine.
Fig 4
NOTE! By pulling down hard on clutch handle,
the adapter will spin. With an upward snap of
clutch handle, the adapter will stop instantly,
preventing overrun or kinking. The built-in brake
increases life of cable.
4. Position machine as close to line opening as
possible and follow same set-up procedure as
described for
use with 5/8″ sectional cable.
5. Check that the adapter stops instantly when
clutch handle is pulled upward. If adapter coasts,
see Special Procedures section to adjust brake.
Operating Instructions
WARNING
Wear mitts with rivets provided with machine.
Never grasp a rotating cable with a rag, loose
fitting cloth or leather glove that may become
wrapped around the cable causing serious injury.
Always wear eye protection to protect your eyes
against dirt and other foreign objects. Wear
rubber soled, non-slip shoes.
Be very careful when cleaning drains where
cleaning compounds have been used. Wear
gloves when handling cable and avoid direct
contact to the skin and especially the eyes and
facial area as serious burns can result. Do not
operate if clutch handle is damaged or does not
function properly. Clutch is a safety feature
designed to stop rotation of cable or adapters
when released.
It is important to know approximate distance
from inlet to main sewer or septic tank.
Over-running cable too far into main sewer or
septic tank can cause cables to knot up and
prevent their return through small line.
Cleaning Drain using 5/8
″ Sectional Cable
1. Assume the correct operating posture in order
to maintain proper balance.
Should an unexpected situation arise, this
posture provides you with the opportunity to
safely keep control of the machine and cable.
• Be sure you can quickly release the clutch
handle.
• Hand must be on the cable to control its
twisting action when it hits an obstruction.
• Must have access to FOR/OFF/REVERSE
switch.
2. Without turning the machine on, pull sufficient
cable out of the machine to start tool and cable
into the drain inlet. Push cable into inlet as far as
it will go.
3. Pull enough extra cable through machine to
form almost a half circle between machine and
