6
FOR/OFF/REVERSE switch in FOR (forward)
position.
NOTE! The motor will start but cable will not
rotate.
5. With mitted hand on cable, push down on
clutch handle with opposite hand to engage
cable. Push down on top of the cable loop with a
definite snap to advance the cable.
Fig 5
NOTE! A slow or gradual engaging of the clutch
handle causes excessive wear of the jaw set.
The clutch is instant-acting and returning clutch
handle to its original position frees cable
instantly.
6. As soon as excess cable has gone into line,
release clutch handle and pull six to ten inches
of cable out of machine with mitted hand.
7. Continue to feed the cable into the line until
resistance or obstruction is encountered. This
will become apparent to operator as it will be
difficult to feed additional cable into line and/or
the cable will have a tendency to twist sideways
in operator’s hands.
8. If cable loads down in the obstruction, relieve
load by pulling back on cable with short, quick
jerks to free cutter. Slowly advance cable back
into the obstruction.
Repeat this process until the obstruction is clear.
Remember, make sure the cutter is rotating at all
times and never force the cable. At this point,
progress depends upon the sharpness of the
tool and
nature of the obstruction.
WARNING
Do not allow tension to build up in the cable. This
will happen if the cutting tool hits a snag and
stops turning, but the motor and cable continue
to rotate. Torque builds until the cable suddenly
twists, potentially wrapping around your hand or
arm. This can happen quickly and without
warning, so proceed slowly and carefully as you
feed the cable into the drain. Releasing clutch
handle will stop the cable rotating and releases
the torque. If tool gets hung up in an obstruction,
refer to Reverse Operating Instructions in the
“Special Procedures” section.
9.
Once
obstruction
is
cleared,
it
is
recommended that operator flush debris from
line with running water. Repeat Step 8 several
times if necessary for thorough cleaning job and
then work cable through additional stoppages as
required.
10. To add cable, the following procedure should
be followed:
• After reaching the end of each cable section,
turn the machine OFF.
• Secure the cable by looping it in the line (Fig 6).
Figure 6 – Looping Cable In Line
This procedure is especially useful when
cleaning a line that has rapid fall, such as
working from a stack line.
• With line secured, insert another section of
cable in through the front of the machine (female
end first) until approximately one foot remains
out the front of the machine.
• Attach cable to cable in line and resume
operation.
11. To retrieve cable from drain line, the
following procedure should be followed:
• Leave FOR/OFF/REV switch in FOR (forward)
position.
