General Pipe Cleaners Speedrooter 92 User manual

Speedrooter 92®
Operating Instructions
For 3” through 10”
(75mm—250mm)
Your Speedrooter 92 is designed to
give you years of trouble-free, profitable
service. However, no machine is better
than its operator.
Read, understand and follow all safe-
ty warnings and instructions provided
with the product. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

WARNING! Read and understand all
instructions. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury. Replacement
manuals are available upon request at no
charge, or may be downloaded from our web-
site, www.drainbrain.com. Instructional videos
are available for download on our website, and
may be ordered. If you have any questions or
problems, please call General’s customer
service department at 412-771-6300.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Speedrooter 92®
Electric shock resulting in
death can occur if you plug
this machine into an improper-
ly wired outlet. If the ground
wire is electrified, you can be
electrocuted by just touching
the machine, even when the
power switch is off. A ground
fault circuit interrupter will not pro-
tect you in this situation. Use a
UL approved tester to determine
if the outlet is safe.
Do not operate power tools in
explosive atmospheres, such
as in the presence of flamma-
ble liquids, gases, or dust.
Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
Only wear leather gloves. Nev-
er use any other type of glove,
such as cloth, rubber, or coat-
ed gloves. Never grasp a rotat-
ing cable with a rag. These
items could become wrapped
around the cable and cause seri-
ous injury.
Always wear safety glasses
and rubber soled, non-slip
shoes. Use of this safety equip-
ment may prevent serious injury.
Never operate machine with
belt guard removed. Fingers
can get caught between belt and
pulley.
Do not overstress cables.
Overstressing cables may cause
twisting, kinking, or breaking of
the cable and may result in seri-
ous injury.
These instructions are intended to
familiarize all personnel with the safe
operation and maintenance
procedures for the Speedrooter 92.
DANGER indicates a hazard with a high level of risk
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which,
if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is
used to alert you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all safety mes-
sages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS*
*The text used in the general power tool safety warnings section of
this manual is as required from the applicable UL/CSA standard. This
section contains general safety practices for many different types of
power tools. Not every precaution applies to every tool. And some do
not apply to this tool.
Work Area Safety
1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite
accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such
as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
 Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power
tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug
in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded)
power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce
risk of electric shock.
2. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such
as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an in-
creased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water
entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or
unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the
risk of electric shock.
5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
6. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable,
use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply.
Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal Safety
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense
when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you
are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
2. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protec-
tion. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate condi-
tions will reduce personal injuries.
3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-
position before connecting to power source and/or BATTERY
pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with
your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the pow-
er tool ON. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the
power tool may result in personal injury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep
your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
7. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction
and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and
properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related
hazards.
8. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow
you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles.
A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a
second.
Power Tool Use and Care
1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for
your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it ON
and OFF. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove
the BATTERY pack, if detachable, from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not
allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instruc-
tions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
5. Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalign-
ment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tool's operation. If
damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many acci-
dents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting
tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier
to control.
7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accord-
ance with these instructions, taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
for operations different from those intended could result in a haz-
ardous situation.
8. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from
oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not
allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situa-
tions.
WARNING
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifica-
tions provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY INFORMATION
Service
1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
WARNING
This section contains important safety information that is specif-
ic to this tool.
Read these precautions carefully before using this drain cleaning
machine to reduce the risk of electrical shock or other serious
injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Keep this manual with machine for use by operator.
Drain Cleaning Machine Safety
1. Before using the tool, test the ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) provided with the supply cord to insure it is operating
correctly. A properly operating GFCI reduces the risk of electrical
shock.
2. Only use extension cords that are protected by a GFCI. The
GFCI on the machine power cord will not prevent electrical shock
from the extension cords.
3. Only grasp the rotating cable with gloves recommended by
the manufacturer. Latex or loose fitting gloves or rags can be-
come wrapped around the cable and may result in serious person-
al injury.
4. Do not allow the cutter to stop turning while the cable is turn-
ing. This can overstress the cable and may cause twisting, kinking
or breaking of the cable and may result in serious personal injury.
5. One person must control both the cable and the switch. If the
cutter stops rotating, the operator must be able to turn the tool off
to prevent the cable from twisting, kinking and breaking.
6. Use latex or rubber gloves inside the gloves recommended
by the manufacturer, goggles, face shields, protective cloth-
ing, and respirator when chemicals, bacteria or other toxic or
infectious substances are suspected to be in a drain line.
Drains may contain chemicals, bacteria and other substances that
may cause burns, be toxic or infectious or may result in other seri-
ous personal injury.
7. Practice good hygiene. Do not eat or smoke while handling or
operating the tool. After handling or operating drain cleaning
equipment, use hot, soapy water to wash hands and other
body parts exposed to drain contents. This will help reduce the
risk of health hazards due to exposure to toxic or infectious materi-
al.
8. Only use the drain cleaner for the recommended drain sizes.
Using the wrong size drain cleaner can lead to twisting, kinking or
breaking of the cable and may result in personal injury.
Specific Safety Information for Speedrooter 92
1. Only wear leather gloves. Never use any other type of glove,
such as cloth, rubber, or coated gloves. Never grasp a rotating
cable with a rag. These items could become wrapped around the
cable and cause injury.
2. Do not overstress cables. Keep a leather-gloved hand on the
cable for control when machine is running. Overstressing the ca-
bles because of an obstruction may cause twisting, kinking, or
breaking of the cable and may result in injury.
3. Never operate the machine with the belt guard removed. Fin-
gers can get caught between belt and pulley.
4. Never operate machine without Guide Tube in place. Can
result in significant hand injury.
5. Place the machine at a distance not greater than two feet
(.6m) from the drain opening. Greater distances can result in
cable twisting or kinking.
6. Do not operate the machine in reverse (REV). Operating ma-
chine in reverse can result in cable damage and is used only to
back cutting tool out of obstruction.
7. Keep hands away from rotating drum. Do not reach into drum
unless machine is unplugged. Hand may be cause in moving
parts resulting in serious injury.
8. 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.
9. Do not operate machine while standing in water. Will increase
risk of electric shock.
10. Only use this tool in the application for which it was de-
signed. Follow the instructions on the proper use of the ma-
chine. Other uses or modifying the drain cleaner for other applica-
tions may increase risk of injury.
11. Before starting each job, check that the cable in the drum is
not broken or kinked by pulling the cable out and checking
for wear or breakage. Always replace worn (kinked or broken)
cables with genuine GENERAL replacement cables.
12. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts.
Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manu-
al. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance
instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.

Speedrooter 92®
Cable Application Chart (Table 1)
Cable Size Pipe Size Typical Applications
3/4”
(Large Drum) 4” to 10” Large Drains, Long Runs, Roots
5/8”
(Large Drum) 3” to 6” Floor Drains, Roots
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Cutter Application Chart (Table 2)
Cutter Cat. # Typical Applications
Cutters for 5/8” and 3/4” Cables
Spear
Head SHD Starting Drill—gets water flowing.
2”
U-Cutter 2UC For Cutting and Scraping
3” & 4”
Side
Cutter
Blades
3SCB
&
4SCB
For Cutting—Scraping walls of
pipe.
3” Heavy
Duty Saw
Blade
3HDB For Cutting Roots
4” Rotary
Saw Blade 4RSB For Cutting Roots
Large
Retrieving
Tool
RTR-2 For removing loose objects or
broken cables.
26” Flexible Leader LE-3
Helps cable get through tight
traps and bends.
Note: There are no fixed rules for what cutter to use. If one tool
doesn’t take care of a stoppage, simply try another.
FEATURES
NOTE: Do not operate machine if warning labels on the switch box
and power cord are missing or illegible.
Adjustable Height Handle
Motor
Switch
V-Belt
Truck
Loading
Wheel
Drum
Flexitube Spring Distributor Tube
Belt Guard
Feed Pressure
Control Knob
Feed
Control
Lever
Cutter
Stair
Climbers
Wheel
Brake
Cord Wrap
Guide
Tube
Extension
THE SECTION OF CORD BETWEEN THE WALL PLUG
AND THE GFCI IS NOT IN THE PROTECTED CIRCUIT.
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, DO NOT USE
THE MACHINE 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 run-
ning, or if the operator experiences a mild shock, DO NOT USE
THE MACHINE! Tag the machine out of service and take it to a
motor repair center or return it to the factory for repairs.

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9. Be careful not to let the cutter get caught in the stoppage as you
work through it. This can cause kinking and breaking of the ca-
ble. When you feel the cable starting to twist, stop the machine
and retract the cable. This will free the cutter from the obstruc-
tion. Then allow the cable to move forward slowly into the stop-
page.
10. After the line has been opened, retract the cable by moving the
feed lever up. Make sure the motor switch is in the forward posi-
tion.
11. When you hear the end of the cable near the drain opening, take
your foot off the pedal to stop drum rotation. Never retract the
cutter from the drain while cable is rotating. The cable could whip
and cause serious injury. Do not retract cutter into Guide Tube.
DO NOT USE REVERSE TO PULL THE CABLE OUT OF
THE DRAIN. RUNNING MACHINE IN REVERSE CAN
CAUSE THE CABLE TO TANGLE IN THE DRUM.
Hint: It's often helpful to have a small stream of water running in
the line to wash the cuttings away while the machine is in operation
and after.
3. The feed lever controls the feeding rate and direction of the ca-
ble. Move the lever down to feed cable out of drum. The further
the lever is moved downward, the faster the cable will feed out.
Move lever up to retract cable into drum. When the lever is in the
middle (neutral) position, cable will spin in place.
4. Move the motor switch to the forward position.
5. With a gloved hand on the Guide Tube, depress the air foot pe-
dal to start machine. Feed the cable into the line. Adjust the feed-
ing rate to the resistance met. Do not force the cable - let the
cutter do the work. The job won’t go any faster and you could
damage the cable.
6. If the cable starts to buckle or twist, release pressure on the foot
pedal. Move feed lever up and step on the foot pedal to relieve
the twist and retract excess cable back into the drum, then con-
tinue.
7. If you cannot get the cable around a bend, you may be using too
large of a cable. Switch to a smaller cable or a smaller machine.
(See Cable Application Chart –Table 1)
8. When the cable reaches the stoppage, move the feed lever to-
ward neutral to allow the cable to progress forward slowly, chew-
ing into the stoppage as it goes. This slow forward movement will
reduce stress on the cable while doing a more thorough cleaning
job. A back and forth motion often works best.
Feed
Pressure
Knob
Raised Cap
Feed Control
Lever
Reverse
Neutral
Forward
OPERATION
SET-UP
MAKE SURE THE MOTOR SWITCH IS IN
THE ‘OFF’ POSITION!
1. Be sure the motor switch is in the off position.
2. Place machine at a distance not greater than two feet (.6 m) from
the drain opening. Be sure the Speedrooter Guide Tube (S92-
GT) is in place. If you can't get the machine this close to the
drain opening, run the cable through the optional Guide Tube
Extension (GTE) or a metal
guide tube to prevent cable
whipping.
3. Position the air foot pedal for
easy accessibility. The ma-
chine is designed for one-
person operation. Be sure you
can quickly remove your foot
from the pedal in an emergen-
cy.
4. Lock the wheels by lifting the
brake handle located next to the left wheel and pressing it into
the clip.
5. Make sure the Power Cable Feed is set to match the cable size
you have selected. If you’re using 3/4" or 5/8” cables, the feed
should be assembled with the raised side of the lower two caps
outward. If you are using 9/16" cables, the feed should be as-
sembled with the raised side of the caps inward.
6. Select the proper cutting tool (See Cutter Application Chart—
Table 2). A good tool to start with is the Spearhead or 2” U-
Cutter. If you are having difficulty getting around a P-Trap or
close bend, try the flexible leader. After the line has been
opened, follow with larger blades, which scrape the inside edges
of the pipe, assuring a real cleaning job.
7. Insert the cutter into the female connector at the end of the cable
and tighten the connecting screw and lock washer firmly in
place.
OPERATION
1. Place the Guide Tube, with cable and cutter protruding from the
end, securely into the drain opening.
2. Tighten the knob at top of the Power Cable Feed so that the feed
roller presses against the cable. Be sure not to over tighten since
this could cause excess cable wear.

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IF CABLE TANGLES IN DRUM
This can be caused by using too much pressure, running the machine
in reverse, or a poorly lubricated or frozen roller in the feed. To untan-
gle the cable, rotate the drum in the opposite direction (See Feed
Maintenance). This will usually get the cable to lie in the drum proper-
ly.
If the cable has become badly tangled, which shouldn’t occur if used
properly, it may be necessary to pull the entire cable out of the drum
and reinstall it. (See “How to Install Cable” section.)
HOW TO INSTALL CABLE IN DRUM
1. Connect the male end of the cable to the drum connecting cable
already attached to the drum.
2. Remove the V-Belt.
3. Be certain that the cable goes into
the drum as shown in the illustration,
or the cable will tangle in the drum.
4. Replace the V-Belt after cable is
installed.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE
BEFORE INSTALLING CABLE IN DRUM!
SPECIAL OPERATIONS
IF CABLE GETS CAUGHT IN LINE
The motor can be reversed for a few seconds at a time to free the
cable if it gets caught in line. (Note: if using Power Cable Feed, put-
ting motor in reverse will cause the feed control lever to operate oppo-
site of normal.)
1. Move motor switch to the reverse position.
2. Step on the foot pedal while retracting on the cable.
3. After cable is loose, move motor switch back into forward posi-
tion.
DO NOT RUN MOTOR IN REVERSE FOR MORE THAN A
FEW SECONDS AT A TIME SINCE THIS COULD CAUSE
THE CABLE TO KINK OR TANGLE IN THE DRUM.
NOTE: The cable must lay in the drum in the correct direction or it will
tangle in the drum.
HOW TO REMOVE DRUM
1. Remove belt guard by loosening the knob above the motor and
pulling the guard forward.
2. Push the motor down far enough to slide the V-Belt off the drum.
3. Remove the cutter and connecting screw from the cable end.
4. Loosen the knob at the top of the Power Cable Feed.
5. Unscrew the knob behind the front post and pull the Power Cable
Feed off the machine.
6. With one hand on the cable, loosen the knob on the front post
cap, then open clamp. The Flexitube may spring up out of the
clamp. (See Figure 1.)
7. Tip the Speedrooter on its side,
opposite to the brake handle.
8. Remove the drum retaining bolt
and washers with 3/4" socket
with extension.
9. Stand behind the machine, lift the
frame slightly off the ground, and
slide the frame away from the
drum until the drum is off the
shaft.
10. Then, roll the drum away from
the machine.
Figure 1
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE
BEFORE REMOVING DRUM!

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9. Then guide the knurled portion of the Flexitube spring into the
front post clamp. (See photo)
10. With one hand on the cable
in front of the front post,
push the cable down to
secure the Flexitube in
position within the clamp.
Make sure the hole in the
Flexitube seats properly
over the guide pin in the
base of the clamp.
11. Then close the clamp and
tighten the knob with your
other hand.
12. Slide the Power Cable Feed over the cable and align the bolt
with the hole in the front post and the guide pins with the holes
on the clamp. When flush with the front post, secure with knob
and washer behind the front post.
13. Slide the belt guard over the stud on top of the motor and tighten
the knob.
Figure 3
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE
BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE!
HOW TO INSTALL DRUM
1. To install the inner drum, pull approximately 12 inches of cable
from the drum. Grease the inner drum bushing. Slide the cable
through the hole in the inner drum as shown in Figure 2. Slide
the inner drum onto the drum hub bushing.
2. Lay the machine frame on its side and roll the drum, with inner
drum installed, between the front post and drum shaft. Be sure
the front of the drum is facing the front post.
3. While standing behind the frame, line the drum shaft up with the
hole in the back of drum, slightly lift the frame, and slide the drum
shaft into the back of the drum until the drum contacts the thrust
washer on the shaft. Make sure the needle roller bearings inside
the hub of the drum stay in place.
4. Make sure that the three washers are still on the drum retaining
bolt and thread the bolt into the drum shaft, just finger tight.
5. Stand the machine upright, then tighten the retaining bolt with a
3/4" socket with extension.
6. Slide the V-Belt over the drum (64" for large drum; 59" for small
drum) and hang it from the motor pulley (or slip clutch). Push
down on the motor enough to slide the V-Belt onto the drum.
7. Pull about 12" of cable out beyond the front post.
8. Slide the Flexitube, spring end first, onto the cable and into the
inner drum. (See Figure 3)
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE
BEFORE INSTALLING DRUM!
Figure 2

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TANGLED CABLE
If a cable loops over itself in the drum, it will not feed properly. Re-
move and reload the cable to restore function. If the cable kinks, it is
evidence of abuse and results from the use of too much pressure or
use of the wrong size cable for the line. Do not force the cable —let
the cutter do the work.
DIRT ACCUMULATION
Over time, dirt can harden enough to stop roller rotation. Flushing with
water followed by liberal oiling can usually restore function. If disas-
sembly is required, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the feed pressure knob, cover screws, top cover, ball
bearing and ball bearing holder. Note the positioning of these
parts to ease re-assembly. Remove the swing pin from the carri-
er. The top roller assembly can now be removed.
2. Remove the end caps and thrust washers from the bottom hous-
ing cylinders. Remove swing pins from carriers. The bottom roller
assemblies can now be removed.
To Replace the Feed Roller Assembly:
1. Remove the Feed Roller Assembly by unscrewing and removing
the Feed Roller Axle.
2. For convenience, the components are assembled and wired
together at the factory. Before attempting to install the assembly,
hold the assembly together and remove the wire.
3. While still holding the Feed Roller Assembly together, insert it
into the slot opening of the Carrier.
4. In order to help align the Spacers and Bearings, insert a pencil
point or similar object through the un-threaded end of the Axle
hole in the Carrier. After removing the pencil point, continue to
maintain the alignment of the components.
5. The Feed Roller Axle should then be inserted through the same
un-threaded Axle hole and should continue to be guided through
the Spacers and Bearings to the threaded Axle hole on the other
side of the Carrier.
6. Securely tighten the Axle to the Carrier with a 3/16” allen wrench.
DAMAGED ROLLER
Excessive use may wear a roller to the point of failure. It is recom-
mended that all three rollers be replaced at the same time (Cat # PO-
703). The replacement roller is an assembly consisting of one Feed
Roller, two Feed Roller Bearings, and two Bearing Spacers.
Note: The Bearing Spacers must be installed between the Carrier
and each Feed Roller Bearing (as illustrated) in order to ensure
proper operation and to obtain maximum Feed Roller life.
MAINTENANCE
To keep your machine operating smoothly, it is essential that all bear-
ings be lubricated. Oiling moving parts is particularly important where
machine comes in contact with sand, grit and other abrasive material.
CABLE MAINTENENCE
To get maximum service from your cables, be sure they are clean and
well oiled. This not only provides running lubrication but greatly ex-
tends the life of the cables as well. Some users periodically pour oil
directly into the drum. Then, as the drum turns,
the cables get complete lubrication. Our SNAKE
OIL is ideally suited for this purpose, since it not
only lubricates the cables, it deodorizes them as
well.
FEED MAINTENANCE
Keep feed free of excessive soil and grit. It is
recommended that the feed be flushed with fresh
water followed by a light oiling of the moving parts. No disassembly is
normally required. Failure to feed can usually be traced to the follow-
ing possibilities:

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE (Table 3)
Problem Probable Cause Solution
Cable kinks or breaks. Operator forcing the cable. Do not force the cable. Let the cutter do the work.
Too much slack between machine and
drain.
Allow no more than two feet between machine and drain.
Cable used in wrong size drain line. A cable that is too large or too small in diameter for a line is
more likely to kink. (Consult Table 1—Cable Applications.)
Cable exposed to acid. Clean and oil cables regularly.
Operator forcing the cable. Do not force the cable. Let the cutter do the work.
Cable tangles in drum.
Machine running in reverse. Do not run the machine in reverse to retract the cable from the
drain.
Drum stops while foot pedal de-
pressed.
Hole in pedal or hose. Replace as required.
Hole in diaphragm switch. If no hole found in pedal or hose, replace diaphragm switch.
Thermal overload activated. Allow motor to cool. Press reset switch.
Drum turns in one direction but not
other.
Reverse switch failure or momentary
contact switch.
Replace switch. Note: Momentary contact switch must be held in
position to use reverse.
Ground fault circuit interrupter trips
and will not reset.
Damaged power cord or extension
cord.
Replace cords.
Short circuit in motor. Take motor to authorized repair center.
Faulty ground fault circuit interrupter. Replace ground fault circuit interrupter.
Motor turns but drum does not. Safety Slip Clutch (optional) engaged. Do not force cable.
Failure to feed. Cable tangled in drum. Do not run machine in reverse. Use proper cable size. (Consult
Cable Application Chart—Table 1).
Feed misadjusted. If feed tension knob is too loose the cable will slip. If it is too tight
the feed rollers will wear prematurely.
Feed roller frozen. Clean and lubricate feed rollers regularly. Replace worn rollers.
Worn cable. When cable coils wear flat, cable should be replaced.
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