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3. Move the FOR/O-OFF/REV switch to FOR (Forward)
position. The motor will start but the cable will not ro-
tate. FOR/O-OFF/REV refers to the cable rotation
and not to the direction of cable movement.
4. With mitted hand grasping cable, use the other hand
(use a drain cleaning glove or mitt on the clutch lever
handle) to operate the clutch lever handle. Move the
lever down quickly and definitely to engage clutch and
turn cable (Figure 11A). A slow or gradual clutch en-
gagement causes excessive jaw set wear. The person
controlling the cable must also control the clutch
lever handle. Do not operate the drain cleaner with
one person controlling the cable and another per-
son controlling the clutch lever handle. This can lead
to twisting, kinking and breaking of the cable. At any
time, move the clutch lever handle up or release to
stop cable rotation.
Confirm that the cable is rotating in the proper direc-
tion. In FOR, the machine should rotate counter-
clockwise when viewed from the front of the machine,
as shown in the machine casting (Figure 10). If the ro-
tation is not correct, do not use the machine until it has
been repaired. Do not rotate the cable in reverse
except as specifically described in these instructions.
Running the drain cleaner in REV can damage the
cable.
Figure 10 – FOR Machine Rotation Marking
5. Feed the rotating cable into the drain. The rotating
cable will work its way into the drain as you push on
the cable with your mitted hand. Do not allow cable to
build up outside the drain, bow or curve. This can
allow the cable to twist, kink or break.
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K-5208 Drain Cleaning Machine
Figure 11A – Clutch Engaged, Cable Rotating, Feeding
Cable Into Drain
Figure 11B – Clutch released, Cable Not Rotating, Pulling
Cable From Machine
6. When the cable has been fed into the drain opening,
release clutch lever handle and pull 6" to 12" (150 to
300 mm) more cable from the machine (Figure 11B).
7. Repeat steps 4-6 the until the clutch is gripping near
the end of the cable section.
8. To add a section of cable:
a. Release the clutch lever handle and move the
FOR/O-OFF/REV switch to O-OFF position.
b. If needed, secure the cable to prevent loss down the
drain, such as when working in vent. See Figure 12
for one method to secure the cable.
Figure 12 – Looping Cable In Line to Secure
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