Cobra LX-1000 Guia De Incio Rapido

LX-1000 Quick Tip Guide
This guide is NOT meant to replace the Operations Manual. Read both the Quick
Tip Guide AND the Operations Manual BEFORE attempting to use the machine.
Congratulations!
You have just
purchased a quality power drain machine
designed to help you clear clogged drain
lines 2" to 4" in diameter and up to 100 FT
in length. Please read all the instructions
carefully so you can safely and effectively
clear your drains without injuring yourself
or damaging your machine Belt Cover
CUTTERS
Cable Drum
1 1/4" x 2"
Grease Cutter-
For grease blockages
Slotted End
Cable
2" x 4"
Side Cutter-
For finishing pipe
cleaning
3/4" x 5"
Straight Boring Head-
For initial exploration
of clog
1 1/2" x 2"
Slotted Spear-Head-
For piercing clog
Ground Fault
interrupter
REMEMBER:
THIS MACHINE IS NOT DESIGNED TO CLEAR TREE ROOTS FROM PIPES! THESE WILL
DAMAGE THE CABLE, VOID THE WARRANTY AND COULD HURT YOU. Rent a large drain
cleaning machine with at least a 5/8" diameter cable from your local rental center or call
a professional for the difficult task of clearing root intrusions.
MANUAL CABLE FEED
THIS MACHINE HAS MANUAL CABLE FEED. CABLE DOES NOT
AUTOMATICALLY EXTEND OR RETRACT INTO THE MACHINE.
CABLE MUST BE FED BY HAND.
REV. FOR.
OFF
DO NOT OPERATE THE MOTOR IN REVERSE.
MANUAL
FORWARD OPERATION ONLY
CABLE FEED
* IN THE UNLIKELY CASE THE CABLE BECOMES STUCK AND CANNOT
BE PULLED BACK BY HAND, PLACE MOTOR IN REVERSE MOMEN-
TARILY TO DISLODGE CABLE. IMMEDIATELY AFTER FREEING CABLE,
SWITCH MOTOR BACK TO FORWARD POSITION
WARNING!
CABLE KINKING AND BREAKAGE ARE THE RESULT OF OVERSTRESSING
THE CABLE AND ARE NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY.
REPLACEMENT CABLES ARE EXPENSIVE!
Do not operate the machine in reverse except as shown above in blue.
If the cable begins to buckle or build up too much twist, immediately take your
foot off the foot pedal switch to stop the machine to reduce the amount of stress
in the cable and prevent possible injury.
SAFETY:
CABLE MUST BE
FED BY HAND
FOR.
OFF
How to
When...
Foot Switch
OFF
FOR.
REV.
OFF
EXCEPT*
• Always wear snug fitting, LEATHER gloves and safety glasses.
NEVER use cloth or fabric gloves; they can get tangled in the cable.
This can cause severe injury.
• Do not wear any loose clothing, rings or wrist watches and be sure to
tie back long hair. These items could get caught in the spinning
cable.
• If strong drain cleaning chemicals have been used in the drain, be
careful to avoid contact with the cable of debris found in the drain.
Serious burns to the skin or eyes could occur.
• Never place the machine in a puddle of water near the drain.
• If extension cord is needed use a 16 gauge or lower, heavy-duty
outdoor extension cord.
(See Operation Manual for details)
With motor in the OFF
1
position and attach cutter
on cable. Loosen
thumbscrew and pull
sufficient cable out of the
drum and place the end
of the cable as far into
the drain pipe as
possible.
When cable will not feed further into
2
the drain pipe the cable is probably
DO NOT
X
stuck against an elbow or joint in the
keep
pipe or may have reached the clog.
forcing
cable into
the drain
pipe
Place the motor switch in the
3
forward (FOR.) position and
firmly press cable down into
the drain while depressing
foot pedal to start the drum
turning. The drum will begin
FOR. to turn as will the cable.
While depressing the foot pedal,
4
continue to feed cable into the drain.
Release foot pedal to stop the drum
after the cable has passed the
obstruction and continue to hand feed
the cable into the drain until all clogs
are cleared.
After clearing the drain, place motor in OFF position and
5
manually feed cable back into the drum. Rinse and
lubricate cable prior to storage to prevent rust.
Typical Household Drain System
3"
2" min. 2" min.
3"
2" min. 2" min.
1 1/2"
1 1/4"
1 1/2" 2" min.
3"
3"
1 1/2"
To Sewer Line
Tub Sink Floor Drain
STOP STOP
Normal Operation
OVERSTRESSED
For questions or warranty information please call
800-835-2200
Do not return item to the store
Cobra Products, Inc. Swedesboro, NJ 08085 800-835-2200 856-241-7700
1 1/4" min.
2" min.
3"
CABLE!!