General Pipe Cleaners Mini-Rooter Instrucciones De Operación página 5

Cable Application Chart (Table 1)
Cable Pipe
Size Size
3" to 4" Roof Stacks and Small Floor Drains
1/2"
(No roots)
2" to 3" Roof Stacks, Laundry Lines & Small
3/8"
Drains
1-1/2"
*5/16" Sinks, Basins & Small Drains
to 2"
*1/4" 1-1/4" Small Lines, Tubs & Shower Drains
to 2"
*The 1/4" and 5/16" diameter cables are for use with the J-Drum and
Dual Drum.
Cutter Application Chart (Table 2)
Cutter
Cutters for 3/8" and 1/2"Cables
Arrow
Head
Boring
Gimlet
1-1/2" 1-1/2UC Finishing tool, works well in
U-Cutter
2" Side Cutter
Blade
Note: There are no fixed rules for what cutter to use. If one tool does
not take care of a stoppage, simply try another.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Set-Up
MAKE SURE THE MOTOR SWITCH IS IN
THE 'OFF' POSITION!
1. Place machine within approximately two feet (.6m) of drain open-
ing. If you can't place the machine this close
to the drain opening, run the cable through a
metal guide tube to prevent cable whipping.
2. Position the foot pedal for easy accessibility.
The machine is designed for one-person
operation. Be sure you can quickly remove
your foot from the pedal in an emergency.
3. Be sure the motor switch is in the off position.
4. Select the proper cutting tool (See Cutter Application Chart—Table
2). A good tool to start with is the Arrow Head or Boring Gimlet.
After the line is opened, follow with larger blades, which scrape
the inside edges of the pipe, assuring a real cleaning job.
5. Insert the cutter into the female connector at the end of the 3/8" or
1/2" cable and tighten the connecting screw and lock washer firmly
in place.
Typical
Applications
Capacity
Cat. # Typical Applications
AH Starting tool, ideal for cutting
and scraping.
Starting tool, to remove loose
BG
objects.
grease stoppages.
2SCB Finishing tool, for scraping
inside edges of pipe.
Operation
Max.
1. Begin by pulling the cable from the drum/cage and sliding it into
the drain as far as it will go.
75 ft.
2. Move the motor switch to the forward position.
3. With both hands (wearing leather gloves) on the cable, depress
75 ft.
the air foot pedal to start machine.
4. Feed the cable into the line and against the obstruction with a firm,
50 ft.
even pressure. Adjust the feeding rate to the resistance met. Do
not force the cable – let the cutter do the work. The job won't get
50 ft.
done any faster and you could damage the cable.
DO NOT USE TOO MUCH FORCE –
LET THE CUTTER DO THE WORK.
5. Don't leave too much slack in the cable since this will cause whip-
ping. If the cable starts to bend or build up too much twist, release
pressure on the foot pedal and rotate the drum in the opposite
direction to relieve the twist on the cable. Push any excess cable
back into the drum and then continue.
DO NOT ALLOW TOO MUCH SLACK IN THE CABLE
BETWEEN MACHINE AND DRAIN OPENING SINCE
6. If you're having trouble getting around tight bends, try putting the
machine in reverse while applying steady pressure. (If using
Power Cable Feed, putting motor in reverse will cause the feed
control lever to operate opposite of normal.) Note: If your machine
is equipped with a momentary contact reverse switch, you must
hold the switch in position when operating the machine in reverse.
Don't run motor in reverse for more than a few seconds at a
time as this could cause tangling in the drum or kinking.
7. If you still can't get around the bend, you're probably using too
large a cable. Switch to a 3/8" diameter cable, or even a smaller
one if necessary. (See Cable Application Chart—Table 1)
8. When the cable reaches the stoppage, allow the cable to progress
forward slowly, chewing 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 action often works
best.
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.
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THIS CAN CAUSE CABLE WHIPPING.
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