General Pipe Cleaners Mini-Rooter Instrucciones De Operación página 8

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Mini-Rooter
2. Install the 5/16" or 3/8" cable into the outer drum by sliding the
back end of the cable (opposite to the end with the Female con-
nector) through the spout. Reach one hand into the drum through
one of the two ports in the face of the drum and pull the cable end
to the left side of the outer drum. Then push another two feet of
cable into the drum while pulling the cable downward to form a
loop. The cable should lay in the drum in a clockwise direction.
3. Select the appropriate cable for the line you are working on. (See
Cable Application Chart—Table 1) If a 1/4" cable is required,
reach into the Dual-Drum and pull the cable out of the inner drum
and through the spout. If a larger cable is required, slide the 1/4"
cable back though the spout, then reach into the drum and pull the
5/16" or 3/8" cable from the outer drum through the spout.
4. Each of the cables can be "chucked" in place to provide more
torque by pressing the knurled knob against the spring and tight-
ening it against the cable
Note: Use HE cables only in Dual-Drum—not EM cables.
HOW TO INSTALL DOLLY
(Optional. Cat. No. MR-W)
The dolly makes it easy to transport the Mini-Rooter to and from the
job. Designed especially for the Mini-Rooter, it snaps on and off in
seconds and holds the machine securely.
To install:
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE
BEFORE INSTALLING DOLLY!
1. Hold the dolly horizontally above the Mini-
Rooter with the wheels toward the back of
the machine.
2. Tilt the top of the dolly down so the hooks
on the mid-point of the dolly slip under the
top crossbar of the machine. Then, lower
the wheels to the ground.
3. Step behind the machine. With one foot
on the axle, tilt the machine back.
4. Swing the locking brackets over the rear
gussets and tighten the knobs on either
side to hold the dolly securely in place.
HOW TO INSTALL POWER CABLE FEED
(Optional. Cat. No. PO-MR)
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE
BEFORE INSTALLING POWER CABLE FEED!
1. Put the feed control lever in
the neutral (middle) posi-
tion, then loosen the feed
tension adjustment knob
until the top feed roller lifts
out of the way.
2. Pull three feet of cable from
drum/cage. Remove cutter
and connecting screw from
cable.
3. Fully loosen upper clamp knob on the feed support bracket and
snap the clamp over the Mini-Rooter's upper frame. Center the
feed over the drum spout and slide the cable through the feed
rollers. Then moderately tighten the knob.
4. Loosen the two lower clamp cap screws to allow the clamps to fit
over the lower frame. Note that the "short" clamp half should be
closest to the floor.
5. It may be necessary to loosen and re-adjust the upper tube length
to get the correct fit. Loosen the two set screws in the upper tube
and slide the assembly to get the best fit.
6. When alignment is correct, tighten the lower clamp set screws.
Screws should not be fully tightened. Make snug only so that the
bracket is able to pivot.
7. Fully tighten the upper tube set screws.
8. Test the bracket by loosening the knob and swinging the feed
assembly outward. It should disengage and swing smoothly.
9. Swing the feed assembly back and the clamp should snap into the
locked position. Tighten the knob to secure the feed for operation.
Do not attempt to use or transport the unit unless the upper clamp
knob is tightened.
MAINTENANCE
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE
BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE!
To keep your machine operating smoothly, it is essential that all bear-
ings and distributor tube bushings 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 that they are clean and well oiled.
This not only provides running lubrication
but greatly extends the life of the cables as
well. Some users periodically pour oil di-
rectly 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.
POWER 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 mov-
ing parts. No disassembly is normally required. Failure to feed can
usually be traced to the following possibilities:
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, springs and spring plunger. Note
the positioning of these parts to ease re-assembly. The top roller
can now be removed.
2. Remove the snap rings and thrust washers from the bottom hous-
ing cylinders. The bottom rollers can now be removed.
3. Re-assembly is done in reverse order.
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