OPERATION
When using a driver or drill, always
WARNING
remove battery pack before chang-
ing or removing accessories. Only use acces-
sories specifically recommended for this tool.
Others may be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles
or glasses with side shields. Always wear leather
gloves.
Only use battery operated drill in driving-mode
on low speed. Never operate above 550 RPM and
50%-drill torque. At higher settings, the cable
could break, causing injury or damage to the
urinal/toilet.
Operating the Trapsnake™ Driver
Using the forward/reverse switch:
1. For forward (clockwise) rotation, push in the
forward/reverse switch from the right side of the
tool ►. Check the direction of rotation before use.
2. For reverse (counterclockwise) rotation, push in
the forward/reverse switch from the left side of
the tool ◄. Check direction of rotation before use.
3. To lock the trigger, push the forward/reverse
switch to the center position. The trigger will not
work while the forward/reverse switch is in the
center locked position. Always lock the trigger
or remove the battery pack before performing
maintenance, changing accessories, storing the
tool and any time the tool is not in use.
Starting, stopping and controlling speed:
The Trapsnake™ driver may be used at any speed
from 0 RPM to full speed.
1. To start the Trapsnake™ driver, insert an M12™
battery and pull the trigger.
2. To vary the driving speed, increase or decrease
pressure on the trigger. The further the trigger is
pulled, the greater the speed.
3. To stop the tool, release the trigger.
For use with a Drill
Only use battery operated drill in driving-mode on low
speed. Never operate above 550 RPM and 50%-drill
torque. For drill operation, refer to your drill manual.
APPLICATIONS
When using a driver or drill, always
WARNING
remove battery pack before chang-
ing or removing accessories. Only use acces-
sories specifically recommended for this tool.
Others may be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles
or glasses with side shields. Always wear leather
gloves.
Inserting Auger into Drain
1. Unclip the cable from the cable clip.
2. Pull the cable sleeve back so that only the cable
tip is visible at the boot.
3. Carefully insert the boot into the drain, tilting the
auger for easy entry.
WARNING! The boot must be in the drain to
support the cable from whipping. The cable can
damage porcelain.
4. If using the Trapsnake™ driver or drill, set the
forward/reverse switch to the forward position ►.
Pull the trigger while pushing down on the driver
to advance the cable into the drain. If using the
auger handle, rotate the handle in a clockwise
motion while pushing down on the handle.
NOTE: If the cable is not advancing, set the
forward/reverse switch to the reverse position ◄,
and continue advancing the cable. Once the cable
becomes unstuck, set the forward/reverse switch
back to the forward position ►.
5. If more cable is needed, release the second half
of the cable.
Releasing the Second Half of Cable
1. Pull up the cable sleeve up to expose the lock
indicator slots above the handle cap.
NOTE: The indicator slots should be just below
the handle cap.
2. Push down on the lower grip to lock the cable in
place .
3. Push in the cable detent button and pull up the
cable sleeve until the ball locks into the next
detent hole.
4. Pull the lower grip up to unlock the cable
5. Continue feeding the cable into the drain.
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Removing the Blockage
1. When the clog is reached, move the tool in a back
and forth motion until the obstruction is cleared.
If the tool binds, release the trigger immediately.
NOTE: If the cable is not advancing, please see
the "Unbinding Auger Cables" section.
2. Repeat until the drain is clear.
NOTE: The toilet auger can also be used to re-
trieve obstructions from the drain.
Unbinding Auger Cables
1. If using the Trapsnake™ driver or drill, set the
forward/reverse switch to the reverse position ◄.
If using the auger handle, rotate the handle in a
counterclockwise motion.
2. Withdraw the tool a few inches while in reverse
to free the cable.
3. Stop the tool.
4. After the tool has come to a complete stop, switch
back to the forward position ►.
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