Virax VAL 80E Manuel D'utilisation page 14

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DO NOT ALLOW TOO MUCH SLACK IN THE CABLE BETWEEN MACHINE AND DRAIN OPENING SINCE THIS CAN
CAUSE CABLE WHIPPING.
7. 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.)
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.
8. 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)
9. When the cable reaches the stoppage, put feed in neutral. Then allow the cable to progress forward slowly,
chewing into the stop-page 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.
10. Be careful not to let the cutter get caught in the stoppage as you work through it. This can cause kinking
and breaking of the cable. When you feel the cable starting to twist in your hands, stop the machine and pull
back on the cable. This will free the cutter from the obstruction. Then allow the cable to move forward slowly
into the stoppage. Remember, no cutting takes place when the cutters stop turning.
11. After the line has been opened, retract the cable by moving the feed lever up. Make sure the motor switch
is in the forward position. This is important to prevent the cable from tangling in the drum or in the line.
DO NOT USE REVERSE TO PULL THE CABLE OUT OF THE DRAIN. RUNNING MACHINE IN REVERSE CAN CAUSE
THE CABLE TO TANGLE IN THE DRUM.
12. When the cutter is near the drain opening, take your foot off the pedal to stop drum rotation. Never
retract the cutter from drain while cable is rotating. The cable could whip and cause serious injury.
CABLE STUCK IN THE PIPE
The motor can be run in reverse mode to free the cable should it become stuck in the pipe. Use the following
procedure:
1. Set the motor control switch to reverse position.
2. Pull the cable as the drum turns in reverse.
3. Once the cable is free return the motor control switch to forward mode.
CABLE TANGLED IN THE DRUM
This is almost always caused by using too much pressure when feeding the cable, or by feeding the cable while
running the machine in reverse. To untangle, rotate drum in opposite direction. This will usually get the cable
to lie in the drum properly
If cable has become badly tangled, which shouldn't happen when machine is used properly, it can be
straightened out by removing the distributor tube from the drum. To do this:
1. Loosen the four bolts that hold the front drum hub on the front of the drum.
2. Pull the front drum hub and distributor tube forward, then pull the tangled portion of the cable out of the
drum.
3. After the cable has been straightened out, slide the distributor tube and front drum hub back along the
cable until it can be repositioned and bolted to the front of the drum.
4. Then, push the excess cable back into the drum.
HOW TO INSTALL Ø 12.7 AND 9.5 MM CABLES ON THE DRUM
To install cable in the drum, simply connect the male end of the cable to the drum connecting cable, which is
already attached to the drum. Then remove the drum V-Belt and turn the drum clockwise, while pushing the
cable into the drum.
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