General Pipe Cleaners Mini-Rooter XP Manuel D'instructions page 5

Cable Application Chart (Table 1)
Cable Size Pipe Size
1/2" 3" to 4"
3/8" 2" to 3"
*5/16" 1-1/2" to 2"
*1/4" 1-1/4" 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 Cat. #
Cutters for 3/8‖ and 1/2‖Cables
Arrow AH
Head
Boring BG
Gimlet
1-1/2‖ 1-1/2UC Finishing tool, works well in
U-Cutter
2‖ Side 2SCB
Cutter
Blade
Note: There are no fixed rules for what cutter to use. If
one tool doesn't take care of a stoppage, simply try an-
other.
POWER CABLE FEED
Feed Pressure Knob
Feed Control
Lever
Typical Applications
Roof Stacks and Small
Floor Drains (No roots)
Roof Stacks, Laundry Lines
and Small Drains
Sinks, Basins and Small
Drains
Small Lines, Tubs and
Shower Drains
Typical Applications
Starting tool, ideal for cut-
ting and scraping.
Starting tool, to remove
loose objects.
grease stoppages.
Finishing tool, for scraping
inside edges of pipe.
Reverse
Neutral
Forward
Operating Instructions
MAKE SURE THE MOTOR SWITCH IS IN
THE ‗OFF' POSITION!
Set-Up
1. Place machine within approximately two feet of drain
opening. Be sure the Mini-Rooter XP Guide Tube
(XP-GT) is in place. If you can't place the machine
this close to the drain opening, run the cable through
the optional Guide Tube Extension (GTE) or a metal
guide tube to prevent cable whipping. On manual
feed machines, always keep a gloved hand on the
cable.
2. Position the foot pedal for easy accessibility. The ma-
chine 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 Ar-
row 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.
Operation
1. Begin by pulling the cable from the drum and sliding
it into the drain as far as it will go.
2. Tighten the knob at the top of the Power Cable Feed
so that the feed roller presses against the cable. Be
sure not to over tighten since this could cause excess
cable wear. Note: The Power Cable Feed is designed
for use with 3/8‖ and 1/2‖ cables only.
3. The feed lever controls the feeding rate and direction
of the cable. Move the lever down to feed the cable
out of the drum. The further the lever is moved down-
ward, the faster the cable will feed out. Move the
lever up to retract the cable into the drum. When the
lever is in the middle (neutral) position, the cable will
spin in place.
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