General Pipe Cleaners Mini-Rooter XP Manuel D'instructions page 6

Mini-Rooter XP™
4. Move the motor switch to the forward position. Then
with a gloved hand on the guide tube, depress the air
foot pedal to start machine.
5. Feed the cable into the line and against the obstruc-
tion with a firm, 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 done any
faster and you could damage the cable.
DO NOT USE TOO MUCH FORCE –
LET THE CUTTER DO THE WORK.
6. Don't leave too much slack in the cable since this will
cause whipping. 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 re-
lieve 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 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.)
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.
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 Ca-
ble 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 stoppage as it goes. This
slow forward movement will reduce stress on the ca-
ble 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 stop-
page 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 for-
ward slowly into the stoppage. Remember, no cutting
takes place when the blades stop turning.
11. After the line has been opened, retract the cable by
moving the feed lever up.
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
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 ca-
ble could whip and cause serious injury.
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Make sure the motor
IN THE DRUM.