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8. If you still can't get around the bend, you're probably using too
large a cable. Switch to a smaller cable (See Cable Application
Chart—Table 1), or use the optional flexible leader.
9. When cable reaches the stoppage, put feed into 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 ca-
ble. When you feel the cable starting to twist in your hands, stop
the machine and pull back. This will free the cutter from the ob-
struction. Then allow the cable to move forward slowly into the
stoppage. Remember, no cutting takes place when the blades
stop turning.
11. After the line has been cleared, return the cable to the drum with
the motor turning forward. This is important to prevent the cable
from tangling in the drum or in the line.
12. When the cutting tool is near the drain opening, take your foot off
the pedal to stop drum rotation. Never retract the cutting tool
from drain while cable is rotating. The cable could whip and
cause serious injury.
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.
SPECIAL OPERATIONS
IF CABLE GETS CAUGHT IN LINE
The motor can be reversed to free the cable if it gets caught in line.
(Note: if using Power Cable Feed, putting motor in reverse will cause
the feed control lever to operate opposite of normal.)
1. Move motor switch to the reverse position.
2. Depress the foot pedal while pulling on the cable.
3. After cable is loose, move switch back into forward position.
DO NOT RUN MOTOR IN REVERSE FOR MORE THAN
A FEW SECONDS AT A TIME. THIS COULD CAUSE
THE CABLE TO KINK OR TANGLE IN THE DRUM.
IF CABLE TANGLES IN DRUM
This is almost always caused by using too much pressure when feed-
ing the cable, or by feeding the cable while running the machine in
reverse. To untangle, rotate drum in opposite direction. This will usu-
ally get the cable to lie in the drum properly
If cable has become badly tangled, which will not happen when ma-
chine is used properly, it may be necessary to pull the entire cable out
of the drum and re-install it. (See "How to Install Cables In Drum"
section.)
HOW TO INSTALL CABLES IN DRUM
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE
BEFORE INSTALLING CABLES OR DRUMS!
1. Connect the male end of cable to the drum connecting cable
already attached to drum.
2. Remove V-Belt
3. Turn drum clockwise with one
hand while pushing cable into
drum with other hand.
4. Be sure cable goes into drum in
clockwise direction as you look at
the front of the machine or cable
will tangle in drum.
5. Replace V-Belt after cable is
installed.
Note: The cable should lay in the drum in a clockwise
direction.
HOW TO EXCHANGE DRUMS
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE
BEFORE INSTALLING CABLES OR DRUMS!
1. Remove belt guard by loosening the knob above the motor.
2. Push the motor down far enough to slide V-Belt off drum.
3. Remove the cutter and connecting screw from the cable end.
4. Unscrew knob behind the front post and pull Power Cable Feed
off the machine.
5. With one hand on the cable, loosen the knob on the front post
cap and open the cap. The Flexitube will spring up out of the post
cap.
6. Unscrew the ringbolt in the center of drum and slide the drum off
the shaft and lift it out of the way.
7. Reverse procedure to install drum.
8. To reinstall the Flexitube, pull about 12 inches of cable out be-
yond the frame, then guide the Flexitube into the front post cap.
9. Position the Flexitube so that the hole in the bushing fits over the
guide pin in the base of the front post clamp. Make sure the
Flexitube bushing does not protrude beyond the front post clamp.
10. From the outside of the front
post, push the cable down
with one hand to secure the
Flexitube in position within the
clamp, then close the cap and
tighten the knob with the other
hand.
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