Troubleshooting Guide - General Pipe Cleaners The Metro Mode D'emploi

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Probable Cause
Operator forcing the cable.
Too much slack between machine and drain.
Cable kinks, tangles
or breaks.
Cable used in wrong size drain line.
Cable exposed to acid.
Hole in pedal or hose.
Drum stops while
pedal is depressed.
Hole in diaphragm switch.
Drum turns in one
Faulty reverse switch or faulty momentary
direction but not the
contact switch.
other.
Damaged power cord or extension cord.
Ground Fault Inter-
Excess moisture in area.
rupter trips and will
not reset.
Short circuit in motor.
Faulty Ground Fault Interrupter.
Cable tangled in drum.
Failure to feed.
Feed rollers frozen.
Worn cable.
Slip clutch is slipping because cable is being
forced.
Motor turns but drum
does not.
Slip clutch is worn.
See pages 30, 31, and 32 for Parts List and Schematic Diagram.
Solution
Do not force cable! Let the cutter do the work.
Allow a distance of no more than two feet between machine and drain.
A cable that is too large or too small in diameter for a line is more likely
to kink. (Consult Cable Application Chart – Table 1.)
Clean and oil cables routinely.
Replace damaged component.
If no problem found with the pedal or hose, replace the diaphragm
switch.
Replace switch. Note: Momentary contact switch must be held in
position to use reverse.
Replace cords.
Remove excess moisture from area.
Take motor to authorized service center. (Call General for details.)
Replace Ground Fault Interrupter.
Do not run machine in reverse. Use proper cable size. (Consult Cable
Application Chart – Table 1.)
Clean and lubricate feed rollers regularly. Replace worn rollers.
When cable coils wear flat, cable should be replaced.
Do not force cable. Do not allow too much slack between the cable
and the machine.
Replace slip clutch.
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