General Pipe Cleaners Mini-Rooter Pro Instrucciones De Operación página 6

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6. 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.
7. 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)
8. When the cable reaches the stoppage, allow the cable to progress
forward slowly, chewing into the stoppage 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.
9. 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 blades
stop turning.
10. After the line has been opened, retract the cable. Make sure the
motor switch is in the forward position. This is important to pre-
vent 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.
11. 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.
POWER CABLE FEED
(Optional. Cat. # PO-MR)
The variable speed Power Cable Feed is designed for use with 3/8"
and 1/2" cables. If the feed was purchased separately, see "How to
Install Power Cable Feed."
1. Be sure you have read and under-
stand the instructions for manual
feed before using the Power Cable
Feed. Misuse of the feed can result
in severe damage to the cable.
2. Put the feed control handle in the
neutral position. Then, loosen the
feed pressure knob and pull three
feet of cable from the drum/cage.
3. Slide the guide tube (Cat. # MR-GT) over the cable and snap the
tube into place on the feed spout. (Be sure to remove the cutter
and connecting screw from the female connector first. Reattach
desired cutter to cable after guide tube is attached to feed.)
4. Place machine within approximately two feet of drain opening. Be
sure the Mini-Rooter Guide Tube (MR-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.
WHEN USING THE POWER CABLE FEED
NEVER OPERATE MACHINE WITHOUT THE GUIDE
TUBE IN PLACE!
Feed Pressure Knob
5. 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.
Note: In operation, use the least pressure possible to get the job
done in order to minimize wear on the feed and cable.
6. 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 downward, 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.
7.
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.
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Feed Control Lever
Reverse
Neutral
Forward