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K9-102+ & K9-204+ FlexShaft™ Drain Cleaning Machines
Figure 13 – Applying Lubricant to the Cable
Sheath
10. Advance the cable assembly into the
drain, generally not rotating. Grasp the
sheath near where it exits the machine
housing. Pull 6" to 12" (150 to 300 mm)
of cable assembly out of the FlexShaft
Machine so that there is a slight bow in
the cable. Gloved hand must be on cable
assembly to control and support. Improper
cable support can allow the cable as-
sembly to kink or twist and can damage
the cable or injure the operator. Feed the
cable assembly into the drain (Figure 12,
Step 1).
11. Continue to advance the cable assem-
bly until the resistance is encountered.
Carefully work the chain knocker through
the blockage. Do not force the cable
assembly – if the chain knocker can-
not turn, it cannot clean the drain. Pay
attention to how far the cable has gone.
Do not overrun the cable into a larger
drain. This can cause the cable to knot
up or cause other damage (Figure 12,
Step 2).
12. If possible, start a flow of water down the
drain to flush the debris out of the line
and help clean the cable assembly as it is
retrieved. This can be done by turning on
a faucet in the system or other methods.
Pay attention to the water level, as the
drain could plug again (Figure 12, Step 3).
13. With the chain knocker past the blockage/
area to be cleaned, fully depress the drill
switch to rotate the chain knocker. Slowly
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pull the cable assembly from the drain, al-
lowing the rotating chain knocker to clean
the drain walls and break up the blockage
(Figure 12, Steps 4 & 5). If the cable
stops turning, do not continue operat-
ing the drill. This may cause the cable to
twist and kink. At any time, release the drill
switch to stop cable rotation.
Monitor the feedback from the feel of the
cable assembly in your hand and the
sound of the drill/knocker in the drain. If
the drill clutch disengages, the cable has
likely stopped turning. See Drill Adjustable
Clutch Setting in Set-up section. Do not
place the battery drill torque adjustment
in the "drill" setting. This increases the
force that is felt at the drill handle, and can
cause the drill to spin around. Firmly grip
the drill handle to maintain control.
It may be necessary to move the chain
knocker out of the blockage to allow it to
come back up to speed.
If the chain knocker becomes stuck, it
may be able to be freed by running the
drill in reverse for a short time. Do not run
in reverse for more than a few seconds to
prevent cable damage. In some cases, it
may be possible to pull the cable assembly
and the blockage out of the drain by hand.
If this is done, be careful to not damage
the cable assembly. Remove the blockage
from the knocker and cable and continue
cleaning the drain as detailed above.
If using with a camera, do not run the
chain knocker into the camera head or
push rod.
In some cases, to clean the opposite side
of the pipe it may help to run the drill in
REVERSE for a short time.
14. Continue to clean the rest of the drain
while retrieving the cable. Once the drain
has been cleaned, retrieve the cable and
feed back onto the drain cleaning ma-
chine. Pay close attention, as the cable
may lodge in a blockage while being re-
tracted (Figure 12, Step 6).
15. Watch for your sheath marking as the
cable assembly is retrieved. Release
the drill switch when the chain knocker
nears drain opening. Do not pull the chain
knocker from drain while it is rotating. The
chain knocker can whip around and could
cause serious injury.
16. If needed for complete cleaning, repeat
the above procedure.
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