I-95 Operating Instructions
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1. Personal Safety 1 Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A mo ment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Con tain long hair Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts Avoid accidental starting Be sure switch is off before plug ging in Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents Remove adjusting keys or switches before turning the tool on A wrench or key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection Dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions Tool Use and Care T Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control Do not force tool Use the correct tool for your application The correct tool will do the job bett2. Lubricate regularly as per instructions Badly worn jaws must be replaced Kinked Cables Kinked cables will not fit through chuck Repair or replace dam aged sections Motor turns in one direction Reverse switch failure Replace reverse switch but not other Ground Fault Circuit Inter Damaged power cord or extension cord power cord or extension cord Replace cords cords rupter trips and will not re set Short circuit in motor Take motor to authorized repair center Faulty ground fault circuit interrupter Replace Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Motor will not run Thermal overload protection engaged Unplug machine and let motor cool down Then press reset but ton at back of motor 95 235 Thrust Bearing amp Races 95 613 Baffle Bolts 2 95 240 Chuck Cone 95 240 A Limit Screw amp Lock Washer 95 242 Return Spring 95 245 Handle Assembl 95 245 A Handle Onl 95 245 B Rubber Grip 95 245 C Bolt amp Nut 95 245 D Handle Adjustment Screw 5 RGH Rear Guide Hose I 95 PARTS LIST 95 107 Screws amp Washers 2 95 117 Washer glued to belt guard 95 212 Button Head Cap Screw 6 95 230 C Jaw Locating Ring 95 234 Chuck Jaws wiRings 3 95613 Baffle Bolts 2 0 0 000 UM SS Se EE E ss zz l2 BENE UN E as 95 1 95 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 95 404 B 95 245 C lt 95 213 di 95 2107 7 95 212 jg 95 240 A 95 201 C 95 201 A l 95 235 95 24
3. Overstressing cables may cause twisting kinking or breaking of the cable and may result in seri ous injury GENERAL SAFETY RULES Read and understand all instructions Failure to follow all in structions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work Area 1 Keep work area clean and well lit Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes Keep bystanders children and visitors away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control Electrical Safety 1 Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly in stalled and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordi nances Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way Do not use any adapter plugs Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the out let is properly grounded If the tool should electrically malfunc tion or break down grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power to
4. it deodorizes them as well TO RESET THERMAL OVERLOAD SWITCH The motor is equipped with thermal overload protection to guard against damage from overheating If the motor shuts down 1 Unplug the machine and let the motor cool down 2 Then insert a pencil into the hole at the back of the motor housing to press the red reset button To keep your machine operating smoothly it is essential that all bear ings be lubricated Oiling moving parts is particularly important where machine comes in contact with sand grit and other abrasive material EN ln 1 N f A CHUCK CONE LES tf fl GINN f bos f 7 Ys Yop CF mn CHUCK COVER LOCK WASHER SLOT HEAD SCREW RETAINING KNOB J Trouble Shooting Guide Table 3 Probable Cause sowon Cable kinks tangles or Operator forcing the cable Do not force the cable Let the cutter do the work ks oleate Too much slack between machine and drain Do not allow slack between machine and drain Cable used in wrong size drain line A cable that is too large or too small in diameter for a line is more likely to kink Consult Table 1 Cable Applications Cable exposed to acid Clean and oil cables regularly Motor running in reverse Motor must rotate in forward direction when feeding and retracting cable Chuck slips Dirt build up or lack of lubrication Disassemble chuck clean and lubricate assembly
5. into the machine female end first couple the ends together and continue feeding When you reach the stoppage move the cable back and forth as the cable is rotating until the stoppage is cleared When the obstruction is cleared retract the cable Keep the motor switch in the forward position Running in reverse can damage the cable Use reverse only if the cable gets caught in the line Using the machine in reverse for more than a few seconds can damage the cable Push the cable against the lip of the pipe while holding the chuck handle down The cable with corkscrew out of the line When about a foot of cable emerges from the drain release the clutch handle and slide the cable into the machine Repeat until a com plete section is removed from the line Then disconnect the cable and remove it from the machine Continue until all sections are removed line to wash the cuttings away while the machine is in operation and after OPERATION Set Up 5 16 and 3 8 Cables Container Set Up To attach container to machine 1 3 Pull cable out of container about a foot Then slide container onto rear of machine allowing cable to slide through the machine body Depress the chuck handle to relieve spring pressure and allow the container casting to fully seat Align knob on container with indent at rear of machine and tighten Machine Set Up 1 2 Place machine at a distance of not Attach a cutter to the 3 8 ca
6. machine Pull handle down again and continue to feed the cable When you reach the stoppage move the cable back and forth as the cable is rotating until the stoppage is cleared When the obstruction is cleared retract the cable Keep the motor in the forward position Running in reverse can damage the cable Use reverse only if the cable gets caught in the line Using the machine in reverse for more than a few seconds can damage the cable 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 MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN OR REPLACE JAWS 1 Remove chuck cover by unscrewing retaining knob 2 Remove the slot head screw from the chuck cone 3 Squeeze the three jaws together and rotate the chuck cone until a jaw becomes accessible in the open space 4 Follow the same procedure to remove and clean or replace each chuck jaw CABLE MAINTENANCE 9 When complete be sure to replace the slot head screw to prevent To get maximum service from your cables be accidental removal of a jaw sure that they are clean and well oiled Some T 2 m rae 6 Replace the chuck cover and screw in the retaining knob users periodically pour oil directly into the con 7 tainer This not only provides running lubrica tion but greatly extends the life of the cables as well Our SNAKE OIL is ideally suited for this purpose since it not only lubricates the cables
7. 0 n A e 95 233 V IMPORTANT When ordering give Serial Number of Machine A 95 213 95 201 D AG l 95 212 2 De sn gt 5541 gt A 2 McKees Rocks PA 15136 1101 Thompson Avenue 412 771 6300 General Wire Spring Co 2010 General Wire Spring Co je S S Q S 3 C 19501 0810
8. at follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death DANGER indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which if not avoided will result in minor or moderate injury Electric shock resulting in death can occur if you plug this machine into an improp erly wired outlet If the ground wire is electrified you can be electrocuted by just touching the machine even when the power switch is off A ground fault circuit interrupter will not pro tect you in this situation Use a UL approved tester to determine if the outlet is safe Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flamma ble liquids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust of fumes Only wear leather gloves Never use any other type of glove such as cloth rubber or coated gloves Never grasp a rotating cable with a rag These items could become wrapped around the cable and Cause serious injury Always wear safety glasses and rubber soled non slip shoes Use of this safety equip ment may prevent serious injury Never operate machine with belt guard removed Fingers can get caught between belt and pulley Do not overstress cables
9. ble by sliding the cutter into the slot in the female connector at the end of cable then tighten in place firmly with connecting screw and lock washer greater than two feet 6m of drain opening If you can t place the ma chine this close to the drain opening run the cable through a pipe or a metal guide tube to prevent cable whipping OPERATION 5 16 and 3 8 CABLES LE Push the cable into the drain opening as far as it will go Then pull an additional foot of cable from the machine so that an arc is formed Turn the motor switch to the forward position The motor will start running Put one leather gloved hand on the cable then push the chuck handle down with the other The cable will spin into the line Note To insure that the feed grips the cable properly without exces sive wear to clutch jaws pull the chuck handle down sharply when engaging the feed Pull handle back fully to disengage the feed Pull ing the handle back will activate a brake that stops the container used for 5 16 and 3 8 cables from spinning 4 Guide the cable into the line with a firm even pressure Do not force the cable You won t clear the line any faster and you could damage the cable Too much cable between the machine and drain will cause the cable to whip and kink DO NOT USE TOO MUCH FORCE LET THE CUTTER DO THE WORK When the slack in the cable is gone release the handle and pull another foot of cable from the
10. er and safer at the rate for which it is designed Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing the tool ouch preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users Maintain tools with care Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts break age of parts and any other condition that may affect the tool s operation If damaged have the tool serviced before using Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools Only use accessories that are recommended by the manu facturer for your model Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool Service 1 Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair per sonnel Service or maintenance performed by unqualified repair personnel could result in a risk of injury When servicing a tool use only identical replacement parts Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this man ual Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintena
11. hine doesn t start stops while run ning or if the operator experiences a mild shock do not use the machine Tag the machine out of service and take it to a motor repair center or return it to the factory for repairs FEATURES Chuck Handle Chuck erm Lifting Handle v M Rear Guide SS ee Hose Cable m CN T Motor Switch Cover Retaining Knob NOTE Do not operate machine if warning labels on the Motor Hous ing and power cord are missing or illegible Cables and Connectors Your machine comes with R type cable connectors to match Ridgid type cables To couple R cables put the T shaped slot in the female connector next to the T shaped male connector Slide the two together and the spring pin will snap into place x To disconnect push the coupling key into www the hole just below the slot in the female LT connector then slide connectors apart OPERATION Set Up 5 8 and 7 8 Cables 7 5R 8 5 8 x 7 1 2 ft Open Wound 15R 10 7 8 x 15 ft Open Wound 15R 10 P 7 8 x 15 ft Proflex Adjustable Chuck Set Up General makes cables and cutters to fit equipment manufac The chuck has two sets of notches one for 5 8 cables and one for tured by others We have no affiliation with these companies 7 8 cables Use the following procedure to switch between cable sizes Cable Application Chart Table 4 1 Remove the chuck cover by unscrew
12. ing retaining knob able Appucation nant ane 2 The chuck cone has three small notches for 5 8 cables and three Cable Size Typical Applications large ones for 7 8 cables They are marked accordingly 5 16 1 427 Small ines tubs 3 Squeeze the three jaws together while rotating the chuck cone to Container to 2 showers 30 ft the desired setting 3 8 Sinks basins small 4 Replace the chuck cover and screw in the retaining knob Container bod drains 35 ft 7 8 JAW SETTING 5 8 JAW SETTING 5 8 1 1 4 to Roof stacks small 125 ft Sections 3 drains 718 2 to 4 Medium Lines Floor 195 ft Sections Drains Cutter Application Chart Table 2 not greater than two feet 6m of Cutters for 5 8 Cables drain opening If you can t place Starting Tool ideal for cutting the machine this close to the and scraping drain opening run the cable through a pipe or a metal guide tube to prevent cable whipping 2 Attach Rear Guide Hose 66 RGH by aligning knob on guide hose with indent on rear of machine and tighten Machine Set Up 1 Place machine at a distance of 3 Slide cable female connector first into front of machine Never use more than one cable at a time D To remove or retrieve loose 4 Insert cutting tool into male connector at other end of cable Start Retrieving yyy objects with the small cutters to get the line open After the line is opened Tool follow with larger blades which scra
13. l 95 Operating Instructions For 1 1 4 through 4 30mm 100mm Your l 95 is designed to give you years of trouble free profitable service How ever no machine is better than its opera tor Read understand and follow all safety warnings and instructions provided with the product Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock and or serious injury Save all warn ings and instructions for future reference Genera SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PIPE CLEANERS Read and understand operator s manual before using this machine Failure to follow operating instructions could result in death or serious injury WARNING Read and understand all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury Replacement manuals are available upon request at no charge or may be downloaded from our web site www drainbrain com Instructional videos are available for download on our website and may be ordered If you have any questions or problems please call General s customer service department at 412 771 6300 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS These instructions are intended to familiarize all personnel with the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the I 95 SAFETY SYMBOLS This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety mes sages th
14. nce Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury 95 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death Electric shock resulting in death can occur if you plug this machine into an improperly wired outlet If the ground wire is electrified you can be electrocuted by just touching the machine even when the power switch is off A ground fault circuit interrupter will not protect you in this situation Use a UL approved tester to determine if the outlet is safe Do not overstress cables Overstressing cables may cause twisting kinking or breaking of the cable and may result in serious injury 1 Only wear leather gloves Never use any other type of glove such as cloth rubber or coated gloves Never grasp a rotating cable with a rag These items could become wrapped around the cable and cause serious injury 2 Do not overstress cables Keep leather gloved hand on the cable for control when machine is running Overstressing cables because of an obstruction may cause twisting kinking or break ing of the cable and may result in serious injury 3 Place the machine at a distance not greater than two feet from the opening Greater distances can result in cable twisting or kinking 4 Machine is designed for ONE PERSON operation Operator must contr
15. ol foot switch and cable 9 Be careful when cleaning drains where cleaning chemicals have been used Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes Drain cleaning chemicals can cause serious burns as well as damage the cable 6 Do not operate machine if operator or machine is standing in water Will increase risk of electrical shock 7 Wear safety glasses and rubber soled non slip shoes Use of this safety equipment may prevent serious injury 8 Before starting each job check that the cable is not broken or kinked by checking for wear or breakage Always replace worn out kinked or broken cables with genuine GENERAL re placement cables 9 Only use this tool in the application for which it was de signed Follow the instructions on the proper use of the ma chine Other uses or modifying the drain cleaner for other appli cations may increase risk of injury Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI Your machine is equipped with a ground fault circuit interrupter which protects you against shock if a short circuit should occur Check that receptacle is properly grounded Test the GFCI before each use 1 Plug into 120 volt receptacle 2 Push test button Indicator light will go out and power to machine should cut off 3 If light does not go out when test button is pushed equipment should not be used until proper repairs can be made 4 To restore power after test push reset button With the reset button depressed if the mac
16. ol will increase the risk of electric shock Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Replace damaged cords imme diately Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock When operating a power tool outside use an outdoor exten sion cord marked W A or W These cords are rated for out door use and reduce the risk of electric shock Test the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI provided with the power cord to insure it is operating correctly before oper ating machine Machine must have a properly functioning ground fault circuit interrupter on the power cord GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock Extension cords are not recommended unless they are plugged into a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI found in circuit boxes or outlet receptacles The GFCI on the machine power cord will not prevent electric shock from the extension cords Only use proper three wire extension cords in good condition which have three prong grounding plugs and three pole re ceptacles which accept the tool s plug Use of damaged infe rior or other extension cords will not ground the tool Increases the risk of electric shock and bodily injury or death Keep all electric connections dry and off the ground Reduces the risk of electric shock DO NOT touch plugs or tools with wet hands Reduces the risk of electric shock
17. pe the inside walls of the pipe Cutters for 7 8 Cables assuring a real cleaning job ves ee RSHD 10 OPERATION 5 8 and 7 8 CABLES 2 U Cutter R 2UC 10 For Cutting and Scraping J R 3UC 10 For Cutting and Scraping 1 Push the cable into the drain opening as far as it will go Then pull U Cutter an additional foot of cable from the machine so that an arc Is Hook To remove or retrieve loose formed hee Pamma R HA 10 2 Turn the motor switch to the forward position The motor will start running For removing loose objects or 3 Put one gloved hand on the cable then push the chuck handle broken cables down with the other The cable will spin into the line Guide the cable into the line with a firm even pressure Do not force the Note There are no fixed rules for what cutter to use If one tool does cable You won t clear the line any faster and you could damage n t take care of a stoppage simply try another the cable Too much cable between the machine and drain will cause the cable to whip and kink E Hint It s often helpful to have a small stream of water running in the 5 DO NOT USE TOO MUCH FORCE LET THE CUTTER DO THE WORK When the slack in the cable is gone release the handle and pull another foot of cable from the machine Pull handle down again and continue to feed the cable When you reach the end of the sectional cable pull it out of the machine and slide another cable
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