Rodrunner - General Pipe Cleaners
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1. GEAR REDUCER MAINTENANCE Drain and change the oil every one hundred hours of operation Use a good grade of 10W 40 automobile engine oil 1 Remove both level plugs to refill Fill until the oil runs out of the level hole Replace plugs making sure that the oil fill plug which has a vent hole is installed on the top of the gear case cover AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Clean and re oil the foam element at three month intervals or every twenty five operating hours whichever occurs first Use SAE 30 oil THROTTLE LINKAGE MAINTENANCE Keep the throttle linkage clean and free of dirt and or corrosion Lubri cate after each ten hours of use with a cleaner lubricator such as WD A0 TRANSMISSION CLUTCH MAINTENANCE Consult maintenance information furnished by the transmission manu facturer This information is included in your packet The forward and the reverse clutch should be adjusted so there is no spindle movement in the neutral position and the shift lever locks into position at either side but can be bumped readily with the hand to the neutral position 1 Drain and refill the transmission after the first thirty hours of op eration Thereafter replace the oil after one hundred hours of operation or every six months whichever occurs first 2 Use a good grade of SAE 30 non detergent oil above 32 F Below 32 F use SAE 10 oil 3 Be sure the unit is filled to the oil level hole DRIVE CHAIN MAINTENANCE2. GE GK En E Z et Le RDE 221 1 NOW RDE 302 1 DRIVE SPROCKET AND RDE 303 1 CH x GE DRIVE CHAIN ALSO REQUIRED Mr Q 5 ag z DE co ee As Fe Co N IMPORTANT When ordering give Serial Number of Machine 2 be 0 vil S GERS C RDOI 0310 General Wire Spring Co 2010
3. The roller chain is lifetime lubricated It is desirable however to apply about ten drops of SAE 30 oil to the chain after every twenty five to thirty hours of operation DRIVING SPINDLE MAINTENANCE After each twenty five hours of operation lift the plastic guard and add several drops of oil to the oil hole in the spindle housing Model E Rodrunner MODEL E GAS RODRUNNER PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION RDE 100 Frame Complete RDE 225 Tension Spring RDE 101 Base Only w Axles RDE 226 Tension Adjusting Colar w Screw RDE 101 A Axle 1 RDE 227 Snap Rings 2 RDE 102 Guide RDE 228 Square Head Set Screw amp Lock Nut RDE 102 A Bolts Nuts amp Washers RDE 229 Spacer 100 200 RPM RDE 106 Handle RDE 229 1 Spacer 200 400 RPM RDE 107 1 Pneumatic Tire 1 RDE 230 Bushing 200 400 RPM RDE 107 A Hat Type Push Nut 4 RDE 301 205cc 4 Stroke Engine RDE 108 Engine Coupling Guard RDE 302 Drive Sprocket 100 200 RPM RDE 108 A screws for Coupling Guard 4 RDE 302 1 Drive Sprocket 200 400 RPM RDE 109 Chain Guard 100 200 RPM RDE 303 Drive Chain 100 200 RPM RDE 109 1 Chain Guard 200 400 RPM RDE 303 1 Drive Chain 200 400 RPM RDE 109 A Screws for Gear Guard 5 RDE 310 Throttle Cable Discontinued RDE 200 Drive Assembly 100 200 RPM RDE 315 Throttle Control Assembly RDE 200 1 Drive Assembly 200 400 RPM RDE 315 A Mounting Screws 2 RDE 201 Bearing Housing RDE 320 Engine Coupling RDE 201 A Rear Ball Bearing RDE 32
4. 0 A Coupling Sleeve RDE 201 B Front Bronze Bushing RDE 325 Hot Shift Transmission RDE 202 Bolts amp Washers RDE 326 Bolts Nuts Washers Small Spacers amp Large Spacers 4 RDE 220 Drive Shaft RDE 330 Transmission Control Handle RDE 221 Pressure Plate 1 w Set Screws 2 RDE 330 A Control Handle Knob 100 200 RPM RDE 221 1 Pressure Plate 200 400 RPM RDE 330 B set Screw RDE 222 Friction Disc RDE 330 C Bolt amp Nut RDE 223 Drive Sprocket 100 200 RPM E MRDC Municipal Rod Drive Coupling RDE 223 1 Drive Sprocket 200 400 RPM E GCDC Drive Coupling for G Cables RDE 223 1 A Screw 2 200 400 RPM E LCDC Drive Coupling for L Cables RDE 223 1 B Roll Pin 2 200 400 RPM TB RDE Tool Box RDE 224 Thrust Bearing Set OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES FOR MODEL E RODRUNNER Optional Cable Feeding Tool Cat CF 3 Optional Wheeled Cable Carrier Cat WCC Holds five 10 foot sections Optional Cable Carrier Cat CC Holds five 10 foot sections Model E Rodrunner GASOLINE POWERED RODRUNNER SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM RDE 330 A RDE 330 RDE 330 C RDE 330 B RDE 106 RDE 229 REQUIRED PARTS RDE 223 FOR 100 200 R P M RDE 302 DRIVE SPROCKET AND RDE 303 R D E 2 2 2 DRIVE CHAIN ALSO REQUIRED RDE 301 1 Ip Dr A RDE 201 B T E 48 Su Ca El EE Jj ee REQUIRED PARTS FOR 200 400 R P M RDE 229 1 QO S S Q S 3 S RDE 220 Be V RDE 228 RDE 223 1 B ie i RDE 223 1 A o
5. Gasoline Powered Model E Rodrunner Operating Instructions For 3 through 10 75mm 250mm Your Model E Rodrunner is designed to give you years of trouble free profitable service However no machine is better than its operator 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Genera PIPE CLEANERS let EIN NM Gelli ad GENERAL SAFETY RULES 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 Model E Rodrunner This is the safety alert sym
6. Lay down another section connect the female end to the sec tion in the line and the male end to the cable chuck Repeat this procedure until you ve worked through the stop page DO NOT USE TOO MUCH FORCE LET THE CUTTER DO THE WORK Run the machine in reverse to pull the sections out of the line lf the cutter gets caught run the machine in forward rotation and pull back until it is clear Then resume reverse rotation After breaking through the stoppage and water is running through the line you can use a larger cutter to clean the line more thoroughly Model E Rodrunner OPERATION WITH MUNICIPAL RODS 1 Attach one of the smaller cutters such as the Dia mond Head to the first rod l 2 Connect several rods and start feeding them into the line until resistance is met 3 Add about five more sec tions then slide the rear section through the guide tube on the machine and connect it to the No Wrench Chuck Do not have more than twenty feet of rods between the machine and the pipe opening 4 Start the engine and put the transmission in the forward direction at a slow speed Be sure you re running slow enough to avoid whipping 5 Begin moving the machine for ward Move forward only as fast as the cutter clears the line Let the cutter do the work do not force it DO NOT USE TOO MUCH FORCE LET THE CUTTER DO THE WORK 6 Add more rods as required to reach the stoppage 7 When the stop
7. bol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety mes sages that 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 WARINING 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 RISK OF ASPHYEIATION USE ONLY IN AWELL VENTILATED AREA RISK OF FIRE DOROT ADD FUEL WHEN OPERATING MACHINE Machine is designed for out door use Only use indoors in extremely well ventilated areas Engine exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation if allowed to collect in a confined space Do not add fuel when the ma chine is operating risk of fire Do not spray flammable liquids risk of explosion Flammable liquids can create fumes which can ignite causing property dam age or severe injury 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 A
8. f 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 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 manufac turer for your model Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool Allow engine to cool for 2 minutes before refueling If any fuel is spilled make sure the area is dry before testing the spark plug or starting the engine Fire and or explosion may occur Gasoline engines on mobile or portable equipment shall be refueled A outdoors B With the engine on the equipment stopped C With no source of ignition within 10 feet of the dispensing point and D With an allowance made for expansion of the fuel should the equipment be exposed to a higher ambient tempera ture In an overfilling situation additional precautions are necessary to ensure that the situation is handled in a safe manner Service 1 Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair per sonnel Service or maintenance performed by unqualified repair personnel could result in injury When servicing a tool use only identical replacement parts Follow instructions in the Maintenance secti
9. lways 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 Overstressing cables may cause twisting kinking or breaking of the cable and may result in seri ous injury Model E Rodrunner 6 Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage GENERAL SAFETY RULES Work Area i 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 This machine is designed for outdoor use It can be used in doors only in an extremely well ventilated area Engine exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation if allowed to collect in a confined area Keep bystanders children and visitors away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control Do not place machine near flammable objects The engine may be hot and could ignite these objects 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 seri o
10. ol in the application for which it was de ASSEMBLY 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 The Rodrunner Model E is completely assembled except for attach ing the handle to the machine frame and the transmission lever to the transmission TO ATTACH THE HANDLE FEATU RES 1 Remove the equipment from the packaging 2 Take the four cap screws and nuts from the tool box for attach Throttle ing the handle Hot Shift conte 3 Being careful not to kink the throttle cable slide the handle Transmission backward into position and install one cap screw in each side Lever The shorter cap screws go into the upper holes while the longer cap screws go into the lower holes with the lower nuts being installed unexposed beneath the machine base Be careful to protect the throttle cable from damage while manipu lating the handle Install nuts and tighten Check operation of the throttle It should move freely in and out Engine Pull Start Cord TO ATTACH THE HOT SHIFT LEVER TO THE TRANSMIS SION 1 Remove the 1 4 20 x 1 cap screw and locknut from the 5 8 diameter bar projecting up from the transmission 2 Remove the wrapping from the transmission shifting lever and Detachable slide it down onto the bar Cable Handle 3 Insert the cap screw through the hole and apply the locknut C
11. on of this man ual Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury n SAFETY RULES 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 Never operate machine with guard removed Fingers can get caught in mechanism Do not overstress cables or rods Keep leather gloved hand on the cable for control when machine is running Overstressing cables because of an obstruction may cause twisting kinking or breaking of the cable and may result in serious injury Machine is designed for ONE PERSON operation Operator must control foot switch and cable 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 Do not operate machine if operator or machine is standing in water Will increase risk of electrical shock Wear safety glasses and rubber soled non slip shoes Use of this safety equipment may prevent serious injury Before starting each job check that the cable in is not bro ken or kinked by checking for wear or breakage Always replace worn out kinked or broken cables with genuine GEN ERAL replacement cables Model E Rodrunner 9 Only use this to
12. page has been cleared pull the machine back ward but continue to run the machine in the forward direction Hint The machine can be reversed quickly because of the Hot Shift transmission If an obstacle is encountered the machine can be run alternatively in forward and reverse to free the cutter How ever do not attempt to move the rod forward while the machine is driving in the reverse direction MAINTENANCE To keep your machine operating smoothly it is essential that all bear ings and bushings be lubricated Oiling moving parts is particularly important where machine comes in contact with sand grit and other abrasive material CABLE MAINTENENCE To get maximum service from your cables be sure that they are clean and well oiled This not only provides running lubrication but greatly extends the life of the cables as well Our SNAKE OIL is ideally suited for this pur pose since it not only lubricates the cables it deodorizes them as well ENGINE MAINTENANCE Consult the maintenance information furnished by the engine manu facturer This information is included in your packet 1 Check oil level after each 5 hours of operation Do not check while the engine is running 2 Change oil after the first five hours of operation Thereafter change the oil after every twenty five hours of operation 3 Use a good grade of 10W 40 automotive engine oil The engine has been filled with oil prior to shipment
13. r when switching to cable sections return the torque adjustment to its original position to prevent damage to the cables The back of the tube that the sections run through is threaded screwed onto this tube is a collar that presses against a spring that maintains pressure on a clutch face TO INCREASE OR DECREASE CLUTCH SLIPPAGE Loosen the screw in the collar and turn the collar until you obtain the desired ten sion Then tighten the screw into the collar It is a good idea to measure and record the distance between the threaded end of the spindle and the slip clutch adjusting nut for future reference Remember that the clutch is put on the machine to protect your ca bles Therefore don t tighten to the point where sections will be dam aged before the clutch slips STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE 1 Place the transmission lever in NEUTRAL 2 Be sure that there is gasoline in the tank and that the grounding switch on the spark plug is OPEN 3 Pull out the choke and pull the starter cord until the engine starts 4 Immediately but gradually adjust the choke to the fully closed position as is necessary to maintain smooth operation This may take a minute or two in cold weather much less time in warmer weather OPERATION WITH SECTIONAL CABLES 1 Lay out a cable section and attach a Spear Head Cutter to the front 2 Push this section into the line until you meet resistance It might be possible to feed mo
14. re than one section into the line in this way 3 When linking addi tional sections be sure that the connec tor locking pin snaps firmly into place Turn the locking ring until there is a distinct click Model E Rodrunner When you have pushed as much cable into the line as you can slide the back of the last section through the guide tube on the machine and attach it to the cable drive coupler There should be water in the line to provide lubrication and cooling for the cable Start the engine and carefully engage the clutch in the forward direction Operate the engine at the slowest speed Begin moving the machine forward Advance slowly Let the cable do the work without forcing Do not push the machine faster than the cable feeds into the line This may cause the cable to whip and kink Once the cable has begun feed ing itself into the line it may be possible to increase the engine speed without causing whipping When all but the last two feet of the cable have been fed into the line shut down the machine disconnect the cable from the cable chuck and back the ma chine up approximately ten feet Note If a section is not feeding through a trap or bend it may be necessary to have an assistant use the optional Cable Feeding Tool Cat CF The tool is used to press the cable against the drain opening so that the cable can work itself around the bend 10 11 12 13
15. us 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 Plugging in tools that have the switch on invites acci dents 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 k Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform Do not force tool 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 better 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 Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons Tools are dangerous in the hands o
16. utter Application Chart OPERATION G HE Cutter Conn Conn Typical Applications The Model E is furnished with two driving chucks one for Municipal Spear eS Starting tool gets the ITTF ALL IT TT G HA L HA Starting tool to remove Hook Auger loose objects 2 U Afa Starting tool for cutting Cutter SC A ER and scraping buy Be eauso amos rising lesan Heavy duty tool for cut ting roots ri 4 Rotary Saw el G 4RSB L 4RSB For cutting roots Blade levi For removing loose G RTR 2 L RTR 2 objects and broken ca bles Note There are not fixed rules for what cutter to use If one tool doesn t take care of a stoppage simply try another Rods G 3HDB L 3HDB The Municipal Rod No Wrench Chuck slips over the spindle and is secured by tightening two set screws onto flats on the spindle Make sure the set screws are tightened onto the flats Before attempting to install the No Wrench Chuck be sure that the two set screws in the spindle do not project above the shaft surface or the No Wrench Chuck will not slide on The No Wrench Sectional Cable Chuck slips into the spindle and is secured by tightening the two spindle set screws onto the flats on the chuck shaft Make sure the set screws are tightened onto the flats SETTING SLIP CLUTCH The slip clutch is factory set at 20 foot pounds primarily to protect the cable sections When municipal rods are used the torque setting may be increased Howeve
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