Operating Guide

ManualsBrandsJameson ManualsElectricalEasy Buddy 1/4 in. x 400 ft. Fiberglass Conduit Rodder

OPERATION AND SAFETY MANUAL

• DO NOT USE ON LIVE CIRCUITS. DISCONNECT POWER. Metal tip on rod.

• Wear safety glasses and gloves.

• Keep rod inside reel when not in use. Out-of-control rod can harm personnel or property.

• Keep rod clean. Some contaminants (including water) can conduct electricity.

• Keep secure footing. Protect yourself from falling should pulling eye move suddenly or separate from rod.

• Check for rod damage prior to use. Cracks, gouges, nicks, or white stress marks on jacket or sharp bends will weaken rod.

Injury could result if rod breaks while pulling.

• Do not use slip joint pliers, locking pliers or powered pulling equipment on rod.

• Do not force a pull that is stuck. Remove wires and check for kinks or obstructions.

• Avoid pulling rod over sharp edges.

• Do not bend rod beyond 4” radius.

WARNING - ADHESIVE

Read manufacturer’s instructions before using adhesive. In case of eye contact, ush with water and seek medical atten-

tion If skin contact occurs, apply solvent (such as nail polish remover) to area and gently remove adhesive. Wash solvent

off with water. Solvents should not be used in case of contact with eyes or open wounds.

Always wear safety goggles (ANSI Std. Z87.1) and gloves when working with adhesive and/or unprotected berglass rod.

See adhesive product label for Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Warranty

Jameson products carry a warranty against any defect in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment unless failure is due to

misuse or improper application. Jameson shall in no event be responsible or liable for modications, alterations, misapplications or repairs made to its products

by purchaser or others. This warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the product and does not include reimbursement for shipping or other expenses

incurred. Jameson disclaims any other express or implied warranty.

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Part Number Buddy® Model

6-14-300M 300’ X 1/4” Easy Buddy

6-14-400M 400’ x 1/4” Easy Buddy

6-14-500M 500’ x 1/4” Easy Buddy

Part

Number

Accessories - Sold Separately

6-14-AK Accessory Kit

Splice Ferrule, Pulling Eye, End Ferrule, Adhesive, Emery

Cloth, Canvas Pouch

6-139 Swivel Eye Attach pull line or grip to freely rotating eye

6-140 Splice Repair Kit Splice Ferrule, Adhesive, Emery Cloth, Instructions

6-141 Roller Guide Guide rod through bends, sweeps, misalignments, wires

6-143 Swivel Coupling

Connect two rods when single length is not long enough;

provides rotation when pulling line, wire or rope.

6-146 End Ferrule Repair End Ferrule, Adhesive, Emery Cloth, Instructions

6-148 Rod Grapple Set Connect two rodders from opposite directions

6-160 Pulling Eye Attach to end tting of rod for pull line attachment to rod

6-162 Flexible Leader Guide rod through bends, sweeps, misalignments

6-14-BAG Zippered Bag

Protect Easy Buddy from moisture and UV rays when not

in use and during transport

6-14-COV Cover

Accessory Kit

Attaches to Rodder Frame

For Easy Access

Flexible

Leader

Roller

Guide

Swivel

Eye

End

Ferrule

Grapples

Summary of content (4 pages)

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OPERATION AND SAFETY MANUAL Part Number Buddy® Model 6-14-300M 300’ X 1/4” Easy Buddy 6-14-400M 400’ x 1/4” Easy Buddy 6-14-500M 500’ x 1/4” Easy Buddy • DO NOT USE ON LIVE CIRCUITS. DISCONNECT POWER. Metal tip on rod. • Wear safety glasses and gloves. • Keep rod inside reel when not in use. Out-of-control rod can harm personnel or property. • Keep rod clean. Some contaminants (including water) can conduct electricity. • Keep secure footing.
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Using The Easy Buddy® 1. Identify both ends of conduit. Ensure switch gear or other components in area will not be damaged by rod entering vault or box. 2. Insert rod through safety feed guide. Failure to do so can cause a hazardous condition. 3. Adjust drag brake by tightening or loosening handle so rod does not feed itself from reel. 4. Insert rodder end into conduit. 5. Push rodder through conduit using short thrusts (approximately 6-12” long).
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MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN Y SEGURIDAD Número de pieza Modelo Buddy® 6-14-300M 300’ X 1/4” Easy Buddy 6-14-400M 400’ x 1/4” Easy Buddy 6-14-500M 500’ x 1/4” Easy Buddy - NO UTILICE EN CIRCUITOS CON CORRIENTE. DESCONECTE LA ELECTRICIDAD. La varilla tiene punta de metal. - Use gafas y guantes de seguridad. - Deje la varilla dentro de la bobina cuando no la use. Una varilla fuera de control puede causar daños al personal y a la propiedad. - Mantenga la varilla limpia.
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Cómo usar Easy Buddy® 1. Identifique ambos extremos del conducto. Asegúrese de que el interruptor y demás componentes en el área no se dañarán al introducir la varilla en la bóveda o caja. 2. Introduzca la varilla a través de la guía de alimentación segura. No hacerlo puede provocar una condición peligrosa. 3. Acomode el freno de arrastre ajustando o aflojando la palanca para que la varilla no se desenrolle sola de la bobina. 4. Introduzca el extremo de la guía pasacables en el conducto. 5.