Use and Care Manual

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Since 1956

OPERATION AND SAFETY MANUAL

Part Number Buddy® Model

9-25-300M 300’ X 3/8” Good Buddy

9-25-400M 400’ X 3/8” Good Buddy

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.

GB_MO3

Repair Kit

Swivel Eye

Roller Guide

Grapples

Stinger Tip

Shackle Fitting

Swivel Coupling

Part

Number

Accessories Sold Separately

9-25-AK Accessory Kit

End Ferrule, Splice Ferrule, Adhesive, Emery Cloth,

Canvas Pouch

9-139 Swivel Eye Attach pull line or grip to freely rotating eye

9-141 Roller Guide

Guides rod through bends, sweeps, misalignments,

wires

11-142 Shackle Fitting

Use with Swivel Eye for larger pulling loop to attach

Pulling Eye. Must use 11-139 Swivel Eye.

9-143 Swivel Coupling

Connect two rods when single length is not long

enough; provides rotation when pulling line, wire

or rope.

9-148 Rod Grapples Connects two rodders from opposite directions

9-25-12ST 12” Stinger Tip

Guide rod through bends, sweeps, misalignments

9-25-24ST 24” Stinger Tip

9-140 Splice Repair Kit Splice Ferrule, Adhesive, Emery Cloth, Instructions

9-146 End Ferrule Repair End Ferrule, Adhesive, Emery Cloth, Instructions

• 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 7” 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).

Summary of content (8 pages)

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OPERATION AND SAFETY MANUAL Since 1956 Part Number Buddy® Model 9-25-300M 300’ X 3/8” Good Buddy 9-25-400M 400’ X 3/8” Good 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 Good Buddy® Assembly 1. Spread frame apart until fully open on level surface. 2. Unscrew ball knob mounted on reel until 3/8” of thread is showing. 3. Insert pivot axle on frame into elbow. 4. Hold reel in vertical or horizontal position. NOTE: Never face open side of reel when in horizontal position. 5. Tighten ball knob until screw seats in holes of pivot axle. Hand tighten only. Jiggle reel to make sure it is locked in place. 8.
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Using The Good Buddy® Operation 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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Splicing Rod Or Attaching New End Ferrule 1. Cut away damaged section(s) of fiberglass rod with a fine-tooth hacksaw or sharp knife. Strip protective jacket back about 1-1/18” for end ferrule repair or 1” for rod splice repair. Do not cut into fiberglass core when stripping jacket. Do not crush fiberglass core. 2. Use emery cloth provided to roughen surface of fiberglass core end (Fig. 1). Do not remove large amounts of material during sanding. Fig. 1 3.
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OPERATION AND SAFETY MANUAL Since 1956 Número de pieza Modelo Buddy® 9-25-300M 300’ X 3/8” Good Buddy 9-25-400M 400’ X 3/8” Good 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 Good Buddy® II Ensamblaje 1. Despliegue el marco hasta que esté completamente abierto sobre una superficie nivelada. 2. Desenrosque la perilla redonda montada en la bobina hasta que se vean 3/8" de la rosca. 3. Introduzca el eje de pivote en el marco dentro del codo. 4. Mantenga la bobina en posición vertical u horizontal. NOTA: Nunca se ubique frente al lado abierto de la bobina cuando se encuentre en posición horizontal. 5.
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Cómo usar Good Buddy® II Operación 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.
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Cómo empalmar varillas o unir un nuevo casquillo terminal 1. Corte las secciones dañadas de la varilla de fibra de vidrio con una sierra para metales de dientes finos o un cuchillo afilado. Quite aproximadamente 1-1/18" del revestimiento de protección para reparar el casquillo terminal, o 1" para reparar el empalme de la varilla. No corte el núcleo de fibra de vidrio cuando quite el revestimiento. No aplaste el núcleo de fibra de vidrio. 2.