Installation Guide
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Recharge only with the charger
specied for the battery. For spe-
cic charging instructions, read the operator’s
manual supplied with your charger and battery.
Removing/Inserting the Battery
To remove the battery, push in the release buttons and
pull the battery pack away from the tool.
WARNING
Always remove battery pack before
changing or removing accessories.
To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body of the
tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
WARNING
Only use accessories specically
recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
Always store tool in its bucket with insert to avoid
damage to the cable.
Selecting the Proper Cable
Cat. No. Description
Pipe
Diameter
48-53-2772
5/16" x 75' Inner Core Drop Head Cable
w/ Rustguard
1-1/4" - 2-1/2"
48-53-2773
3/8" x 50' Inner Core Coupling Cable
w/ Rustguard
2" - 3"
48-53-2774
1/2" x 50' Inner Core Coupling Cable
w/ Rustguard
2" - 4"
48-53-2775
5/8" x 50' Open Wind Coupling Cable
w/ Rustguard
1-1/4" - 3"
Cable Attachments for Use with
Milwaukee Coupling Cables
Cat. No. Description
Pipe
Diameter
48-53-2681 Small Bulb Head w/ Rustguard 2" - 3"
48-53-2682 Small Drop Head w/ Rustguard 2" - 3"
48-53-2683 1" Spade Bit w/ Rustguard 2" - 3"
48-53-2684 1" C-Cutter w/ Rustguard 2" - 3"
48-53-2685
5 Piece Small Drain Line Kit
w/ Rustguard
2" - 3"
48-53-2786 Medium Bulb Head w/ Rustguard 2" - 4"
48-53-2787 Medium Drop Head w/ Rustguard 2" - 4"
48-53-2788 1-1/2" Spade Bit w/ Rustguard 2" - 4"
48-53-2789 1-1/2" C-Cutter w/ Rustguard 2" - 4"
48-53-2790
5 Piece Medium Drain Line Kit
w/ Rustguard
2" - 4"
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the cable and
attachments, do not use in larger diameter
pipes.
Cable Installation
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, wear
safety goggles or glasses with side
shields. Always wear leather gloves. Cable tip may
be sharp.
Remove the cable for cleaning after each use. Differ-
ent size and types of cables are available for different
applications.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
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1. Handle
2. Inner drum
3. Cable
4. Latches
5. Head attachment
storage
6. Drum alignment
guides
7. Foot pedal
storage
8. Drive belt
9. Forward/
Off/Reverse
switch
10. Foot pedal
11. Cord wrap
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Drum
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Powered Base
Inner
Powered Base
Outer
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12. Backpack snaps
13. Chest buckle straps
14. Kickstand
15. Battery bay
To remove the cable:
1. Turn the forward/off/reverse switch to the off position
O and remove the battery pack.
2. Pull the cable out through the nose of the drum until
the anchor cable shows.
3. Remove the cable from the anchor cable by insert-
ing the pin key into the coupling hole and pulling the
cable away.
4. To clean or maintain cable, follow the cleaning in-
structions under "Maintenance".
To install the cable:
1. Turn the forward/off/reverse switch to the off position
O and remove the battery pack.
2. Install the cable to the anchor cable by snapping the
attachment coupler into the cable coupler.
3. Feed the cable into the drum.
4. Remove the protective tip cover from new cables
before use.
Cable Attachment Installation
To install the attachment:
Snap the attachment coupler into the cable coupler.
Test the cable before inserting into the drain to make
sure the attachment does not fall off during use.
To remove the attachment:
Insert the pin key into the coupling hole and pull attach-
ment off of cable.
Transportation and Set Up
WARNING
Do not transport this tool when the
drum and backpack are connected.
Tipping may occur.
To transport the tool:
1. Remove drum from the backpack area.
2. Place the foot pedal in its storage and
tie the pedal cord using the cord wrap.
3. Place the backpack over back and
buckle the chest straps together.
4. Lift the drum to the drain area, as
shown.
To set up the tool:
1. Once at the drain, area, remove
backpack and place it no further
than 2' from the drain. WARNING!
Greater distance can cause twisting,
kinking, breaking or whipping of the
cable.
2. Remove the foot pedal and cord from
the backpack and place to the side, ensuring the cord
will not tangle with the tool cable.
3. Place the drum onto the powered base by using
the drum alignment guides. Press drum down onto
powered base while latching to ensure a complete
connection.
OPERATION
WARNING
Always remove battery pack before
changing or removing accessories.
Only use accessories specically recommended
for this tool. Others may be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of short circuit, when setting tool
or battery down, do not allow battery to contact
corrosive or conductive uid.
To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles
or glasses with side shields. Always wear leather
gloves.
Using Forward/Off/Reverse Switch
1. For forward (clockwise) rotation, turn the forward/
off/reverse switch to the arrow pointing towards the
nose of the drum . Check the direction of rotation
before use.
2. For reverse (counterclockwise) rotation, turn the
forward/off/reverse switch to the arrow pointing away
from the nose of the drum . Check the direction of
rotation before use.
3. To lock the switch, turn the forward/off/reverse switch
to the center position O. The foot pedal will not work
while the forward/off/reverse switch is in the center
locked position. Always lock the switch or remove
the battery pack before performing maintenance,
changing accessories, storing the tool and any time
the tool is not in use.
Starting and Stopping Speed
1. To start the tool, push the forward/off/reverse switch
to either direction and step or kneel on the foot pedal.
2. To stop the tool, release pressure on the pedal.
Inserting Cable Into Drain
1. Transport and set the tool up according to the instruc-
tions under "Transportation and Set Up".
2. Grasp the cable close to the tool and feed at least 2'
into the drain. WARNING! Wear leather gloves.
3. Turn the forward/off/reverse switch to the forward
position and engage the foot pedal to begin rotating
the cable.
4. Continue feeding cable
into the drain until the
obstruction is reached.
NOTE: If more cable is
needed to reach the clog, a
second drum may be con-
nected. To do this, turn the
forward/off/reverse switch to
the off position O. Remove
the drum from the powered
base and place to the side.
Insert a new drum onto the
powered base. Disconnect
the anchor cable from the
original drum and and con-
nect it to the anchor cable in the second cable according
to instructions under "Cable Attachment Installation".
5. When the clog is reached, move the cable in a back
and forth motion until the obstruction is cleared. If
the tool binds, release pressure from the foot pedal
immediately. Repeat until the drain is clear.