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Problem
Motor shuts off
during use
Cable kinks, twists,
or breaks.
1. Turn motor off. Allow motor to cool off
completely before restarting and stay
clear of cable when turning motor
back on.
2. Make sure all electrical components
are dry and all insulation is in good
repair. Press reset button. If GFCI
trips again, have machine serviced by
qualified electrician before further use.
1. Do not force cable. Let cutter do the work.
2. Move Drain Cleaner to within
two feet of drainpipe inlet.
3. Change cable size.
4. Clean and oil cable regularly.
5. Replace cable.
1. The motor may have been shut off
by its internal thermal protection
switch, or auto reset breaker.
2. GFCI breaker tripped.
1. Too much force on the cable.
2. Too much slack between Drain
Cleaner and drainpipe inlet.
3. Cable used is wrong
size for drain pipe.
4. Cable exposed to acid.
5. Cable worn out.
Cable tangles
in drum
1. Do not force cable. Let cutter tool
do the work
2. Retract Cable with the Motor Direction
Switch in the Forward position.
3. Lubricate distributor tube bearings.
1. Too much force on the cable.
2. Motor running in reverse.
3. Distributor tube frozen.
Power Cord GFCI
trips when unit is
plugged in or when
Foot Pedal is
pressed.
1. Repair or replace Motor Direction Switch.
2. Repair or replace the Power Cord.
3. Have Motor repaired by a qualified
technician; Replace Motor
4. Dry cord and unit.
5. Electrician must Replace
Power Cord with GFCI.
1. Motor Direction Switch defective.
2. Frayed Power Cord.
3. Short circuit in Motor
4. Excess moisture touching Power
Cord or Drain Cleaner.
5. Faulty GFCI unit.
Motor does
not operate
Check for leaks in air line leading from
Foot Pedal. Check for tears and holes
In Foot Pedal. Replace if needed.
Pneumatic Foot Pedal may have a
leak.
The “Forward/
Reverse” Switch
Does not work
Move the “Forward/Reverse” Switch to
the “Off” position and allow the motor
to stop before changing from ”Forward”
to “Reverse” or visa versa.
The centrifugal switch requires the
motor to come to a complete stop
before it will allow the direction
of the motor to be changed.
The Foot
Pedal sticks
Press the Foot Pedal several times
to release it.
Overloading of the motor may
Cause the Foot Pedal to stick.
Probable Cause(s) Solution(s)
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