Westward 22XP38 Instrucciones De Operación Y Manual De Piezas página 12

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Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Operation with Cable Feeder (Optional)
1. Begin by pulling the cable from the drum and sliding it at
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least one foot into the drain so that the end of the cable
will not come out of the drain and whip around when the
machine is started.
2. Tighten the knob on the top of the Cable Feeder until the
Cable Feeder roller touches the cable. Then make one
more turn on the knob.
Do not over tighten since this could cause
excess cable wear. The Cable Feeder is designed for use
with 1/2" and 3/8" cables only.
3. The Cable Feeder Lever controls the feeding rate and
feeding direction of the cable. Hold the lever up to the F position (the letter F is marked on
the Feed Actuator, meaning Feeding Forward) to pull the cable out of the drum and feed it
forward into the drain. The stronger the lever is pushed up to the F side, the faster the cable
will feed. Hold the lever down to R position (the letter R is marked on the Feed Actuator,
meaning Retracting Back) to retract the cable from the drain and feed it back into the drum.
When the lever is held in the Middle Position, the cable will neither go forward or
backward, but rotate with the drum.
4. Set the Rotation Switch (see figure in Page 5) at the F position. Grab the guide tube or cable
with a gloved hand, and place your other hand on the Cable Feeder Lever, which should be
in the Middle Position. Press the Foot Switch to start the machine.
5. Feed the cable into the drain line by holding the Cable Feeder Lever up to F side with a firm,
even pressure. When the resistance is met, adjust the feeding rate by adjusting the force
on the Cable Feeder Lever. Do not force the cable – let the cutter do the work.
Large force will not get the job done any faster and the cable might become
damaged.
6. Do not leave too much slack on the cable. It will cause whipping. If the cable starts to bend
or build up too much twist, relieve the twist by turning the Drum in the reverse direction by
hand. Push any excess cable back into the drum and then continue.
You MUST turn the Rotation Switch to OFF and take your feet away from
the Foot Switch. Failing to do this may cause accidental starting and injury.
7. If you have trouble getting around a tight bend, try to run the machine instantly in REV
rotation while applying steady pressure.
Do not do this for more than a few seconds at a time since this could cause
cable tangling in the drum or kinking.
8. If you still cannot pass the bend, the cable size is probably too large. Change it to a 3/8"
diameter cable.
9. When the cable reaches the stoppage, put the Cable Feeder Lever in Middle Position first.
Then push the cable forward by hand with a mild force. Do not use the Cable Feeder. Let
the cutter chew the stoppage as it goes. This slow forward movement will reduce stress on
the cable while doing a more thorough cleaning job. A back and forth action often works
best.
Hint: It's often helpful to have a small stream of water running in the line to wash the
cuttings away while the machine is in operation.
10. Be careful not to let the cutter get caught in the stoppage as you work through it. This can
cause cable kinking and breaking. When you feel the cable start twisting in your hands, stop
the machine and pull the cable back a little to free the cutter from the obstruction. Then
repeat the slow forward motion. Remember, no cutting takes place when the blade stops
turning.
11. After the line is opened, retrieve the cable from the drain and return it to the drum with the
Rotation Switch being set to FOR position while the Cable Feeder Lever being held down at
R Side. This is important to prevent the cable from tangling in the drum or in the line.
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Drain Cleaning Machine
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