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DM10 MACHINE MANUAL

Table of Contents

2 Warranty, Parts and Service

3 Safety Labels

4-7 DM10 Information and Specifications

8-10 DM10 Machine Schematics and Parts List

11 DM10 Reel Schematics and Parts List

12 DM10 Axle Assembly and PCFR Mounting Instructions

13-16 Power Cable Feed and Return Information, Schematics and Parts List

17-18 Model Electrical Schematics and Safety Information

19 How to Splice DuraFlex® Cable and How to Bond End Fittings

WARRANTY

Duracable Manufacturing Company warrants the DM10 machine to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the
date of purchase. Warranty service can be obtained by contacting Duracable Manufacturing Company at the address listed below. If a defect is covered
by warranty, Duracable Manufacturing Company will repair or replace the defective machine or component without charge for labor or materials
(freight is not included).

Warranty of the machine is limited to the original purchaser. Duracable Manufacturing Company assumes no responsibility for damage or injury from
accident, neglect, abuse, misuse or from damage due to repair or alterations by others. This warranty does not cover damage to the machine from use
of parts other than genuine Duracable brand parts.

Duracable Manufacturing Company’s sole obligation and the original purchaser’s sole remedy under this warranty shall be for repair or replacement
as described above. All other warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose, are disclaimed. In no event shall Duracable Manufacturing Company be liable for any incidental or consequential damages.

PARTS AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

Parts can be purchased from Duracable Manufacturing Company. Service work is also available. Service is performed by trained factory personnel.
Machines sent to the factory for evaluation and repair can be estimated and quoted prior to service work. When sending a machine, be sure to include
the return address and include instructions on how the repair should be handled. Instructions can either be included with the machine, explained to your
account manager over the phone [phone]), or faxed (515-223-6109).

IMPORTANT

Keep this manual in a safe, convenient place for future reference. Important information about this machine, its diagrams and warranty information are
included in this manual.

Serial Number: Date of Purchase:

Duracable Manufacturing Company

300 Ashworth Road • West Des Moines, IA 50265

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Safety Labels

DM10 MACHINE MANUAL

Duracable Manufacturing uses three signal words on its
safety labels and instructions. These words have the following
definitions:

DANGER

A ‘Danger’ label indicates an imminently hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situation,
typically for machine components that, for functional purposes,
cannot be guarded. The word ‘danger’ will be in white letters on
a red background.

WARNING

A ‘Warning’ label indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. The word
‘warning’ will be in black letters on an orange background.

CAUTION

A ‘Caution’ label indicates a potentially hazardous situation that,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also
be used to alert against unsafe practices. The word ‘caution’ will
be in black letters on a yellow background.

The safety label format includes the signal word and symbol, a
picture (not required), and the message.

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DM10 MACHINE MANUAL

Information and Specifications

Safe Machine Operation

Read this machine manual thoroughly before assembling or
operating the machine. Become familiar with its controls and
proper use before operating. Keep this manual in a handy place
for reference and parts replacement referral. This machine is
designed specifically for the purpose of opening and cleaning
drains. Use it for this purpose - do not use it for other purposes.

Use gloves to protect your hands. Wear them to feed and
retrieve cable. Use a material that can not be easily grabbed
by the cable. Most leather gloves and certain rubber gloves
work well. Duracable Manufacturing Company has each type
available through the Duracable Product Catalog. Also, avoid
the use of loose-fitting clothes or jewelry when operating this
machine. Keep guards in place to protect the operator from the
electric motor and electrical wiring. These guards are for safety
protection and must be in place when running the machine.

Each machine is equipped with an air foot switch. Use of the air
foot switch to operate the machine is required for safe operation.
This allows the machine operator to turn the machine on or o
with the foot while keeping both hands on the cable. Select a
work area free from obstruction with room to work. Keep the
machine within three feet of the pipe opening, allowing only
enough room to work. This is required to shorten the length of
exposed cable, thus providing maximum control in high-torque
situations. Take a position that is comfortable to the left or right
side of the machine for feeding or retrieving cable. For high work
openings, the machine can be placed on its back as conditions
require.

When performing a job, use the smallest blade first. Rinse the
pipe after each blade is run through the line in order to clean out
loosened debris. Then follow with the increasing sizes of blades
until the size used is one that actually scrapes the side of the pipe
or sewer. The cutting blades are flexible and can be compressed
to enter most cleanout openings. Centrifugal force created by
the spinning cable forces the blades to expand to their natural
diameter or to the walls of the pipe. It is advisable to maintain
a very keen cutting edge on the blades at all times. Place two
hands on the cable between the outlet of your machine and the
cleanout, and keep them there at all times during operation.
Your hands placed in the proper position will provide a guide for
the cable.

As the blade makes contact with an obstruction in the line, it
stops the blade from turning and builds torque in the cable.
Do not permit the blade to get hung up in an obstruction for
more than three seconds. Torque buildup can be both helpful
and dangerous. It is helpful when pulled from the obstruction
in a timely manner. When the cable is pulled away, the tension is
released and the blade turns at a high speed. When the blade is
free, feed it back into the obstruction to make use of the built-up
power to clean the line. It is dangerous because excess torque
can cause looping over of the cable. Serious injury to fingers and
hands is possible unless precautions are observed.

When retrieving cable from the line, feed the cable into the
machine until the blade is close to the cleanout opening. Shut
o the machine and hand-feed the remaining cable into the
machine. Use of a Power Cable Feed and Return (PCFR) will
reduce stress and strain on both the drain cleaning machine
and the service technician. Duracable Manufacturing Company
recommends a PCFR unit be used on every Model DM10
machine. This unit mounts in front of the head casting assembly
and with movement of a handle will feed or retrieve cable from
a sewer line. Mounting time for the unit is minimal.

Unpacking Your Machine

The Model DM10 is shipped to you with the following parts:
the base machine, a reel, a revolving arm, a floating ring, and
a floating ring attachment. When it arrives, remove the parts
immediately and inspect for damage. If any of the contents are
damaged, contact your motor freight carrier immediately.

Assembling Your Machine

• Attach the D3L Reel Attachment to the male end on one end
of the cable. Position the cable end with attachment inside the
cable and snap into place. Feed the cable into the reel.

• Set the base machine in a down position on its rails.

• Pick up the reel, loaded with cable, with the cone shape to the
front of the machine (toward the switches) and slide it onto
the reel shaft. Be sure the orange drive lugs slide into the
openings in the back of the reel and engage fully.

• Feed the cable through the revolving arm until it is flush with
the end of the arm.

• Position the revolving arm inside the reel.

• Position the extension shaft on the revolving arm into the
center of the reel bearing.

• Place the revolving arm with cable extended into the rear side
of the head bearing.

• Slide the collar forward using an Allen Wrench to loosen and
tighten the collar.

• Slide the cable through the head bearing.

• To diassemble the DM10, reverse the assembly process.

Moving Your Machine

Break the machine down into lighter-weight components to
move it to and from the job site. To do this, wrap the GFCI cord
and the air foot pedal in a convenient spot on the machine,
remove the revolving arm from its assembled position (leave
the cable inside it and keep it with the reel), and remove the
reel assembly. Various accessories are available from Duracable
Manufacturing Company to assist and protect the operator
during the moving process.

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Information and Specifications

Lubrication Maintenance

Caution: Do not over oil these points.

• Head Bearing Assembly - The roller bearing, located in the
front assembly, requires monthly lubrication. Use a grease
gun to lubricate the zerk fitting with multipurpose grease. A
lithium-based grease is recommended.

• Reel Shaft and Reel Bearings - The reel shaft requires monthly
lubrication. Use a multipurpose grease or heavy oil. Keeping
the shaft lubricated means the reel will slide freely and will not
‘freeze’ to the shaft and need to be repaired. The reel bearings
require some light oil monthly.

• Wheels - A light oil on the axle every month keeps the wheels
rolling freely instead of ‘freezing’ to the axle.

Reel Attachment

The reel you select is set in place and slipped onto the reel shaft.
Drive lugs are mounted on the drive plate and slip through the
opening in the back of the reel. The reel is held in place by the
revolving arm.

DM10

Cable Care Instructions

Take care of your cable for optimum performance. The
recommended care procedure is as follows:

• Break in a new cable. To relieve the stress on new cable that
has been coiled since its manufacture, put it in a clean line and
run it for 10 minutes.

• Oil the cable once a week.

• Rinse the cable immediately after each use with the hottest
water available. This is especially important if the cable was in
acid or alkali during use.

• When one end of the cable begins to show wear, rewind and
use the opposite end. (Tip: order the same kind of end fittings
on both ends of the cable.)

• If the cable kinks, cut out the kink and splice the cable ends
together.

1/3 HP Motor

195 RPM

Belt Drive

16” Reel

3/8” x 75’ Cable

Telescoping Handle

PCFR (optional)

2-Year Warranty

Continuous Weld
Uni-body Frame

USES:

1-1/4” to 4” lines,
Residential, Sinks, Bathtubs,
Shower Drains, Roof Vents,
Floor Drains, Laundry Drains

DM10 with D1S, 16” open spoke metal reel (standard)

DM10 with 19PRS, 19” enclosed polyethylene reel

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Information and Specifications

Frame

The DM10 frame is constructed of aluminum alloy. This
alloy is structurally as strong as steel. A double tube frame
adds stability, yet the total weight of the machine, while
still keeping the machine lightweight.

Electrical Wiring

The DM10’s electrical wiring is run through the top of the
frame. The Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is built
into the electrical cord for added safety. The GFCI protects
the operator against electrical shock or electrocution. The
air foot pedal is standard equipment on the DM10. This
switch allows operators to turn the machine on and o
with their foot while their hands stay on the cable.

RPM/Drive

The DM10 has a 1/3 HP motor which operates at 195 rpm.

Maneuverability

The DM10 comes standard with 6” wheels and a
telescoping handle.

Cable and Reel Selections

The DM10 was designed to handle four dierent reel sizes.
The reel selected is set in place and slipped onto the reel
shaft. Drive lugs, mounted on the reel shaft pulley, slip
through the openings in the back of the reel. The reel is
held in place by the revolving arm.

The DM10 has a large-diameter front bearing which
provides more flexibility since it can be used with cables
from 1/4” to 11/16”. (The 11/16” cable requires a special
revolving arm.)

Standard Package

The DM10’s standard package (part number DM10 SP)
comes with the following items: revolving arm, 1/3 HP
motor at 195 rpm, 16” open metal spoke reel, 3/8” x 75’
cable, reel attachment, choice of cable end fittings, wheels,
and handle. See the machine packages and accessories
chart on the next page for additional options.

DM10 with 16PRS, 16” enclosed polyethylene reel.

(See options on the next page.)

Machine Specifications (Approximate)

Length of Machine with Handle Retracted 34-1/2”

Length of Machine with Handle Extended 41”

Width of Machine without Wheels 15”

Width of Machine with Narrow Wheels 20”

Height of Standard Machine 18”

Weight of Machine 71 lbs

Weight of 6” Solid Wheels 5.5 lbs

Weight of D1S, 16” Open Spoke Metal Reel 9.5 lbs

Weight of 16PRS, 16” Polyethylene Reel 10.9 lbs

Weight of D1S1, 19” Open Spoke Metal Reel 10.5 lbs

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Weight of 19PRS, 19” Polyethylene Reel 12.4 lbs

Line Size 1-1/4”-4”

Recommended Use: residential, sinks, bathtubs,

shower drains, roof vents, floor drains and laundry drains