General Super-Vee Operating Instructions Manual

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Super-Vee
Operating Instructions
For 1-1/4" through 3" lines
(30mm – 75mm)
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our Super-Vee is designed to give you
years of trouble-free, profitable service.
However, no machine is better than its
operator. We therefore suggest you read
these instructions through carefully before
using your machine on the job. This will
enable you to operate the Super-Vee
more efficiently and more profitably.
Failure to follow these instructions may
cause personal injury to operator or
damage to equipment.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Super-Vee™
Safety Instructions
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WARNING
Electric shock resulting in death can occur if you plug this machine into an improperly wired outlet. If the ground wire is electrified, you can be electrocuted by just touching the machine, even when the power switch is off. A ground fault circuit interrupter will not protect you in this situation. Use a UL approved tester to determine if the outlet is safe.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Wear only leather gloves. Never use any other type of glove, such as cloth, rubber, or coated gloves. Never grasp a rotating cable with a rag. These items could become wrapped around the cable and cause serious injury.
Use safety equipment. Always wear safety glasses and rubber soled, non-slip shoes.
Never operate machine with guard removed. Fingers can get caught in the mechanism.
Do not overstress cables. Overstressing cables may cause twisting, kinking, or breaking of the cable and may result in serious injury.
READ AND UNDERSTAND
ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
Call General’s customer service department at 412-771-6300 if you have any questions.
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Work Area Safety
1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
4. Do not let visitors contact the tool or extension cord. Such preventative measures reduce the risk of injury.
Electrical Safety
1. Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet, properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with UL approved tester or a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the
tool should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.
2. Double insulated tools are equipped with a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double insulation eliminates the need for the
three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.
3. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is grounded.
4. Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
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5. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to
carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk
of electric shock.
6. When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
7. Use only three-wire extension cords which
have three-prong grounding plugs and three­pole receptacles which accept the tool’s plug.
Use of other extension cords will not ground the tool and increase the risk of electric shock.
8. Use proper extension cords. Insufficient conductor size will cause excessive voltage drop and loss of power.
9. Keep all electric connections dry and off the
ground. Do not touch plugs or tools with wet hands. Reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal Safety
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
2. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
3. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in. Plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
4. Remove adjusting keys or switches before turning the tool on. A wrench or key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
6. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power source
before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such
preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
4. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
5. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
6. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools.
7. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool.
8. Inspect tool and extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Damaged cords increase risk of electrical shock.
9. Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and grease. Allows for better control of the tool.
10. Store tools in dry place. Such measures reduce the risk of electrical shock.
Tool Service
1. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified repair personnel could result in injury.
2. When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
Specific Safety Information
1. Be sure that the unit is plugged into a properly grounded receptacle. If in doubt, check
receptacle before plugging in machine. Check the power cord to see that there are no cuts or frays.
Tool Use and Care
1. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
2. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
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2. The Skil drive unit used in the Super-Vee is double insulated, and therefore has no grounding wire. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). The plug
will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
3. If the power cord supplied with the machine is
not long enough, be sure to use a 16 gauge heavy duty extension cord no more than 50 feet long and in good condition. Using lighter
cords can result in severe power loss and motor overheating.
4. Wear only leather gloves. Never use any other
type of glove such as cloth, rubber, or coated gloves. Never grasp a rotating cable with a rag or cloth glove. These items could become
wrapped around cable and cause serious injury.
5. Never operate machine with guard removed. Fingers can get caught in the mechanism.
6. Do not overstress cables. Overstressing cables because of an obstruction may cause twisting, kinking, or breaking of the cable and may result in serious injury.
7. Position machine within six inches of drain opening. Greater distances can result in cable twisting or kinking. If you can't get the machine this close to the drain opening, run the cable through metal tubing or conduit to prevent cable whipping and kinking.
8. Machine is designed for one-person operation. Operator must control trigger and cable.
9. Be careful when cleaning drains where
cleaning chemicals have been used. Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes. Drain
cleaning chemicals can cause serious burns as well as damage the cable.
10. Do not operate machine if operator or machine is standing in water. Will increase risk of electrical shock.
11. Wear safety glasses, rubber soled, non-slip shoes. Use of this safety equipment may prevent serious injury.
12. Before starting each job, check that the cable
in the drum is not broken or kinked, by pulling the cable out and checking for wear or breakage. Always replace worn out (kinked or
broken) cables with genuine GENERAL replacement cables.
13. Only use this tool in the application for wh ich
it was designed. Follow the instructions on the proper use of the machine. Other uses or
modifying the drain cleaner for other applications may increase risk of injury.
Variable Speed Switch
A variable speed control is built into the trigger mechanism. You can control and increase the machine's speed by applying more trigger pressure until you get the speed that you want.
You can also control the machine's direction of rotation by switching the forward and reverse lever, which is located just above the trigger switch. Move the lever toward the Forward arrow for forward rotation and toward the Back arrow for reverse rotation.
Cable Application Chart (Table 1)
Cable Size Pipe Size Typical Applications
1/4” 1-1/4" to 2"
5/16" 1-1/2" to 2"
3/8" 2" to 3"
The 1/4" and 5/16" diameter cables with EL-Basin plug heads can be spun through most strainer crossbars and work well in lines blocked by soft stoppages such as hair, soap, fats, etc.
Cutter Application Chart (Table 2)
Cutter
Arrow Head
Flexible Arrow Head
Boring Gimlet
Down Head Boring Gimlet
1-1/4" Side Cutter
Note: Cutters may only be used with 3/8” cables and 5/16” cables with a female connector.
1-1/4SCB
Small lines, tubs, and shower drains. Sinks, basins, and small drains. Stacks, toilets, small drains (Not Roots).
Catalog Number Typical Applications
AH
Ideal for heavy cutting and scraping.
More flexibility than
FAH
Arrow Head; can take sharp turns in small lines.
BG
To remove or retrieve loose objects.
Leads cable down
DHBG
drain line rather than up vent or across tee.
Works well in grease stoppages, scrapes walls of pipe.
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Operating Instructions
1. Slide the grip shield forward to release cable. Place the cable in the drain by hand as far as it will go. Leave six inches of cable between the machine and the drain.
2. Slide the grip shield back to grip the cable. Gently squeeze the trigger and move the machine toward the drain opening. DO NOT FORCE THE CABLE. The job won’t go any faster and you could kink the cable.
7. Reverse the procedure to pull the cable out of the line.
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Do not use reverse to pull the cable out of the drain. Always run your machine in Forward, whether you are feeding the cable into the line or pulling it out. Use reverse only to release cable if it should become caught in the line.
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 and after.
3. After the cable has fed into the drain, release the trigger.
4. Slide the grip shield forward to release the cable. Pull the Super-Vee back while holding the able in place. After you are past the first bend, you probably will not have to hold the cable as you pull the machine back.
5. Slide the grip shield back, squeeze the trigger and move the machine toward the drain again. Slide the grip shield forward and pull the machine back. Be sure to allow no more than six inches of cable between the machine and drain opening. Too much slack in the cable can cause it to tangle and kink.
6. Repeat procedure until you have worked through the stoppage.
TO CHANGE CABLE CARTRIDGES
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM
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1. Remove the cutter and screw from the cable, if one is attached.
2. Loosen the three screws that hold the front and back of drum together.
3. Pull the drum off of the front of the machine.
4. Remove the cartridge. Press replacement cartridge firmly into the back of the drum. Make sure to line up the grooves in the cartridge with the slots in the drum back.
5. Slide cable through the front of the drum. Be sure the grip shield is in the forward position. Position the drum front so that the screws and slots in the drum back are aligned.
6. Tighten the screws firmly, making sure they are centered in the slots, and tightened so that the heads of the screws are flush with the drum.
POWER SOURCE BEFORE CHANGING CARTRIDGES!
Super-Vee™
MAINTENANCE
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM
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To keep your machine operating smoothly, it is essential that all bearings and bushings be lubricated. Oiling moving parts is particularly important where machine comes in contact with sand, grit, and other abrasive material.
POWER SOURCE BEFORE
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE!
CABLE MAINTENANCE
To get maximum service from your cables, be sure that they are clean and well oiled. This not only provides complete lubrication, but greatly extends the life of the cables as well. Our SNAKE OIL is ideally suited for this purpose, since it not only lubricates the cables, it deodorizes them as well.
TO CLEAN OR REPLACE GRIPPERS
If your Super-Vee is not gripping the cable properly, the cable grippers may need to be cleaned or replaced.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE (Table 3)
1. Loosen the 3/8” set screws and the slotted screw
in the front collar.
2. Remove the front collar and slide off the grip
shield.
3. Remove screws holding the cable grippers.
4. Clean or replace cable grippers.
5. Re-grease grippers and reassemble.
TO REMOVE MOTOR
1. Loosen the three screws that hold the front and
back of the drum together.
2. Pull the drum off of the front of the machine.
3. Remove cable cartridge.
4. Loosen the set screws in the beveled collar and
remove both the collar and the felt washer.
5. Slide a flat head screw driver into the Hub Spindle
and unscrew the Left Hand locking screw from the drive shaft by turning it clockwise.
6. Unscrew the Hub Spindle from the Right Hand
Drive Shaft by rotating the drum back counter­clockwise. Note: The Hub Spindle, Hub, and Drum Back remain as one unit; the Thrust Bearing will come free.
7. Reverse these instructions when re-assembling.
Problem Probable Cause Solution
Cable kinks or breaks.
Motor does not run. Trigger in neutral (off) position. Switch Trigger to either Forward or Reverse.
Symbol Name Symbol Name
V Volts Action direction or arrow A Amperes Alternating current
Hz Hertz
no No load speed
Operator forcing the cable. Do not force the cable. Let the cutter do the work. Too much slack between machine and drain. Do not allow more than six inches between machine and drain.
Cable used in wrong size drain line. A cable that is too large or too small in diameter for a line is more
likely to kink. (Consult Table 1—Cable Applications.) Cable exposed to acid Clean and oil cables regularly. Operator forcing the cable. Do not force the cable. Let the cutter do the work. Cable tangles in drum.
Machine run in reverse. Do not run machine in reverse to retract cable from drain. Use
reverse only if cable is caught in line.
See pages 22 and 23 for Parts List and Schematic Diagram.
Designates double insulated Designates this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories
…/min Revolutions per minute
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Designates this tool is listed by Canadian Standards Association
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