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Operating Instructions for
General I-95
For 1-¼” through 4" lines (30mm - 100mm)
Your I-95 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
enable you to operate it more efficiently and assure you satisfactory performance. Failure
to follow these instructions may cause personal injury to operator or damage to equipment.
carefully
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions.
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
Work Area Safety
Keep your work area clean and well lit.
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accidents.
before using your I-95 on the job. This will
Failure to follow all instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Cluttered benches and dark areas invite
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence
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of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
the dust or fumes.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.
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Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet, properly installed and
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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.
malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry
electricity away from the user.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges
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and refrigerators.
grounded.
Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
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will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug
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from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Replace damaged cords immediately.
electric shock.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
Power tools create sparks which may ignite
If the tool should electrically
Water entering a power tool
Damaged cords increase the risk of
When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked
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“W-A” or “W”.
shock.
Use only three-wire extension cords which have three-prong grounding plugs
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These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric
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and three-pole receptacles which accept the tool’s plug.
cords will not ground the tool and increase the risk of electric shock.
Use of other extension
Use proper extension cords.
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voltage drop and loss of power.
Before using, test the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) provided with the
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power cord to insure it is operating correctly.
shock.
Extension cords are not recommended unless they are plugged into a Ground
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Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) found in circuit boxes or outlet receptacles.
The GFCI on the machine power cord will not prevent electric shock from the
extension cords.
Keep all electric connections dry and off the ground. Do not touch plugs or
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tools with wet hands.
Personal Safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a
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power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication.
result in serious personal injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.
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Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Reduces the risk of electric shock.
A moment of inattention while operating power tools may
Insufficient conductor size will cause excessive
GFCI reduces the risk of electric
Loose clothes,
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in.
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tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
Remove adjusting keys or switches before turning the tool on.
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that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
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shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
Tool Use and Care
Use clamp or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a
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stable platform.
may lead to loss of control.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application.
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do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.
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controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments,
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changing accessories, or storing the tool.
reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and
Dust mask, non-skid safety
The correct tool will
Any tool that cannot be
Such preventative safety measures
Plugging in
A wrench or key
Proper footing
Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons.
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dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
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maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
Properly
Tools are
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Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and
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any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the
tool serviced before using.
tools.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your
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model.
used on another tool.
Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and grease.
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of the tool.
Service
Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel.
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maintenance performed by unqualified repair personnel could result in injury.
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow
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instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual.
parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock
or injury.
Specific Safety Information
Warning! Read the operator’s manual carefully before using the tool. Failure to
understand and follow the contents of the manual may result in electric shock,
fire, and/or serious personal injury.
412-771-6300 if you have any questions.
Drain Cleaner Safety
Wear leather gloves provided with the machine. Never grasp a rotating cable
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with a rag or cloth glove.
injury.
Never operate machine with belt guard removed.
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between belt and pulley.
Call General’s customer service department at
Could become wrapped around cable and cause serious
Fingers can get caught
Allows for better control
Service or
Use of unauthorized
Do not overstress cables. Keep gloved hand on the cable for control when
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machine is running.
twisting, kinking, or breaking of the cable and may result in serious injury.
Position machine within two feet of drain opening
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in cable twisting or kinking.
Machine is designed for one-person operation.
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and cable.
Do not operate machine in reverse (REV).
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result in cable damage and is used only to back cutting tool out of an obstruction.
Keep hands away from rotating drum and distributor tube. Do not reach into
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drum unless machine is unplugged.
resulting in serious injury.
Be careful when cleaning drains where cleaning chemicals have been used.
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Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes.
serious burns as well as damage the cable.
Do not operate machine if operator or machine is standing in water.
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increase risk of electrical shock.
Wear safety glasses and rubber soled, non-slip shoes.
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equipment may prevent serious injury.
Overstressing cables because of an obstruction may cause
. Greater distances can result
Operator must control foot switch
Operating machine in reverse can
Hand may be caught in the moving parts
Drain cleaning chemicals can cause
Will
Use of this safety
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Before starting each job, check that the cable in the drum is not broken or
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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.
Only use this tool in the application for which it was designed. Follow the
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instructions on the proper use of the machine.
Other uses or modifying the drain
cleaner for other applications may increase risk of injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI)
Your machine is equipped with a ground fault circuit interrupter, which protects you
against shock if a short circuit should occur. The GFCI should be tested before each
use.
1. Plug into 120-volt receptacle.
2. Push test button. Indicator light will go out and power to machine should cut off.
3. If light does not go out when test button is pushed, equipment should not be used
until proper repairs can be made.
To restore power after test, push reset button. With the reset button depressed, if
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the machine doesn't start, stops while running, or if the operator experiences a mild
shock,
do not use the machine!
factory for repairs.
Note:
The section of cord between the wall plug and the GFCI is not in the protected
Take it to a motor repair center or return it to the
circuit.
Table 1. Cable Application Chart
5/16" (Small Cont.) 1½” to 2" Small lines, tubs and showers 25 ft.
3/8" (Large Cont.) 2” to 3" Sinks, basins and small drains 35 ft.
5/8" Sectional 1¼" to 3" Roof stacks and small drains 125 ft.
7/8" Sectional 2” to 4" Medium drains and long runs 150 ft.
Table 2. Cutter Application Chart
5/8” Cutters Catalog # Typical Applications
Arrow Head R-AH Starting tool—For cutting and scraping
1½” U-Cutter R-1½UC Scrapes walls of pipe
Boring Gimlet R-BG To remove or retrieve loose objects
Retrieving Tool R-RTR-1 To remove or retrieve loose objects
7/8” Cutters Catalog # Typical Application
Spear Head R-SHD-10 Starting tool—For cutting and scraping
2” U-Cutter R-2UC-10 Scrapes walls of pipe
3” U-Cutter R-3UC-10 Scrapes walls of pipe
Hook Auger R-HA-10 To remove or retrieve loose objects
Retrieving Tool R-RTR-10 To remove or retrieve loose objects
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Set up
Adjustable Chuck
The chuck has two sets of notches, one for 5/8” cables and one for 7/8” cables. Use the
following procedure to switch between cable sizes:
1. Remove the chuck cover by unscrewing retaining knob.
2. The chuck cone has three small notches for 5/8” cables and three large ones for 7/8”
cables. They are marked accordingly.
3. Squeeze the three jaws together while rotating the chuck cone to the desired setting.
4. Replace the chuck cover and screw in the retaining knob.
Operation
With 5/8" And 7/8" Sectional Cables
1. Place machine within two feet of drain opening. If you can't get the machine closer,
run the cable through a metal pipe to prevent cable whipping.
2. Attach Rear Guide Hose (95-RGH) by aligning knob on guide hose with indent on
rear of machine and tighten.
3. Slide cable section, female connector first, into front of machine. Never use more
than one section at a time.
4. Insert cutting tool into male connector. Start with the small cutters to get the line
open. After the line is opened, follow with larger blades, which scrape the inside
walls of the pipe, assuring a real cleaning job.
Note: To attach a cutter to 5/8" or 7/8" sectional cables, slide the slot on the cutter over
the tab on the female connector until the spring pin pops into place. To remove the
cutter, use the RCK coupling key (RCK-8 for 5/8” cable sections and RCK-10 for 7/8”
sections). Push the key into the hole just below the slot in the female connector, then
slide the cable ends apart. Cable sections are coupled and uncoupled the same way.
5. Push the cable section into the drain opening as far as it will go. Then pull an
additional foot of cable from the machine so that an arc is formed.
6. Turn the power switch to the forward position. The motor will start running.
7. Put one gloved hand on the cable then push the chuck handle down with the other.
The cable will spin in place. Guide the cable into the line with a firm even pressure.
Do not force the cable.
the cable. Too much cable between the machine and drain will cause the cable to
whip and kink.
8. When the slack in the cable is gone, release the chuck handle and pull another foot
of cable from the machine. Push handle down again and continue to feed the cable.
9. When you reach the end of the cable section, pull it out of the machine and slide
another cable into the machine, female end first. Couple the ends together and
continue feeding.
10. When you reach the stoppage, move the cable back and forth as the cable is
rotating until the stoppage is cleared.
You won't clear the line any faster and you could damage
11. When the obstruction is cleared, retract the cable. Keep the motor in the forward
position. Use reverse only if the cable gets caught in the line.
12. To retract the cable, push the cable against the lip of the pipe while holding the
chuck handle down. The cable will corkscrew out of the line. After about one foot of
cable emerges from the drain, release the chuck handle and slide the cable into the
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machine. Repeat until a complete section is removed from the line. Then
disconnect the cable and remove it from machine. Continue until all sections are
removed from the drain line.
Hint: It is often helpful to run water into the line while you are retracting the cable to
wash away the cuttings and clean the cable.
Operation
firmly
in place.
With 5/16" And 3/8" Cables
1. To attach the Small Container for 5/16” cables (95-25-A) or Large Container for 3/8”
cables (95-35-A) to the I-95, pull one foot of cable out of container. Then slide the
container onto rear of machine allowing the cable end to slide through the machine
body. Depress the chuck lever to relieve spring pressure and allow the container
casting to fully seat. Align knob on container with indent at rear of machine and
tighten.
2. If using the 3/8” cable, attach a cutter to the female connector by sliding the cutter
into the slot in the female connector at the end of cable, then tighten connecting
screw
3. Then follow instructions #1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, and 11 from the "Operating Instructions
for 5/8" and 7/8" Cables" listed above.
Note: To insure that the chuck grips the cable properly without excessive wear to chuck
jaws, push the chuck handle down sharply when engaging the feed. Pull handle back
fully to disengage the feed. Pulling the handle back will activate a brake that stops the
container from spinning.
Maintenance
To keep your machine operating smoothly, it is essential that all bearings be
periodically lubricated. With heavy usage, grease the machine weekly. For periodic
usage grease once a month. We recommend a general cleaning and lubrication of
chuck assembly once a year, or more often if the machine comes in contact with sand,
grit, and other abrasive material.
To get maximum service from your cables, be sure they are well oiled. Our SNAKE
OIL is ideal for this purpose, since it not only lubricates the cables, it deodorizes them
as well.
To Clean Or Replace Jaws
1. Remove chuck cover by unscrewing retaining knob.
lock washer
and
2. Remove the slot head screw from the chuck cone.
3. Squeeze the three jaws together and rotate the chuck cone until a jaw becomes
accessible in the open space.
4. Follow the same procedure to remove and clean or replace each chuck jaw.
5. When complete, be sure to replace the slot head screw to prevent accidental removal
of a jaw.
6. Replace the chuck cover and screw in the retaining knob.
Table 3. Trouble Shooting Guide
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Problem Probable Cause Solution
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Cable kinks Operator forcing the cable. Do not force the cable. Let the cutter do
the work.
Too much slack between
machine and drain.
Cable used in wrong size
drain line.
Release chuck handle and slide excess
cable into machine.
A cable that is too large or too small a
diameter for a line is more likely to kink.
Consult Table 1 - Cable Applications.
Chuck slips Chuck not adjusted
properly.
Chuck must be set properly for each
cable size. See “Adjustable Chuck”
section.
Dirt build-up or lack of
lubrication.
Disassemble chuck, clean and lubricate
assembly. Lubricate regularly as per
instructions. Badly worn jaws must be
replaced.
Kinked Cables Kinked cables will not fit through chuck.
Repair or replace damaged sections.
General Wire Spring Company
1101 Thompson Avenue
McKees Rocks
PA 15136 US
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