General Wire 88-8LP, 88GP User Manual

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Model 88

Operating Instructions

For 3” through 10”

(75mm—250mm)

Your Model 88 is designed to give you

years of trouble-free, profitable service.
However, no machine is better than its op­erator.
Read, understand and follow all safety
warnings and instructions provided with
the product. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric
shock and/or serious injury. Save all warn­ings and instructions for future reference.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Model 88™

WARNING! Read and understand all instruc­tions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below

may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious per­sonal injury. Replacement manuals are available
upon request at no charge, or may be downloaded
from our website, www.drainbrain.com. Instruc­tional videos are available for download on our
website, and may be ordered. If you have any

questions or problems, please call General’s cus-

tomer service department at 412-771-6300.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

These instructions are intended to

familiarize all personnel with the safe

operation and maintenance

procedures for the Model 88.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

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 flamma-ble
liquids, gases, or dust. Power

tools create sparks which may
ignite the dust of fumes.

Only wear 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.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is
used to alert you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all safety mes­sages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.

DANGER indicates a hazard with a high level of risk
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which,
if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.

Always wear safety glasses
and rubber soled, non-slip
shoes. Use of this safety equip-

ment may prevent serious injury.

Never operate machine with
belt guard removed. Fingers

can get caught between belt and
pulley.

Do not overstress cables.

Overstressing cables may cause
twisting, kinking, or breaking of
the cable and may result in seri­ous injury.

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Model 88™

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all in­structions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or
serious injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Work Area

1. Keep 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 operat-

ing a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

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 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. 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.

3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water
entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

4. 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.

5. When operating a power tool outside use an outdoor exten-

sion cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These cords are rated for
outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.

6. Test the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) provided

with the power cord to insure it is operating correctly before
operating machine. Machine must have a properly functioning

ground fault circuit interrupter on the power cord. GFCI reduces
the risk of electric shock.

7. Extension cords are not recommended unless they are

plugged into a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) found
in circuit boxes or outlet receptacles. The GFCI on the ma-

chine power cord will not prevent electric shock from the exten­sion cords.

8. Only use proper three-wire extension cords in good condi-

tion which have three-prong grounding plugs and three-pole

receptacles which accept the tool’s plug. Use of damaged,
inferior, or other extension cords will not ground the tool. In­creases the risk of electric shock and bodily injury or death.

9. Keep all electric connections dry and off the ground. Re­duces the risk of electric shock.

10. 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 mo-

ment of inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.

2. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Con-

tain 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 plug-
ging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or 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.

Tool Use and Care

1. Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the
workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or

against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained
persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

6. 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.

7. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, break-

age 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.

8. Only use 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.

Service

1. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair per­sonnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified repair

personnel could result in a risk of 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.

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