Troubleshooting
Problem
Motor shuts
off During
use.
Cable inks,
twists, or
breaks.
Cable
tangles in
drum.
Power Cord
GFCI
trips when
unit is
plugged in
Probable Cause(s)
1. The motor may have
been shut off by its
internal thermal
protection switch, or
auto reset breaker.
2. GFCI breaker tripped.
1. Too much force on
the cable.
2.Too much slack
between Drain Cleaner
and drainpipe inlet.
3.Cable used is wrong
size for drain pipe.
4.Cable exposed to
acid.
5.Cable worn out.
1. Too much force on
the cable.
2. Motor running in
reverse.
3. Distributor tube
frozen.
1. Motor Direction
Switch defective.
2. Frayed Power Cord.
3.Short circuit in Motor.
4. Excess moisture
1. Turn motor off. Allow motor to
cool off completely before
restarting and stay clear of cable
when turning motor back on.
2. Make sure all electrical
components are dry and all
insulation is in good repair. Press
reset button. If GFCI trips again,
have machine serviced by
qualified electrician before further
use.
1. Do not force cable. Let cutter
do the work.
2. Move Drain Cleaner to within
two feet of drainpipe inlet.
3. Change cable size.
4. Clean and oil cable regularly.
5. Replace cable.
1. Do not force cable. Let cutter
tool do the work.
2. Retract Cable with the Motor
Direction Switch in the Forward
position.
3. Technician should lubricate
distributor tube bearings.
1. Repair or replace Motor
Direction Switch.
2. Repair or replace the Power
Cord.
3. Have Motor repaired by a
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Solution(s)