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REV 08e
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Probable Cause(s) Solution(s)
Drum stops while Foot
Switch is pressed. Restarts
when Foot Switch is re-
leased
Defective Foot Switch Repair or replace Foot Switch
Power Cord GFCI trips when
unit is plugged in or when
Foot Switch is pressed
Motor Direction Switch 1.
(5) defective
Frayed Power Cord2.
Short circuit in Motor3.
Excess moisture touch-4.
ing Power Cord or Drain
Cleaner
Faulty GFCI unit5.
Repair or replace Motor 1.
Direction Switch
Repair or replace Power 2.
Cord
Have Motor repaired by a 3.
qualified technician; Re-
place Motor
Remove moisture4.
Replace Power Cord with 5.
GFCI
Motor stops during use. The thermal protector will
stop the motor if it is over-
heated.
Wait for the motor to cool
down, (about 10 minutes),
then try restarting it.
The “Unbind/Normal” Switch
does not work.
The centrifugal switch re-
quires the motor to come
to a compleat stop before
it will allow the direction of
the motor to be changed.
Move the “Unbind/Normal”
Switch to the “Off” position and
allow the motor to stop before
changing from “Normal to Un-
bind” or visa versa.
The Foot Switch sticks Overloading of the motor
may cause the Foot Switch
to stick.
Press the Foot Switch several
times to release it.
Cable does not feed when
Foot Switch is pressed
Cable tangled in Drum1.
Feed tension incorrect2.
Feed roller frozen3.
Cable worn out4.
Do not run Motor in reverse. 1.
Unplug Drain Cleaner and
manually pull cable out until
tangle is cleared
Adjust feed tension Star 2.
Knob (44-13). If Knob is too
loose, cable will slip. If too
tight, rollers will wear pre-
maturely
Clean and lubricated feed 3.
rollers. Replace worn roll-
ers
When cable coils wear flat, 4.
cable should be replaced