S DS200 PIPE DRAIN CLEANER
Troubleshooting
Note
SERVICING SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
DON’T FORGET TO UNPLUG POWER TO UNIT PRIOR TO SERVICE!
Too much force being applied
Take apart and remove rust
Handle not pressed down all the way
Engage clutch handle down all the way
The cable spins,
but does not move
forward or reverse
This is a non-automatic forward/reverse drain
cleaner. This is a sectional type drain cleaner.
It does not go in and out automatically
Consult the operating manual for procedures on
standard operating procedures
Cutters not assembled in correct sequence
Put cutters in correct sequence
Make sure only pipe of good quality is used
Bad quality or insufficient thread cutting oil
Use only thread cutting oil in adequate quantity
Pipe turns while
threading
3 jaw clutch teeth damaged or dull
See operational protocols. Get drill with helical
shaft and extension to collect the broken cable
Prolonged use in “L” Reverse
Pipe has many turns and is very long
Increase push/pull force during operations
Change direction/angle of the cable
Cable will not cut
through blockage
Gently push and pull the cable rotating
clockwise. Have patience, sometimes
obstructions take a while to clear
Use a different set up, smaller or larger. Operator
experience comes into play on this
Complicated path to the blockage
Find a shorter route to the blockage