Specification Sheet

Model 88™
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OPERATION
Cable Application Chart (Table 1)
Cable
Size
Pipe
Size
Cable Type Typical
Applications
*1-1/4” 3” - 10” Proflex™
Large Drains,
Long Runs, Roots
1-1/4” 3” - 6” Flexichain™
Tight Traps, Diffi-
cult Bends, Roots
**7/8” 2” - 3” Proflex™
Small Drains (No
Roots)
* Proflex™ cables are available in 4, 8, and 10 ft. lengths. Heavy-duty
5/8” inner spring and extra space outer spring sections also available.
** Available only with “L” Connector (Part #6L78). Adapter required
(Part #78L-CDC).
Cutter Application Chart (Table 2)
Catalog #
Cutter
“G”
Connector
“L”
Connector
Typical
Applications
Spear
Head
G-SHD L-SHD
Starting tool, gets
the water flowing
Hook Auger
G-HA L-HA
Starting tool, to
remove loose
objects.
2" U-
Cutter
G-2UC L-2UC
Starting tool, for
cutting and
scraping.
3" Heavy
Duty
Side
Cutter
G-3HDSC L-3HDSC
Finishing tool, for
scraping inside
edges of pipe.
3" Heavy
Duty
Saw
Blade
G-3HDB L-3HDB
Heavy duty tool
for cutting roots.
4"
Rotary
Saw
Blade
G-4RSB L-4RSB For cutting roots.
Retrieving
Tool
G-RTR-2 L-RTR-2
For removing
loose objects and
broken cables.
Note: There are no fixed rules for what cutter to use. If one tool
doesn't take care of a stoppage, simply try another.
Sectional Cables
With General® Connectors
10GF 1-1/4" x 10 ft. Flexichain
10GP 1-1/4" x 10 ft. Proflex
Sectional Cables
Compatible with Electric Eel® Connectors
4LPS 1-1/4" x 4 ft. 1/2" Proflex/Extra Space
8LF 1-1/4" x 8 ft. Flexichain
8LP 1-1/4" x 8 ft. 1/2" Proflex
8LPS 1-1/4" x 8 ft. 1/2" Proflex/Extra Space
10LF 1-1/4" x 10 ft. Flexichain
10LP 1-1/4" x 10 ft. 1/2" Proflex
10LHD 1-1/4" x 10 ft. 5/8" Proflex
6L78 7/8" x 6 ft. 7/16" Proflex
General makes cables and cutters to fit equipment manufactured by others.
We have no affiliation with these companies.
To couple “L” cables, line up the solid pin in the male connector with
the L-shaped notch in the female connector. Depress the spring pin
and push the male connector into the female connector. Turn until the
spring pin snaps into place.
To disconnect, push down the spring pin
with the coupling wrench. Turn the male
connector a quarter turn, then pull the
cables apart.
Make sure the motor switch is in the ‘OFF’ position before con-
necting to power source!
Make sure you have 12 - 15 feet (3.6 - 4.5m) of clear area around
the drain opening to allow the machine to operate safely.
1. Attach a cutter to the female end of a section of cable. Be sure
the locking ring is aligned so that the plunger pin clicks into
place. The Spear Head or 2" U-Cutter are good tools to start with
to get the line open. After the water is flowing, switch to one of
the larger cutters.
2. On cables with “G” connectors, be sure the connector locking
ring is turned far enough for the plunger pin to click into place.
On cables with “L” connectors, twist the cables until the plunger
pin pops out.
3. Push the section into the drain opening as far as it will go. De-
pending on the location of the clog or bends in the line, you may
be able to put in several lengths of cable.
4. On machines using the “G” cables, you can connect the male
connector of the cable to the machine by twisting the knurled ring
on the Cable Drive Coupler until the plunger pin clicks into place.
On machines using “L” cables, twist the cable until the plunger
pin springs out.