Specification Sheet

Model 88™
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Trouble Shooting Guide (Table 3)
Problem Probable Cause Solution
Cable tangles, kinks or breaks. Operator forcing the cable. Do not force the cable. Let the cutter do the work.
Too much slack between machine and drain. Do not allow slack between machine and drain.
Cable used in wrong size drain line. A cable that is too large or too small in diameter for a line is
more likely to kink. (Consult Table 1—Cable Applications.)
Cable exposed to acid. Clean and oil cables regularly.
Safety Clutch tension too high. Loosen Safety Clutch to allow to slip.
Motor stops while switch is
depressed. Restarts when
pedal is re-depressed.
Hole in air switch or hose. Replace damaged component.
Motor turns in one direction but
not other.
Reverse switch failure. Replace reverse switch.
Motor turns but cable does not. Safety Slip Clutch engaged. Do not force cable.
Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter trips and will not
reset.
Damaged power cord or extension cord. Replace cords.
Short circuit in motor. Take motor to authorized repair center.
Faulty ground fault circuit interrupter. Replace Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter.