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Ken-Way 400
Operating Instructions
Read before operating
equipment
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- Machine comes fully assembled. Attach Blade to the end of cable. We suggest you start with a 2” blade for the initial pass through the line.
- Place machine in a dry place. (If floor is flooded or wet, get drainage before operating electrical machinery.) Place the air activated foot switch and machine in a dry area and keep all electrical cords out of water or dampness. Always use the three-wire ground plug with a ground fault interrupter for safety.
- Operate machine near the clean out, or use a length of pipe to feed cable to the clean out, thus containing the torque and twisting forces of the cable. Insert cable in Pipe before starting the motor.
- The reversing switch mounted on the motor, IS NOT AN ON OFF SWITCH_ NOR IS IT A FORWARD AND REVERSE SWITCH; use the reversing switch for controlling directional rotation as to assist in turning corners. Rotation Arrow indicates the proper rotation. When reversing ALLOW THE MACHINE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE REVERSING, (THIS PREVENTS THE REVERSING SWITCH FROM BURNING OUT PERMATURLY AND GIVING AN INDICATION OF A BURNT OUT MOTOR) The reverse switch can be used to get around difficult elbows or backing off tension on the cable when hung up on a bad obstruction. Once you have cleared the obstruction or turned the corner, (no more than 2 seconds), stop the motor and place the reverse switch back to correct direction of rotation.
- Never force the cable. Feed the cable in slowly with a
back and forth action. When an obstruction
is encountered, the cable will build up torque, which can be noted by a
tightening of the cable against the drum.
Pull back – releasing the built up torque- thus allowing the
cutting blade to spin rapidly and cut at the blockage. Push the cable
forward again till it hits the obstruction, building up torque. Repeat the
process by pulling the cable back to release the built up torque. Note: (Pushing up and down on the cable
also creates the back and forth action on the cable)
- 3-Speed
Pulley Operation- The Ken-Way 400 gives you the choice of the right
speed for each job and obstruction.
When using extra lengths of cable, you can change pulley settings
to a faster speed for more RPM ‘s on the cutting blades.
- Retriever
Tool- Can be attached, in place of a blade, to pick up rags and roots
etc.
- Flexible
Cable Leader- Can be attached to end of the cable with the
blade holder and blade attached to the business end of the flex - leader,
providing extra flexibility around difficult elbows and traps.
- Cable
Splicing- To repair broken or kinked ¾” cable, Insert a splice and
draw up both ends tightly on the cable splice. If the cable fits tightly, it is not necessary to braze the
splice.
- Quick
knock down of machine. Remove
thumbscrew holding the crank arm cable guide housing at front of
machine. Then lift off crank arm,
pull out cable from arm and lay back in drum. Drum can be slid off axle and rolled away.
- Before
replacing crank arm, or when installing new cable be sure to check arm
for free and easy turning, Before operation.
- Cable
Anchor- All Ken-Way 400s have a ¾” x 10’ Anchor cable attached to the
drum. Standard cable lengths are
then attached to this anchor cable for a total cable length of the cable
plus the 10’ leader in the drum.
- Always
wear gloves (steel impregnated) and approved safety glasses
along with long sleeves. If cable
breakage occurs and the machine continues to run, sharp edges may whip
around causing injury. Keep Body
Parts and loose clothing away from moving parts, (Drum, motor, belt & cable drive on the 400 model. Do not disconnect footswitch or use
remote means of applying pressure to foot pedal. Keep foot on pedal and be prepared to release pressure to
stop machine in case of trouble.
- Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter- Always
use a GFCI for safety. Newer
Ken-Ways come complete with a GFCI, but use is recommended on older models
as well
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