Model 88 General Pipe Cleaners

Model 88

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This machine is almost as easy to run as a lawn mower. You push eight or ten foot cable sections into the line until you reach some resistance. Then attach the rear cable coupling to the machine, stand behind it, and turn it on. Watch the cable feed itself into the line. When a section has run into the drain, attach another one and keep going. This self-feeding feature also works to pull sections out of the line.

The Model 88 handles jobs up to 200 ft. long in lines from 3" to 10" diameter. A standard 3/4 hp capacitor motor supplies plenty of power, and an adjustable safety clutch protects cables and operator against sudden torque build-ups.

Sections come in two styles: all-purpose Flexichain, which has a chain center, and the stiffer Proflex, which has a spring center. A chain assures easier cable retrieving if the Flexichain spring should break. The inner spring in the Proflex gives it greater stiffness, which is desirable on long or tough jobs. The outer spring is right-hand wound for faster self-feeding.

Couplings are shown cables screen (see below). Both types snap together in a second and are taken apart quickly with a spanner wrench or screwdriver. With the newer “G" connector, no tension is on the locking pin when running in reverse, making it a more durable coupling.

Snap on the optional 78L-CDC adapter and you can use 6 ft. x 7/8" cables (6L78) to clear smaller lines.

Model 88

Rodrunner Cutter Set for 1-1/4" Sectional Cables Catalog # RDCS-G or RDCS-L
Cutter Name	Part Number with "G" Connector	Part Number with "L" Connector	Application	Photo
Spear Head	G-SHD	L-SHD	Starting Drill (Gets water flowing)
Hook Auger	G-HA	L-HA	For removing loose objects and broken cables
2" U-Cutter	G-2UC	L-2UC	For cutting and scraping
3" Heavy Duty Saw Blade	G-3HDB	L-3HDB	For roots and other stoppages
4" Rotary Saw Blades	G-4RSB	L-4RSB	For roots and other stoppages
Retrieving Tool	G-RTR-2	L-RTR-2	For removing loose objects and broken cables
Coupling Wrench	G-CW	L-CW	To disconnect cables and cutters

Model 88 Units - Complete and Ready to Operate
Includes cable feeding tool.

88-GP Includes ten 10GP Proflex sections with "G" connectors, and RDCS-G cutter set.

88-GF Includes ten 10GF Flexichain sections with "G" connectors, and RDCS-G cutter set.

88-8LP Includes thirteen 8LP Proflex sections (104 ft.) with "L" connectors, and RDCS-L cutter set.

88-LP Includes ten 10LP Proflex sections with "L" connectors, and RDCS-L cutter set.

88-LF Includes ten 10LF Flexichain sections with "L" connectors, and RDCS-L cutter set.

With 1 hp motor, add prefix "1 HP" as 1HP 88-GP.

220/230 & 240 Volt/50 Hz units are available.

Model 88™ Specifications

Weight:
80 lbs. (36 kg) without cables.

Dimensions:
21" wide x 16" high with handle folded down. (53 cm x 41 cm)

Motor:
3/4 hp with capacitor and 20 ft. power cord with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter; rotates 1-1/4"
diameter cables at 500 rpm.

Gear Head:
Rugged cast iron body, ball bearings, cut gears.

Wheels:
10" rubber rear wheels, 6" solid rubber caster wheel.

Combination Hand or Foot Operated Power Switch:
Air activated for safety; no electrical connection between motor and switch;
can be used as hand or foot switch. Eleven foot air hose.

Power Switch:
Has an “off” position to de-activate the control switch.

Adjustable Safety Clutch:
Factory set at 18-20 ft. lbs. Protected by a tamper- resistant snap-on cover.

Folding Handle:
Reduces truck storage space. Flips down in a second but is completely secure in operating position.

Cutter Set with “G” Connectors:
Spear Head, Hook Auger, 2" U-Cutter, 3" Heavy Duty Side Cutter, 3" Heavy Duty Saw Blade,
4" Rotary Saw Blade, Large Retrieving Tool, Coupling Wrench.

Cutter Set with “L” Connectors:
Spear Head, Hook Auger, 2" U-Cutter, 3" Heavy Duty Side Cutter, 3" Heavy Duty Saw Blade,
4" Rotary Saw Blade, Large Retrieving Tool, Coupling Wrench.

Sectional Cables:
Four, Eight and ten foot “Cable Saver” sections come in all purpose Flexichain® which has a chain center, and a stiffer Proflex® which has a spring center. Proflex is also available in a heavier duty 5/8” spring center. Available with ‘G’ or ‘L’ connectors

General Pipe Cleaners, Division of General Wire Spring Company
1101 Thompson Avenue
McKees Rocks, PA 15136 USA
800-245-6200 or 412-771-6300
FAX 412-771-2771