The Rodrunner offers all the features that contractors like in a sectional sewer cleaner - light weight, high speed cable rotation, and short quick-coupling cables.

Two Way Operation

Most often, you set the Rodrunner up close to the drain opening. However, on easier jobs where you have some working room, you can run the machine “lawn-mower" fashion, standing behind the machine.

For close-up work, the wheel brake is set, the power switch is placed next to the machine to be used as a foot switch, and the cable guide hose is attached. Now, the Rodrunner is ready to handle the toughest stoppages in 3-10″ lines, as far as 200 feet away.

A heavy-duty 3/4 hp motor with capacitor and overload protection spins cable at 700 rpm, an ideal speed for self-feeding into the line while protecting the cable against sudden torque build-ups. For additional protection, the Rodrunner has an adjustable slip clutch, which is factory set at 18-20 ft. lbs.

An optional set of jaws (R-R10AD) enables the Rodrunner to drive 15 ft. x 7/8″ (15R10) cables to clear smaller lines.

Locked down against cable, you have both hands free to hold the cable. This is a real help when pulling cable out of the line.

Power switch is located on handle for storage and use in “walk-in" operation. For close-up work, it’s removed from handle for use as a foot switch.

It enables cable to get around tight bends and traps by taking advantage of open-wound design of cables. Note that operator controls machine by using power switch in foot pedal mode.

Rodrunner weighs less than 100 lbs., so it’s easy to move to and from the job. Folding handle gives a low profile for more convenient storage on truck.

Sectional cables for the Rodrunner snap together in a second and are taken apart quickly with a coupling wrench or coupling key. The open coils screw into the line making it easier to clear long lines with less effort. They are available in a variety of lengths and connectors for General and competitive brands. With the more recently developed “G" connector, no torque is put on the locking pin when running the machine in reverse, making it a more durable coupling.

Please see Cable Application Chart for cable compatibility HERE

Please See Cable and Cutter Guide HERE 

Quick-coupling 1-1/4" Flexichain sectional cables can be used with General’s Model 88 or Rodrunner. The heavy-gauge open wound outer coil is right-hand wound for faster self-feeding into the line. A chain center gives maximum protection against losing broken cables in a line, while allowing maximum flexibility. They are available in 10 ft. lengths. (Shown with “G"Connector).

Proflex cables have the same 1-1/4" outer cable as the Flexichain cables, for use with the same machines. An inner spring enables the cable to better handle motor torque and has better “push" when working though tough stoppages. They are available in 8 or 10 ft. lengths. (Shown with “L" Connector).

Hollow 1-1/4" sections with T-Slot couplings are available in standard or heavy-duty versions. They are available in 15 ft. lengths or the new 5 ft Force Multiplier. See below for more information. (Shown with “R" Connector).

New 5 foot sectional cables make sectional drain cleaning cleaner and easier in confined and hard-to-access areas like bathrooms, kitchens, basements, and even roofs.

The shorter 5 ft. cable length helps keep the machine under better control, reducing the risk of spraying walls, floors, carpets, and cabinets from exposed wet, spinning 15 ft. cables. And the short design fits perfectly on 6 ft. drop cloths without hanging over.

Force Multiplier Cables are available in 7/8" diameter (Cat # 5R-10) for use General’s Root 66® and I-95® sectional drain cleaners, or in 1-1/4" diameter (Cat # 5R-14) for the Rodrunner®.

Force Multiplier’s R-connectors also fit other brands of machines, cables, and attachments. The open-wound hollow cables snap together in a second, and can be disconnected quickly and easily with a coupling key, further facilitating use in cramped quarters and on roofs.

• G-SHD - Spear head starting drill (gets water flowing)
• G-HA - Hook auger for removing loose objects and broken cables
• G-2UC - 2" U-Cutter for cutting and scraping
• G-3HDB - 3" Heavy-duty saw blade for roots and other stoppages
• G-4RSB - 4" Rotary saw blades for roots and other stoppages
• G-RTR-2 - Retrieving tool for removing loose objects and broken cables
• G-CW - Coupling wrench to disconnect cables and cutters

Municipal Rods with Coupling

Sectional Cable with “G” Connectors

Sectional Cable with “L” Connectors