Run a k-60 backwards?

[gear junkie]

Has anyone seen the latest issue (August) of Cleaner magazine? On page 50 a "technition" from a company who I will not name was running a k 60 backwards (the piece that the guide hose attaches to was closest to the cleanout). I can see how a DIY might get confused but a "real plumber". Is this guy messed up or is there any advantage to what he was doing?

[PLUMBER RICK]

ben, i don't have that issue yet.

but i did make that mistake 1 time:eek:

if you run the machine in reverse the cable will then turn the proper direction with the cutter.

there is an advantage if you need to run a guide hose up to an elevated clean out. then you will feed from the real front side.

i guess i will try that trick when i have a remote clean out.

can't wait for that issue. i'll go online to see;)

rick.