SAFETY

SETUP

7.Rotate the drum and make sure that it turns freely without binding.

8.Check that all warning labels are present, firmly attached and readable.

9.Make sure Belt Guard is securely fastened to the Drain Cleaner.

10.Check the cable for any wear and damage. If any section of the cable is worn or flattened, replace cable before use.

11.Verify cable does not have multiple or excessive kinks (greater than 15°). Kinks weaken the cable and can cause cable failure. Replace any cables that have multiple or excessively large kinks.

12.Look for spaces between the cable coils.

Kinking, stretching (pulling cable by hand) or running the cable in reverse can deform the cable. Cables with spaces between the coils should be replaced.

13.Check for signs of excessive corrosion. Corrosion weakens the cable, making it brittle. This can be caused by storing the cable wet or using the cable with corrosive chemicals (often found in chemical clog removers). Excessively corroded cable should be replaced.

14.Before use, fully retract the cable with no more than 2″ of cable outside of the machine.

This will the keep the cable from “whipping” when the machine is turned on.

15.Set the Rotation Switch to the OFF position.

16.With dry hands, plug cord into properly grounded outlet and move the Rotation Switch into the Forward position.

17.Move Feed Lever to exactly between

F and R settings, otherwise cable will start moving in or out during this test.

18.Press the Foot Switch and note the direction of rotation of the drum. If the Foot Switch does not control the Drain Cleaner’s operation, do not use the machine until the Foot Switch has been repaired.

19.The drum should rotate clockwise when seen from the front of the drum. It will match the drum direction shown on the warning label and the arrow on the drum. If the rotation is not correct, do not use the machine until it has been repaired.

20.After inspection, set the Rotation Switch to OFF, dry off your hands, and unplug the Drain Cleaner.

21.Once you’ve verified that the Drain Cleaner is in good working order, inspect the work area where you will be using the machine.

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

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68284, 68285 specifications

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