Harbor Freight Tools 68285 Cleaning Drain Cleaner Cables, Cleaning/Lubricating Housing, Safety

Models: 68284 68285

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Maintenance and Servicing

SAFETY

Maintenance and Servicing

Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:

Turn the Rotation Switch of the tool to its “OFF” position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE:

Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.

Cleaning Drain Cleaner Cables

SETUP

1.Thoroughly flush Drain Cleaner cables with clean water after every use. Doing so will help prevent the build-up of sediment and any drain cleaning chemicals still in the cable.

2.Once cables have been flushed, carefully tip the Drain Cleaner forward to empty out any remaining debris.

3.Once the cable is clean and dry, pull the cable from the drum.

4.Lubricate with oily rag as you feed cable back into drum.

WARNING! Do not attempt to remove a rotating cable.

Cleaning/Lubricating Housing

OPERATION

1.The Drain Cleaner should be cleaned as needed with hot, soapy water and/or disinfectants.

WARNING! Risk of shock! Do not allow water to get into the motor or any other electrical components.

2. Dry Drain Cleaner before storing or using again.

3.For Model 68284 (Power Feed Drain Cleaner), hose out the power-feed assembly with clean water.

4.Once dry, thoroughly lubricate with a lightweight machine oil.

5.If Drain Cleaner drum is removed or changed, grease bearings with good general purpose grease.

Removing and Installing Belt

1.Loosen Belt Guard Knob and slide Belt Guard off from top of Drain Cleaner motor.

2.Use screwdriver to slide belt off back of Drain Cleaner drum.

3.Slide new belt into belt pulley above drum.

4.Slide new belt onto rear of drum until securely in place.

5.Slide Belt Guard pack into place above Drain Cleaner drum. Tighten Belt Guard Knob to lock Belt Guard back into place.

WARNING! Do not operate the Drain Cleaner without the Belt Guard in place.

MAINTENANCE

Installing Replacement Cable

1. Remove old cable by pulling cable completely out.

2. Connect new cable to drum-connecting

Separate cable from drum-connecting cable.

cable and feed cable back into drum.

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For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

Item 68284 68285

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Harbor Freight Tools 68285 Cleaning Drain Cleaner Cables, Cleaning/Lubricating Housing, Removing and Installing Belt