Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Drain Cleaner Safety Warnings
SAFETY
SETUP
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
1.Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
2.Wear
a rotating cable with a rag or cloth glove. Using personal safety devices reduce the risk for injury. Safety impact eye goggles and heavy work gloves are available from Harbor Freight Tools.
3.Avoid unintentional starting.
Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.
4.Do not force the Drain Cleaner. This tool will do the work better and safer at the speed and capacity for which it was designed.
5.Maintain a safe working environment. Keep the work area well lit. Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace. Always keep the work area free of obstructions, grease, oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use a power tool in areas near flammable chemicals, dusts, and vapors
6.Unplug the Drain Cleaner from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
7.Do not leave the Drain Cleaner unattended while running. Turn power off if you
have to leave the Drain Cleaner.
8.Do not allow the cutter to stop turning while the machine is running. This can overstress the cable and may cause twisting, kinking or breaking of the cable. Twisting, kinking or breaking cable may cause striking or crushing injuries.
9.Keep gloved hand on the cable whenever the machine is running. This provides better control of the cable and helps prevent twisting, kinking and breaking of the cable. Twisting, kinking or breaking cable may cause striking or crushing injuries
10.Before each use, check all nuts, bolts, and screws for tightness. Vibration during operation may cause these to loosen.
11.Avoid electrical shock. Do not operate the Drain Cleaner if sitting in standing water, and if the operator is in standing water. Keep extension cord off the ground and away from water.
Water increases the risk of electric shock.
12.Install this product on a proper surface. Locate on a flat, level, and solid surface that is capable of supporting the weight of the Drain Cleaner.
13.Do not operate the Drain Cleaner with the belt guard removed. Fingers can get caught between the drive belt and pulley.
14.Do not put too much stress on cable. Keep gloved hand on the cable for control when machine is running. In the course of drain cleaning, if the cable encounters an obstruction, it may stress the cable and cause the cable to twist, kink, or break. This may result in serious injury, and damage the equipment or pipes.
15.Position Drain Cleaner within two feet of drain opening. Greater distances can result in the cable twisting or kinking.
16.One person must control both the cable and the Foot Switch. If the cutter stops rotating, the operator must be able to turn the machine motor off to prevent twisting, kinking and breaking of the cable. Twisting, kinking or breaking cable may cause striking or crushing injuries.
17.Reverse Motor direction only when pulling the Cable off an obstruction. Trying to push the Cable down the pipe or pull it out of a pipe while in reverse operation can result in Cable damage. Make sure Drum has stopped turning
before changing the Rotation Switch.
18.Keep hands away from the rotating Drum and Distributor Tube. Do not reach into Drum unless the Drain Clean power cord is unplugged.
19.Use appropriate personal protective equipment while handling and using drain cleaning equipment. Drains may contain chemicals, bacteria and other substances that may be toxic, infectious, cause burns or other issues. Appropriate personal protective equipment always includes ANSI- approved safety glasses and
20.Wash hands after use. Use hot, soapy water to wash hands and other exposed body parts exposed to drain contents after handling or using drain cleaning equipment. Do not eat or smoke while operating or handling drain cleaning equipment. This will help prevent contamination with toxic or infectious material.
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