Read and follow safety labels on machine!
Know the location and functions
of all controls before using this tool.
or clean out. Greater distances can result in cable twisting or kinking.
6.Use rear guide hose. Prevents cable from whipping and picking up debris.
WARNING
Rods and cables may twist or kink. Fingers, hands, or other body parts can be crushed or broken. Carbon monoxide poisoning can occur if operated in a confined area.
•Wear mitts with rivets
•Keep sleeves and jackets buttoned
•Keep guards in place
•Wear safety glasses
•Use caution. Gas is extremely flammable and ex- plosive under certain conditions
•Never run engine in enclosed or confined area
READ ABOVE WARNING CAREFULLY!
Machine Safety
1.Wear leather mitt provided with the machine. Never grasp a rotating rod or cable with a rag or loose fitting cloth glove. It could become wrapped around the rod and cause serious injury.
2.Never operate machine with guards removed. Fingers can be caught in rotating parts.
3.Do not operate machine in REV (reverse). Operating machine in reverse can result in rod or cable damage and is used only to back tool out of an obstruction.
4.Do not overstress cables. Keep one hand on the cable for control when the machine is running. Overstressing cables may cause twisting or kinking and result in serious injury.
5.When using cables, position machine within two feet of inlet. Use front end guide hose when it is difficult to locate the machine near the access
7.Operate machine from the side with the FOR/OFF/REV SWITCH. Allows for better control of the machine.
8.Disconnect spark plug wire. Spark plug wire should be removed when working on machine or engine to prevent accidental starting.
9.Operate rodder properly. Do not operate with more than 20 feet of rod between machine and manhole. This will minimize the possibility of kinking rods. The arcing of rod at manhole should not exceed 3 feet. When striking an obstacle that causes the tool to
10.Do not overstress rods. Overstressing rods be- cause of obstruction can be dangerous to operators, as rods may twist or kink. Do not use badly worn or bent rods.
11.Use caution when handling gasoline. Refuel in
12.Never run the engine in an enclosed or confined area. Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas; exposure may cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death. Exhaust also contains chemicals that the state of California believes may cause cancer or reproductive harm.
13.Be careful not to touch the muffler while it is hot. To avoid severe burns or fire hazards, let the en- gine cool before transporting or storing it indoors. The muffler becomes very hot during operation and re- mains hot for a while after stopping the engine.
14.Be careful when cleaning drains where cleaning compounds have been used. Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes. Serious burns can result from some drain cleaning compounds.
15.Machine is made to clean drain lines. Follow in- structions in operator’s manual on machine uses. Other uses may increase the risk of injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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