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250W Electric Drain Cleaner

User Manual

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Table of Contents

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 1

Application Safety........................................................................................................................................... 2

General Precautions.................................................................................................................................................2

Work Area Safety .....................................................................................................................................................2

Personal Safety........................................................................................................................................................2

Operational Safety....................................................................................................................................................3

Electrical Safety........................................................................................................................................................3

Safety when using and Care of Accessory Tools .....................................................................................................4

Maintenance Safety..................................................................................................................................................5

Operating Instructions ................................................................................................................................... 6

Set-Up ......................................................................................................................................................................6

Operation..................................................................................................................................................................6

Maintenance and Repair ................................................................................................................................ 8

Cable Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................8

Damaged Roller .......................................................................................................................................................8

Tangled Cable ..........................................................................................................................................................8

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................. 9

Disassembly and Re-Assembly .................................................................................................................. 10

Drum Removal .......................................................................................................................................................10

Cable Installation in Drum ......................................................................................................................................10

Diagram for Major Components.................................................................................................................. 11

Assembly Diagram........................................................................................................................................ 12

Parts List........................................................................................................................................................ 13

Specifications................................................................................................................................................ 14

250W Electric Drain Cleaner

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this product. The Electric Drain Cleaner is an effective tool ideal for cleaning drainage

and plumbing lines, and are commonly used for restaurants, hotels, manufactures, large businesses, ships, and

other buildings. These machines have a nice appearance, proper structural design, and outstanding

performance. They are easy to operate and can be used to solve almost all drainage-clogging problems. They

can be applied for 90° elbow pipes and S-shape pipes.

For your safety, please read this manual carefully before use in order to fully understand the features and to

know the right way to use this product. After reading, please put this instructional manual away for future

referencing.

If the operator is giving the product away or leasing it out, please make sure that this manual is accompanied

with the machine. If necessary, please explain to the user how to use it. Failure to do so may cause personal

injury to operator or damage to equipment.

This manual shows users how to operate and maintain this product. It has several signs to which special

attention should be given.

WARNING

IT MEANS THAT IF THE WRONG OPERATION IS PERFORMED, IT WILL CAUSE HARM TO THE

OPERATOR OR NEARBY PEOPLE, OR WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE.

NOTE

IT MEANS THAT IF THE PROCEDURE IS NOT FOLLOWED, IT MAY CAUSE HARM TO

OPERATOR OR NEARBY PEOPLE, OR MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE.

HINT is just a working tip.

This manual includes the following major components:

•Application Safety

•General Operations

•Maintenance and Repair

•Disassembly and Assembly

This manual is copyrighted and should not be copied or quoted, unless otherwise approved by the manufacturer.

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Application Safety

General Precautions

1. When choosing a machine, be aware of the ratings and specifications. Follow the instructions on the proper

use of the machine. Only use the machine in the application for which it was designed. Improper use of

machine or modifying the drain cleaner for other applications may cause accidental injury or death.

2. Before starting each job, pull the cable out of the drum to make sure that the cable in the drum is not broken

or kinked. Always replace worn (kinked or broken) cables with genuine replacement cables.

Work Area Safety

1. Do not let water get into the drain cleaner. Do not operate the machine when it is wet; wait until it is

completely dry. Do not operate the machine when it is standing in water. This will increase the risk of getting

an electrical shock.

2. Wear safety equipment (gloves and rubber soled, non-slip shoes) and apply safety procedures when the

working area is wet. Use a properly functioning GFCI on the power cord. Put the machine on a dry place.

3. Never operate machines in explosive environments, including areas with flammable liquids, gases or dust.

Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

4. Be cautious when cleaning drains with cleaning chemicals being applied. Do not let the chemicals come in

direct contact with skin, eyes and the cable. These chemicals can cause serious bums as well as damages

to the cable.

5. Let a second person observe you when working in a narrow space or a special environment, such as in a

boiler room, inside a pipe or on a wet surface. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death.

6. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating the drain cleaner. Distractions from others may

lead to losing control of the machine.

7. Keep the working area well-lit, neat and clean. Dark zones and cluttered messes can cause unpredictable

accidents.

Personal Safety

1. Wear a working suit, rubber-soled non-slip shoes, safety y glasses, dust mask, hard hat, hearing protection

and leather gloves when operating the machine. Failure to follow this rule may cause serious injury or even

death.

WARNING!

NEVER HOLD A ROTATING CABLE WITH RAGGED OR CLOTHED GLOVES. HOLDING

THE ROTATIONAL CABLE CAN CAUSE HANDS OR FINGERS TO GET CAUGHT ON THE

CABLE AND CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

2. Never operate the machine with the belt guard removed. Keep hands away from the pulley and belts.

Fingers can get caught between the belt and pulley.

3. Keep hands away from the rotating drum and distributing cone. Do not reach into the drum unless the

machine is unplugged. Hands can get caught in the moving parts, resulting in serious injury.

4. Be alert at all times. Keep good judgment when operating a machine. Never operate the machine under the

influence of fatigue, drugs, alcohol or medications. A second of inattention can lead to a lifetime of regret.

Wear neat clothing. Do not wear loose cloth or jewellery. Contain your hair. Keep long hair, loose clothes

and gloves away from moving parts. Clothes, long hair, and gloves getting caught can result in serious injury

or death.

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5. Avoid accidental starting. Make sure that the switch is set to the ‘OFF’ position before plugging in. Plugging

in tools that have the switch to the ‘ON’ position invites accidents.

6. Make sure to remove the adjusting keys or switches before turning on the drain cleaner. A wrench or key

that is thrown from a rotating part of the machine can result in serious personal injury or death.

7. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better

control of the machine in unexpected situations.

Operational Safety

1. Do not operate this machine if you are not trained to do so. An unexperienced operator can cause more

accidental injuries or deaths.

2. The drain cleaner is designed for one-person operation. Both foot switch and rotating cable must be

controlled by the same operator.

3. Position the drain cleaner within two feet of drain operation. Greater distances can result in cable twisting or

kinking.

4. This drain cleaner has a switch to control the motor and drum rotating direction, which can be set at three

positions, representing Forward rotation (FOR), OFF, and Reverse rotation (REV), respectively. The drain

cleaner can only be started when the switch is set at the OFF position. Stop the drain cleaner first and wait

for a few seconds before changing the rotation direction.

5. Do not let the drain cleaner work in Reverse rotation. Operating the drain cleaner in Reverse rotation can

result in cable damage. The Reverse option is only used to retrieve cable out of an obstruction.

6. Do not force the cable into the pipe. Keep gloved hands on the cable for control when the drain cleaner is

running. Overstressing cables because of an obstruction can cause twisting, kinking, or breaking of the cable

and can result in serious injury.

7. Disconnect the plug from the power source first after the drain-cleaning work before cleaning the work area

or doing any maintenance work. This will prevent the drain cleaner from accidently starting.

8. Do not start the drain cleaner before inserting the cable into the line for at least one feet.

Electrical Safety

1. Your drain cleaner is equipped with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI), which protects you against

shock if short circuit should occur. Check that the receptacle is properly grounded. Test the GFCI before

each use. The testing procedure is given below.

a. Plug it into a receptacle with the machine-specified voltage.

b. Push the test button. Indicator light will go out and power to the drain cleaner should get cut off.

WARNING!

IF THE LIGHT DOES NOT GO OUT WHEN THE TEST BUTTON IS PUSHED, THE

EQUIPMENT SHOULD NOT BE USED UNTIL PROPER REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENT

TO THE GFCI CAN BE MADE.

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c. To restore power after the test, push the reset button.

WARNING!

IF THE DRAIN CLEANER DOES NOT START EVEN IF THE RESET BUTTON IS

DEPRESSED OR STOPS WHILE RUNNING OR IF YOU EXPERIENCE A MILD SHOCK,

DO NOT USE THE DRAIN CLEANER! HAVE IT REPAIRED OR REPLACED BY A

LICENSED TECHNICIAN.

NOTE

THE SECTION OF CORD BETWEEN THE WALL PLUG AND THE GFCI IS NOT IN THE

PROTECTED CIRCUIT.

2. When working with the drain cleaner outside, use a specially-designed outdoor extension cord. This kind of

cord reduces the risk of electric shock. Use only three-wire extension cords which have three-prong

grounding plugs and three-pole receptacles which accept the machine's plug. Use of other extension cords

will not ground the tool and will increase the risk of electric shock. Insufficient conductor size will cause

excessive voltage drop and loss of power. When using extension cords, a GFCI must be used in circuit

boxes or outlet receptacles. Extension cords without a GFCI can also cause an electric shock.

3. Grounded tools must be plugged into a properly installed and grounded outlet, which is in accordance with

all safety codes and ordinances. Never modify the plug in any manner. Do not remove the grounding pin.

Never use any adapter plugs. Check the plugs with UL-approved testers or consult with a certified electrician

if you are not sure whether the power source is properly grounded. Should the drain cleaner malfunctions or

stops working, grounding gives a safe way to keep the operator from getting an electrical shock.

4. Use a straight electric plug so that the operator can cut the power off immediately by pulling the plug off the

seat on the wall. In addition, check the shock protector to make sure that it works properly. Failure to follow

instructions may result in serious injury or death.

5. Never leave the drain cleaner in rainy or wet conditions. Wet machines often cause electric shocks.

6. Do not let your body come in contact with any grounded surfaces such as radiators, ranges pipes, and

refrigerators. It is very dangerous to get an electric shock when your body is grounded.

7. Never abuse the electrical cord. Do not use the cord to pull the plug from an outlet or use the cord to carry

the machine. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords

immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.

8. Never touch the plugs or tools with wet hands. Keep all electrical connectors dry and off ground to reduce

the risk of electric shock.

9. Use the drain cleaner's rate power to specify fuses on your power supply. Never use other metal wires to

replace the specified fuses. Failure to follow this rule can cause serious injury or even death.

Safety when using and Care of Accessory Tools

Use clamps or practical ways to secure and support the work pieces to a stable platform. Holding the work piece

by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.

1. Do not over-exert the drain cleaner. Use the correct machine for your application. The correct machine will

do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

2. Do not use the drain cleaner if the switch does not tum it on or off. Any machine that cannot be controlled

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

3. Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments or storing the drain cleaner.

Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the drain cleaner accidentally.

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4. Store idle drain cleaners out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Drain cleaners are dangerous

in the hands of untrained users.

5. Maintain the drain cleaner with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools, with

sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

6. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other conditions that may

affect the drain cleaner’s operation. If damaged, have the drain cleaner serviced before using it. Many

accidents are caused by poorly maintained drain cleaners.

7. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be

suitable for one drain cleaner may become hazardous when used on another drain cleaner.

8. Keep handles dry and clean, free from oil and grease.

9. Drain cleaner services must be performed only by qualified repair personnel and/or service centres. Services

or maintenances performed by unqualified repair personnel could result in injury.

10. When servicing a drain cleaner, use only identical replacement parts. Follow the instructions in the

maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorised parts or failure to follow the maintenance

instructions can create a risk of getting an electric shock or injury.

Maintenance Safety

1. Maintain and check machine routinely. Make sure that all electrical wires and parts are working properly.

Never use the drain cleaner when it is malfunctioning.

2. Safe-guard the cleaning parts to prevent them from being damaged.

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Operating Instructions

Set-Up

1. Place the drain cleaner within approximately two feet from the drain opening. Be sure that the guide tube is

in place. If you can't place the machine close to the drain opening, run the cable through the optional Guide

Tube Extension (GTE) or a metal guide tube to prevent cable whipping. On manual feed machines, always

keep a gloved hand on the cable.

2. Position the foot switch for easy accessibility. The drain cleaner is designed for one-person operation. Be

sure that you can quickly remove your foot from the foot switch in an emergency.

3. Be sure the motor power switch is in the OFF position.

4. Select the proper cutting tool (See Table 1: Cutter Applications). A good tool to start with is the Arrow or

Boring cutter. After the pipe is opened, follow with larger blades, which scrape the inside edges of the pipe,

assuring a real cleaning job.

5. Insert the cutter into the female connector at the end of the 3/8” or 112” cable, tighten the connecting screw

and lock the washer firmly in place.

Table 1: Cutter Applications

Cutter Image Typical Applications

Boring / Bulb

Cutter

Starting tool, ideal for cutting and scraping.

Arrow Cutter

Starting tool, to remove loose objects.

C-Cutter

Finishing tool, works well in grease stoppages.

Spade Cutter

Finishing tool, for scraping the inside edges of pipes.

NOTE

THERE ARE NO FIXED RULES FOR WHICH CUTTER TO USE. IF ONE TOOL DOESN'T IS NOT

EFFECTIVE, SIMPLY TRY ANOTHER.

Operation

1. Begin by pulling the cable from the drum and sliding it into the drain as far as it will go.

2. Do not leave too much slack on the cable since this may cause whipping. If the cable starts to bend or build

up too much twist, relieve the twist by rotating the cutting tool in the opposite direction. Push any excess

cable back into the drum before continuing.

3. Set the motor power switch to the Forward position. Depress the foot switch with one foot to start the drum

rotation. Feed the rotating cable slowly into the drain by pushing the cable towards the drain.

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NOTE

DO NOT OPERATE THE DRAIN CLEANER WITH ONE PERSON CONTROLLING THE

CABLE AND ANOTHER PERSON CONTROLLING THE SWITCH. THIS CAN CAUSE THE

CABLE TO KINK, TWIST AND BREAK, WHICH CAN ALSO CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL

INJURY.

4. Be careful not to let the cutter get caught in the stoppage as you work through it. This can cause kinking and

breaking of the cable. When you feel that the cable is starting to twist in your hands, stop the machine by

releasing the foot switch and pull the cable back. This will free the cutter from the obstruction. Then allow the

cable to move forward slowly into the stoppage. Remember, no cutting takes place when the blades stop

turning.

5. If the cable becomes lodged in the drain, use a sharp, downward thrust while the cable is turning. Then try it

when the cable is not turning.

6. If the lodging is caused by a bend and you have difficulty in getting the cable pass the bend, you probably

need a thinner cable. Try to use a 3/8" diameter cable or even a smaller one if necessary (See Table 2:

Cable Applications).

HINT: IT'S OFTEN HELPFUL TO HAVE A SMALL STREAM OF WATER RUNNING IN THE LINE TO

WASH THE CUTTINGS AWAY WHILE THE MACHINE IS IN OPERATION.

7. After the line is opened, retrieve the cable from the drain line and push it back into the drum with the motor

power switch being set at Forward position. This is important to prevent the cable from tangling in the drum

or in the line.

WARNING!

DO NOT SET ROTATION IN REVERSE WHEN PULLING THE CABLE OUT OF THE DRAIN

LINE. ALWAYS RUN THE MACHINE IN FORWARD ROTATION, WHETHER YOU ARE

FEEDING THE CABLE INTO THE LINE OR PULLING IT OUT.

WHEN THE CUTTING TOOL IS NEAR THE DRAIN OPENING, TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE

FOOT SWITCH TO STOP DRUM ROTATION. NEVER RETRACT THE CUTTING TOOL FROM

DRAIN WHILE CABLE IS ROTATING. THE CABLE COULD MAKE A WHIPLASH AND

COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.

Table 2: Cable Applications

Cable Size Pipe Size Typical Applications

1/2” 3” to 4” Roof stacks and small floor drains(no roots)

3/8” 2” to 3” Roof stacks, laundry lines and small drains

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Maintenance and Repair

To keep your machine operating smoothly, it is essential that all bearings and distributing cone bushings be

lubricated. Oiling moving parts is particularly important where the machine comes in contact with sand, grit and

other abrasive material.

Cable Maintenance

To get the maximum service from your cables, be sure that they are clean and well oiled. This not only provides

running lubrication, but it also greatly extends the life of the cables as well. Some users periodically pour oil

directly into the drum. As the drum turns, the cables get complete lubrication.

Damaged Roller

Excessive use may wear a roller to the point of failure. It is recommended that all three rollers be replaced at the

same time.

Tangled Cable

If a cable loops over itself in the drum, it will not feed properly. Remove and reload the cable by hand to restore

function. If the cable kinks, it is the evidence of abuse and the results from the use of too much pressure or the

use of a cable of a wrong size for the line.

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