WARNING! Read all safety warnings and instructions listed below. Failure
to follow the warnings and instructions may result in Serious injury.
DRAIN CLEANER SAFETY WARNINGS
Power tool use and care
■ Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do a better and safer job when
used for its designed purpose.
■ Do not use the power tool if the on/off switch is malfunctioning. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
■ Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. This helps reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
■ Store idle power tools out of the reach of children. Do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool to operate it without first reading
these instructions. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
■ Properly maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may
affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.
■ Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
■ Use the power tool, accessories, and tool bits, etc. by following these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the
work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could create a hazardous situation.
Service
■ Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts.This will ensure that the power tool is
properly and safely maintained.
■ If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons to prevent any
potential hazard.
■ Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Populo Tools for
a replacement.
■ To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not put motor or cord in water or other liquid.
■ Do not wear cloth gloves or loose clothing, or use a rag to grasp the cable to prevent entanglement.
■ Use approximate personal protective equipment while handling and using drain cleaner. Drains may contain chemicals, bacteria and
other substances that may be toxic. Infectious, cause burns or other issue. Appropriate personal protective equipment always includes
ANSI- approved splash-resistance safety glasses under face shield, NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator, and heavy-duty LEATHER
work gloves, and my include equipment such as latex or rubber gloves under leather work gloves, protective clothing, and steel toed
footwear.
■ Do not use in pipe containing drain cleaning chemicals.
■ Do not use in pipe obstructed by roots.
■ 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 cleaner. Do not eat or smoke while operating or handling drain cleaner. This will help prevent contamination with toxic or
infectious material.
■ Have your drain cleaner serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of
the drain cleaner is maintained.
■ Do not put too much stress on cable. Quickly release tension if it starts to build in the cable. Excess tension will cause the cable to twist,
kink or break.
■ 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 will unravel and break the cable. Wait for the drum to stop turning completely before changing the rotation direction
switch.
■ Only use drain cleaner to clean drains of recommended sizes according to these instructions. Other uses or modifying the drain cleaner
for other applications may increase the risk of injury.
■ Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.
■ Do not lay the tool down until it has come to a complete stop. Moving parts can grab the surface and pull the tool out of your control.
■ When using a hand-held power tool. Maintain a firm grip on the tool with both hands to resist starting torque.
■ Do not leave the tool unattended when it is plugged into an electrical outlet. Turn off the tool and unplug it from its electrical outlet before
leaving.
■ People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic field in close proximity to heart pacemaker could
cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
■ The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual can not cover all possible conditions and situations that
may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sends and caution are factors which can not be built into this product, but
must be supplied by the operator.
