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 over stress 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