Harbor Freight Tools 50 FOOT DRAIN CLEANER WITH POWER FEED 68285 - Manual (Page 12)

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7. Rotate the drum and make sure that
it turns freely without binding.
8. Check that all warning labels are present,
firmly attached and readable.
9. Make sure Belt Guard is securely
fastened to the Drain Cleaner.
10. Check the cable for any wear and damage.
If any section of the cable is worn or
flattened, replace cable before use.
11. Verify cable does not have multiple or excessive
kinks (greater than 15°). Kinks weaken the cable
and can cause cable failure. Replace any cables
that have multiple or excessively large kinks.
12. Look for spaces between the cable coils.
Kinking, stretching (pulling cable by hand) or running
the cable in reverse can deform the cable. Cables
with spaces between the coils should be replaced.
13. Check for signs of excessive corrosion.
Corrosion weakens the cable, making it brittle.
This can be caused by storing the cable wet
or using the cable with corrosive chemicals
(often found in chemical clog removers).
Excessively corroded cable should be replaced.
14. Before use, fully retract the cable with no
more than 2″ of cable outside of the machine.
This will the keep the cable from “whipping”
when the machine is turned on.
15. Set the Rotation Switch to the OFF position.
16. With dry hands, plug cord into properly
grounded outlet and move the Rotation Switch
into the Forward position.
17. Move Feed Lever to exactly between
F and R settings, otherwise cable will start
moving in or out during this test.
18. Press the Foot Switch and note the direction
of rotation of the drum. If the Foot Switch
does not control the Drain Cleaner’s
operation, do not use the machine until
the Foot Switch has been repaired.
19. The drum should rotate clockwise when seen
from the front of the drum. It will match the drum
direction shown on the warning label and the
arrow on the drum. If the rotation is not correct,
do not use the machine until it has been repaired.
20. After inspection, set the Rotation Switch to OFF,
dry off your hands, and unplug the Drain Cleaner.
21. Once you’ve verified that the Drain Cleaner
is in good working order, inspect the work
area where you will be using the machine.
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