Harbor Freight Tools 50 FOOT DRAIN CLEANER WITH POWER FEED 68285 - Manual (Page 18)

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Maintenance and Servicing
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified technician.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Turn the Rotation Switch of the tool to its “OFF” position and unplug the tool from its electrical
outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration
occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
Cleaning Drain Cleaner Cables
1. Thoroughly flush Drain Cleaner cables with
clean water after every use. Doing so will
help prevent the build-up of sediment and any
drain cleaning chemicals still in the cable.
2. Once cables have been flushed,
carefully tip the Drain Cleaner forward
to empty out any remaining debris.
3. Once the cable is clean and dry,
pull the cable from the drum.
4. Lubricate with oily rag as you feed
cable back into drum.
WARNING! Do not attempt to remove a rotating cable.
Cleaning/Lubricating Housing
1. The Drain Cleaner should be cleaned as needed
with hot, soapy water and/or disinfectants.
WARNING! Risk of shock! Do not allow water to get
into the motor or any other electrical components.
2. Dry Drain Cleaner before storing or using again.
3. For Model 68284 (Power Feed Drain Cleaner), hose
out the power-feed assembly with clean water.
4. Once dry, thoroughly lubricate with
a lightweight machine oil.
5. If Drain Cleaner drum is removed or changed,
grease bearings with good general purpose grease.
Removing and Installing Belt
1. Loosen Belt Guard Knob and slide Belt Guard
off from top of Drain Cleaner motor.
2. Use screwdriver to slide belt off
back of Drain Cleaner drum.
3. Slide new belt into belt pulley above drum.
4. Slide new belt onto rear of drum
until securely in place.
5. Slide Belt Guard pack into place above
Drain Cleaner drum. Tighten Belt Guard
Knob to lock Belt Guard back into place.
WARNING! Do not operate the Drain Cleaner
without the Belt Guard in place.
Installing Replacement Cable
1. Remove old cable by pulling cable completely out.
Separate cable from drum-connecting cable.
2. Connect new cable to drum-connecting
cable and feed cable back into drum.
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