Harbor Freight Tools 50 FOOT DRAIN CLEANER WITH POWER FEED 68285 - Manual (Page 4)

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Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Drain Cleaner Safety Warnings
1. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
2. Wear ANSI-approved safety impact eye
goggles and heavy duty LEATHER work gloves
when using the Drain Cleaner. Never grasp
a rotating cable with a rag or cloth glove. Using
personal safety devices reduce the risk for injury.
Safety impact eye goggles and heavy work gloves
are available from Harbor Freight Tools.
3. Avoid unintentional starting.
Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.
4. Do not force the Drain Cleaner. This tool
will do the work better and safer at the speed
and capacity for which it was designed.
5. Maintain a safe working environment. Keep the
work area well lit. Make sure there is adequate
surrounding workspace. Always keep the work
area free of obstructions, grease, oil, trash, and
other debris. Do not use a power tool in areas
near flammable chemicals, dusts, and vapors
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 overstress
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 or other issues. Appropriate personal
protective equipment always includes ANSI-
approved safety glasses and heavy-duty work
gloves, and may include equipment such as latex
or rubber gloves, face shields, goggles, protective
clothing, respirators and steel toed footwear.
20. 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 cleaning equipment. Do not eat
or smoke while operating or handling drain
cleaning equipment. This will help prevent
contamination with toxic or infectious material.
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