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.
Work Area Set-Up
1. Verify that work area has adequate lighting for the job.
2. Make sure work area is free of flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may
ignite. Sparks can be generated during Drain Cleaner operation. Do not work in
area until these sources of ignition have been identified and corrected.
3. Choose a firm, stable location for the machine and operator that will remain
relatively dry. Do not use the machine while standing in water. If needed, remove
the water from the work area.
4. Verify the electrical outlet is properly grounded. A three-prong or GFCI outlet
may not be properly grounded. If in doubt, have outlet inspected by a licensed
electrician.
5. Make sure there is a clear, unobstructed path from the Drain Cleaner to the
electrical outlet.
6. Inspect the drain to be cleaned. If possible, determine the best access point (s)
to the drain, the size(s) and length(s) of the drain, distance to tanks or mainlines,
the nature of the blockage, presence of drain cleaning chemicals or other
chemicals, etc.
7. If there are chemicals present in the drain, read and adhere to the specific
safety measures required to work around those chemicals. Contact the chemical
manufacturer for required
8.
If necessary, remove fixture (toilet, sink, etc.) to allow access to the drain. Do
not feed the cable through a fixture. This could damage the Drain Cleaner and the
fixture.
9.
Determine the correct drain cleaning cable size for the drain cleaning job. See
Cable/Pipe Size chart below.
Cable Size Pipe Size
1/2 Inch
50-100MM to 200MM Roof stacks and small floor drains (no roots)
3/8 Inch
50-100MM to 200MM Roof stacks and small floor drains (no roots)
3/4 Inch
100MM to 200MM
safety instructions and information.
Typical Applications
Roof stacks and small floor drains (no roots)
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