10. If needed, place protective covers over the work area floor. Cleaning the
clogged drain can be a messy operation.
11. Make sure that the Drain Cleaner handle is locked into the upright position for
transport. If the Drain Cleaner needs to be lifted, use proper
lifting techniques or
seek assistance if needed. Use caution when moving equipment up and down
stairs. Wear appropriate footwear to help prevent slipping on floor.
12. Set the Drain Cleaner so that the drum opening is within 2 feet of the drain
access. The greater the distance from the drain access, the higher the risk of the
cable twisting or kinking.
13. If the machine cannot be placed with the drum opening within 2'of the drain
access, use appropriate-sized pipes and fittings to extend the drain access back
to within 2' of the drum opening. Improper cable support can allow the cable to
kink and twist and can damage the cable or injure the operator.
14. If needed, set up barriers to keep bystanders away from the Drain Cleaner
and work area during operation.
15. Select proper cutting tool. (See Cutting Tool Accessories ).
16. Install the tool to the end of the cable. Slide the base of the Cutter Tool into
the slot at the end of the cable. Fasten together using a screwdriver.
17. Position the Foot Switch for easy accessibility. You must be able to hold and
control the cable, control the Foot Switch, and reach the Rotation Switch.
18. Confirm that the Rotation Switch is in the OFF position.
19. Run the cord along the clear path. With dry hands, plug the Drain Cleaner into
a properly grounded outlet. Keep all connections dry and off the ground.
20. If the power cord is not long enough, use an extension cord that is in good
condition and has a three prong plug similar to the one supplied on the Drain
Cleaner. Keep the connection off the ground to prevent it from accidentally
getting wet.
21. Also verify that the extension cord is rated for outdoor use and contains a W
or W-A in the cord designation (i.e. SOW).
22. Verify the extension cord has sufficient wire size ( 16 AWG for 50' or less, 14
AWG for 50' – 100' long). Undersized wires can overheat, melting the insulation
or causing a fire or other damage.
23. When using an extension cord, the GFCI on the Drain Cleaner does not
protect the extension cord. If the outlet is not GFCI protected, use a plug-in type
GFCI between the outlet and the extension cord. This will reduce the risk of
shock if there is a fault in the extension cord.
Power Feed Operation
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TWISTED OR BROKEN
CABLES, CABLE ENDS WHIPPING AROUND, MACHINE TIPPING, CHEMICAL
BURNS, INFECTIONS, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND OTHER CAUSES:
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