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.
Drain Cleaner Safety Warnings (cont.)
Do not operate this machine if operator or machine is standing in water.
Operating machine while in water increases the risk of electrical shock.
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