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Acquaint yourself with the functions and controls prior to 

using this machine.  Should you have any questions or 

uncertainties about the operation of this machine, please 

call Customer Service (toll free) at 877-272-7755.  If you 

have any uncertainty about how to use this machine, 

contact a drain cleaning specialist.   

Failure to follow 

the instructions and warnings may result in electric 

shock, fire, serious injury or even death.

Make Sure This is The Right Tool  

For Your Job

• 

This cable drum machine is intended for use in 

sinks, tubs, floor drains and roof stacks with 3/4 

inch to 3 inch diameter lines.    

• 

This machine is NOT designed to clear tree roots 

from pipes –

 attempting to clear tree roots can result 

in injury and will damage the machine/cable, in turn 

voiding the warranty.  For clearing root disturbances, 

utilize a larger drain cleaning machine such as the 

BrassCraft 650 series.    

• 

Do not modify this product or use it for anything 

other than its intended purpose.

  Only use equipment 

suggested by the manufacturer.  Alterations or other 

improper use could result in personal injury or damage 

to the product also nullifying the product warranty.   

Personal Protection Equipment

• 

Wear snug fitting leather gloves when operating this 

machine.

 Never grasp the rotating cable with anything 

else, including a rag or non-leather gloves.   

• 

Wear safety glasses or eye protection

     

• 

Exercise cleanliness. 

 Use hot soapy water to clean 

hands and other body parts that may have been 

exposed to drain cleaning contents. To reduce the risk 

of contamination and illness, do not eat or smoke while 
cleaning drain.

Personal Safety

• 

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use 

common sense when operating a power tool.  Do 

not use a power tool while you are tired or under the 

influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. 

 A moment 

of inattention while operating power tools 

may result in serious personal injury.

• 

Use personal protective equipment.  

Always wear eye protection. 

 Protective equipment 

such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or 

hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will 

reduce personal injuries.

Read all safety warnings and instructions.  

In this Operation Manual and on the product, safety 

symbols and signal words are used to communicate 

important safety information.  This section is provided to 

improve understanding of these signal words and symbols.

•  This is the safety alert 

symbol. It is used to alert you 

to potential physical injury 

hazards. Obey all safety 

messages that follow this 

symbol to avoid possible 

injury or death.

•  This symbol signifies the 

importance of the user to 

read the operator’s manual 

carefully prior to using 

the machine.  The manual 

encompasses essential 

information regarding the 

safe and proper operation of 

the equipment.

•  This symbol denotes the 

significance to always 

wear safety glasses with 

side shields or goggles 

when handling or using this 

equipment to reduce the risk 

of eye injury.

•  This symbol denotes the risk 

of fingers getting trapped in a 

belt and/or pulley

•  WARNING indicates a 

hazardous situation that, if 

not avoided, could result in 

death or serious injury.

•  This symbol indicates the 

risk of hands, fingers or other 

body parts being trapped, 

wrapped or crushed in the 

drain cleaning cable.

•  This symbol designates the 

risk of electrical shock.  This 

could result in death if the 

machine is plugged into an 

improperly wired outlet.

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SAFETY SYMBOLS &  

SIGNAL WORD

CABLE DRUM MACHINE 

SAFETY

Summary of Contents for BC2040

Page 1: ...s READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT FAILURE TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN ELECTRICAL SHOCK FIRE AND OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE USE OR WHEN LOANING OR SELLING THE PRODUCT ...

Page 2: ...y Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury Use personal protective equipment Always wear eye protection Protective equipment such as dust mask non skid safety shoes har...

Page 3: ...witch is dangerous and must be repaired WARNING indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Save all warnings and instructions for future reference The term power tool in the warnings refers to your mains operated corded power tool or battery operated cordless power tool Prevent unintentional starting Ensure the switch is in the off position before c...

Page 4: ...ool Description Your cable drum machine has four beneficial tool attachments to cope with a wide variety of obstructions As a general guideline it is wise to use a tool that is at least 1 smaller than the line to be cleared The nature of the job and the operator s judgment should determine the type of tool ST 96205 3 4 x 5 Straight Boring Head for initial exploration of clog ST 96207 1 1 2 x 2 Slo...

Page 5: ...t switch and note the direction of rotation of the drum If the foot switch does not rotate the drum do not use this machine until it is properly inspected The drum should rotate counter clockwise when viewing from the front of the machine Move the switch to the REV position to ensure that the drum is rotating clockwise repeating the previous steps to ensure that the machine is working properly If ...

Page 6: ...into the drain pipe the cable is probably stuck against an elbow or joint in the pipe or may have reached the clog 3 Tighten thumbscrew 4 Place the motor in the forward FOR position and slowly depress the footswitch to start the machine The drum will begin to turn as will the cable Do not continue to force cable into the drain pipe This can cause the cable to twist buckle kink or break 5 While dep...

Page 7: ...ll the release hook up to securely push the drum on the frame 2 Slide the belt under and over the drum and onto the pulley wheel 3 Push the motor housing downward to locate the belt onto the pulley wheel 4 Reinstall belt guard and wing nuts Belt Installation 1 Remove wing nuts on the belt guard pulley wheel cover and remove the belt guard 2 Slide the belt under and over the drum and onto the pulle...

Page 8: ...com Made in China to Brasscraft Mfg Co specifications BrassCraft brand is a trademark of Brasscraft Mfg Co El fabricante no asume ninguna responsabilidad si la uso no se hace de acuerdo al instructivo Todos los Derechos Reservados Hecho en China bajo las especificaciónes de Brasscraft Mfg Co BrassCraft brand es una marca registrada de Brasscraft Mfg Co 651 BC2040 v1019 ...

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