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Inspect and Prepare the Machine
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Verify machine and components are in place.
• Inspect your drain cleaning gloves to ensure they
are in good condition with no holes, tears or loose
sections.
It is critical to have the proper gloves to
protect your hands from the rotating cable.
• Make sure the drain cleaning machine is unplugged
and inspect the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter,
plug and power cord for any damage.
If the plug
has been modified or is missing any components, do
not use the machine. It will need to be repaired by a
qualified person prior to use.
• Ensure the foot switch is attached to the machine
properly.
Do not operate the machine without the foot
switch.
• Before use, clean any grease, dirt or oil off the
equipment controls and handles.
This will reduce the
risk of the machine or controls slipping from your grip.
• Confirm that the machine is accurately assembled.
Look for any parts that are not in a condition which
would prevent safe and normal operation.
• Rotate the drum and make sure that it smoothly
rotates.
If any problems are found, or if you are unsure, do
not use the machine until it has been properly repaired.
• Ensure that the belt guard is fastened securely
to the machine.
Do not operate without the guard
properly assembled.
• Make sure the warning label on the motor is intact
and readable.
Do not operate the machine without the
warning label.
• Clean any debris from the tools and cable while
inspecting the cable for any wear and damage.
• Check for flats on the outside of the cable, if any
portion looks as though it is not round, the cable
should be replaced.
Inspect the cable for any kinks,
space between the coils or excessive corrosion. These
can weaken the cable during use.
• Inspect the cutting tools for any damage or wear.
If
damage or wear is found the tools need to be replaced.
• Confirm that the FOR/OFF/REV switch is in the OFF
position.
Using dry hands, plug the cord into a correctly
grounded outlet. To test the GFCI provided, push the test
button in, the indicator light should go off. Restart by
pushing the reset button in. If the indicator light goes
on, the GFCI is functioning properly. If it is not working
properly, unplug the cord and do not use the machine
till it has been correctly fixed.
• Move the FOR/OFF/REV switch to the FOR position.
Slowly press the foot switch and note the direction of
rotation of the drum. If the foot switch does not rotate
the drum, do not use this machine and have it 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 the
rotation is not correct, do not operate this machine.
PREPARATION FOR OPERATION
If your machine is not properly operating, do not use it
until the machine is properly repaired.
Do not allow the cable to twist, kink, buckle, become
overstressed or stuck. If the cable begins to get stuck
or buckle/twist, immediately remove your foot from the
foot switch while firmly holding the cable with both
hands. Allow the machine to come to a complete stop
and the tension to release from the cable. Turn the
machine off and immediately manually rotate the cable
in the opposite direction until the twist or buckle has
been removed.
If the cutter is stuck in the clog, turn the machine into
the OFF position, then to REV and slowly press the foot
switch. Let the machine run slowly in reverse,
stopping the motor often to checking if the cutter has
become released, by manually retrieving the cable into
the drum. ONLY run the motor in REV if the cutter has
become caught. If the cable begins to get stuck or
buckle/kink/twist, immediately remove your foot from
the foot switch while firmly holding the cable with
both hands. Allow the machine to come to a complete
stop and the tension to release from the cable. Turn
the machine off and immediately manually rotate the
cable in the opposite direction until the twist or buckle
has been removed.
Fingers or other body parts can be caught in rotating
parts and crush.
Do not wear loose clothing, neck ties,
unbuttoned jackets, rings, watches or jewelry and always
tie back long hair. This will prevent the risk of
entanglement with moving parts. This machine has manual
cable feed and does NOT automatically extend or retract
into the machine. Cable MUST be fed by hand. You will
use the machine to clear obstructions, returning to hand
feeding the cable in between clogs or joints.
1. Plug the machine into a properly grounded outlet.
Leaving the motor in the OFF position.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
