Electric Drain Cleaner - CE50
E&OE
© 2018 Drain Master
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Electrical Safety
When using electric appliances, basic
precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
•
To disconnect, switch OFF all controls
("O"), then disconnect rom the
electrical supply.
•
Do not unplug by pulling on cord – to
unplug, grasp the plug an pull.
•
Disconnect the equipment from the
electrical supply when not in use and
before servicing or cleaning.
•
Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, or if it
malfunctions, dropped or damaged in
any way.
•
To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
do not submerge the equipment or
electrical cord in water or other liquid.
Do not place or store appliance where
it can fall or be pulled into water.
•
Connect to properly grounded mains
electrical outlets only.
•
Risk of electric shock. Keep all
electrical cables cord connection dry
and off the ground.
Product Use and Care
•
This product is for domestic use only.
•
Only use attachments recommended
or sold by the manufacturer.
•
Do not operate the equipment if it is
sitting in standing water, or if the
operator is in standing water.
•
Locate the equipment on fl
a
t, level,
and solid surfaces that are capable of
supporting its weight.
•
Do not over-stress the cable. Release
tension if it starts to build in the cable.
Excess tension may cause the cable
to twist, kink, or break.
•
One person must control both the
cable and the foot switch. If the
cutting tool stops rotating, the
operator must stop the equipment
immediately.
•
Reverse the motor direction only
when pulling the cable off an
obstruction. Trying to push or pull the
cable while in reverse may unravel
and break the cable. Wait for the
cable drum to stop turning completely
before changing motor direction.
•
Use the equipment to clear drains of
recommended sizes only according to
these instructions. Other uses or
modifying the equipment for other
applications may increase the risk of
injury.
•
People with pacemakers should
consult a physician before using the
equipment. Electromagnetic fields in
close proximity to a pacemaker may
cause interference or failure.
•
The warnings, precautions, and
instructions discussed in this
instruction manual cannot cover all
possible conditions and situations that
may occur. It must be understood by
the operator that common sense and
caution are factors which cannot be
built into this product, but must be
supplied by the operator.
Product Use and Care
•
Do not wear cloth gloves or loose
clothing, or use a rag to grasp the cable
to prevent entanglement.
•
To help prevent cable whip, twisting and
kinking, place the equipment as close to
the drain as possible (within 0.5m) or
use a cable guide (not included).
•
Do not use in drains containing drain
cleaning chemicals.
•
Do not use in in drains obstructed by
roots.
•
Do not operate the equipment with the
belt guard or any safety device
removed.
•
Keep a gloved hand on the cable
whenever the equipment is running.
•
Keep hands away from the rotating
cable drum and distributor tube. Do not
reach into cable drum unless the
equipment is off and disconnected from
the electrical supply.
•
Use appropriate personal protective
equipment while handling and using the
equipment. Drains may contain
chemicals, bacteria and other
substances that may be toxic, infectious,
cause burns or other injury. Appropriate
personal protective equipment includes
ANSI-approved safety glasses and
heavy-duty LEATHER work gloves, and
may include equipment such as latex or
rubber gloves, face shields, goggles,
protective clothing, respirators and steel
cap non-slip footwear.
•
Wash hands and other exposed body
parts exposed to drain contents after
handling or using the equipment. Do not
eat or smoke while operating or handling
the equipment. This will help prevent
contamination with toxic or infectious
material.
•
Stay alert, watch what you are doing
and use common sense when operating
the Drain Cleaner. Do not use Drain
Cleaner while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention
while operating may result in serious
personal injury.
•
Prevent unintentional starting. Turn
switch to the off-position before plugging
in.
