Electric Eel
Model S
25 Ft. Electric Drain Cleaner
Customer Safety and Operation Guide
Read and understand all safety and operational guidelines before
operating this machine. Failure to follow safety and operations guide
could result in death or serious injury. Please visit
www.electriceel.com
for the manufacturers operation and safety manual for the Model S.
Safety Topics
Safety Checklist
DANGER!!!
TO PREVENT SERIOUS BODILY INJURY:
1.
ALWAYS wear heavy leather gloves and safety glasses when operating equipment.
2.
DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry while operating this machine.
3. Operate machine while keeping good footing and balance at all times.
DO NOT OVERREACH.
4. Machine and cable should be
operated by one person only.
5.
ALWAYS keep all guards in place during operation.
6.
ALWAYS wear rubber-soled non-slip shoes.
7.
ALWAYS avoid contact of skin, facial area and especially eyes with drain water.
8.
ALWAYS keep clear of rotating cages/drums, shafts, pulleys, belts or other rotating parts.
DANGER!!!
TO PREVENT SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND
TO AVOID DANGER FROM ELECTRICAL SHOCK:
1.
ALWAYS use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) with a properly grounded outlet for all electrical
cords, connections, and parts as installed by factory and DO NOT make any alterations.
2.
NEVER use the machine in damp or wet conditions. Do not stand in water or on wet floors.
3.
NEVER expose machine to rain.
4.
ALWAYS disconnect the power cord from the electrical source before making any adjustments or changes
to power units.
5. If an extension cord is used, the power source MUST be equipped with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) and properly grounded.
6. Only use 14/3 or larger three-wire extension cords.
7. When using an extension cord outdoors, only use those intended for outdoor use. (Indicated on cord by
suffix “W-A” after cord type.)
1.
USE CAUTION AT ALL TIMES. Cable can twist or kink and cause serious injury. Fingers or other body
parts can be caught in rotating parts.
2.
NEVER handle the rotating cable.
3.
NEVER handle any cable under tension. Relieve all tension build up before attempting to handle cable.
4.
DO NOT continue to operate machine when cleaning tool becomes stuck in an obstruction. Excess torque
on a cable could cause it to fracture.
5
NEVER force a tool and cable into a pipeline blockage.
6.
ALWAYS wear HEAVY leather gloves and safety glasses when operating machine.
7. Use correct tool for the job or applicaton. Check the tool listing for the correct tool and line size.
8. To maintain safe and efficient operation, thoroughly clean all cables with water after use. Acids in the drain
and sewer lines attack and deteriorate the metal of the cables and tools.
DANGER!!!
TO PREVENT SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND
TO AVOID DANGER FROM ROTATING CABLES AND EQUIPMENT:
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