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turning the tool ON. A wrench or a key that is left
attached to a rotating part of the tool may result
in personal injury.
•
Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Proper footing and balance
enables better control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
•
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for
appropriate conditions.
Tool Use and Care
•
Use clamp or other practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body is
unstable and may lead to loss of control.
•
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
•
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it ON or
OFF. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
•
Disconnect the plug from the power source
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
tool accidentally.
•
Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
•
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools
sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and
are easier to control.
•
Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition
that may affect the tool's operation. If damaged,
have the tool serviced before using. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
•
Use only accessories that are recommended
by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories
that may be suitable for one tool may become
hazardous when used on another tool.
•
Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and
grease. Allows for better control of the tool.
Service
•
Tool service must be performed only by
qualified
repair
personnel.
Service
or
maintenance performed by unqualified repair
personnel could result in injury.
•
When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance Section of this manual. Use of
unauthorized
parts
or
failure
to
follow
maintenance instructions may create a risk of
electrical shock or injury.
Specific Safety Information
WARNING
Read thi
s operator’s manual carefully before
using the A150 Drain Cleaner. Failure to
understand and follow the contents of this
manual may result in electrical shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury.
Drain Cleaner Safety
• Wear leather mitt provided with machine. Never
grasp a rotating cable with a cloth or loose fitting
cloth glove. Could become wrapped around
cable and cause serious injury.
• Do not overstress cables. Keep one hand on
the cable for control when the machine is
running. Overstressing cables because of
obstruction may cause twisting, kinking or
breaking of the cable and result in serious injury.
• Position machine within two feet of inlet. Use
Front End Guide Hose when it is difficult to
locate the machine near the access or clean out.
Greater distances can result in cable twisting or
kinking.
• Do not operate machine in (REV) reverse.
Operating machine in reverse can result in cable
damage and is used only to back tool out of an
obstruction.
• Be careful when cleaning drains where
cleaning compounds have been used. Avoid
