Harbor Freight Tools 68284, Owner'S Manual & Safety Instructions

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  procedures not specifically explained in this manual must 

be performed only by a qualified technician.

tO prEVEnt SEriOuS inJury FrOM acciDEntaL OpEratiOn: 
turn the rotation Switch of the tool to its “OFF” position and unplug the tool from its electrical 
outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.

tO prEVEnt SEriOuS inJury FrOM tOOL FaiLurE: 
Do not use damaged equipment.  if abnormal noise or vibration 
occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.

cleaning Drain cleaner cable

1.  Thoroughly flush Drain Cleaner Cable with 

clean water after every use. Doing so will 
help prevent the build-up of sediment and any 
drain cleaning chemicals still in the cable. 

2.  Once Cable has been flushed, carefully 

tip the Drain Cleaner forward to empty 
out any remaining debris. 

3.  Once the Cable is clean and dry, 

pull the Cable from the Drum. 

4.  Lubricate with oily rag as you feed 

Cable back into Drum.

WarninG!  tO prEVEnt SEriOuS inJury: 
Do not attempt to remove a rotating cable. 

cleaning/Lubrication

1.  The Drain Cleaner should be cleaned as needed 

with hot, soapy water and/or disinfectants.

WarninG! risk of shock!  Do not allow water to get 
into the motor or any other electrical components. 

2.  Dry Drain Cleaner before storing or using again.

3.  For Item 61857 (Power-Feed Drain Cleaner), hose 

off the Power-Feed assembly with clean water.  

4.  Once dry, thoroughly lubricate with 

a lightweight machine oil.

5.  If Drain Cleaner Drum is removed or changed, 

grease bearings with good general purpose grease.

removing and installing Belt

1.  Loosen Belt Guard Retaining Knob 

and slide Belt Guard off.

2.  Use screwdriver to slide Belt off 

back of Drain Cleaner Drum. 

3.  Slide new Belt onto belt pulley above Drum.  

4.  Slide new Belt onto rear of Drum 

until securely in place.

5.  Slide Belt Guard pack into place.  Tighten Belt Guard 

Retaining Knob to lock Belt Guard back into place.

WarninG!  tO prEVEnt SEriOuS 
inJury: Do not operate the Drain cleaner 
without the Belt Guard in place.

installing replacement cable

1.  Remove old Cable by pulling Cable 

completely out of Drum.  Separate Cable 
from Drum-Connecting Cable.

2.  Connect new Cable to Drum-Connecting 

Cable and feed Cable back into Drum.