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14. To prevent cable from whipping, place Drain Cleaner
as close to drain line as possible (within 2 feet)
or thread cable through guide (not included).
15. Wear ANSI-approved splash-resistant
safety goggles under face shield,
NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator,
and heavy-duty LEATHER gloves during use.
16. Do not use in pipe containing
drain cleaning chemicals.
17. Do not use in pipe obstructed by roots.
18. Do not operate the Drain Cleaner with the
belt guard removed. Fingers can get caught
between the drive belt and pulley.
19. To prevent Cable from whipping, place
Drain Cleaner within 2 feet of drain line or thread
Cable through guide (not included). Greater
distances can result in the Cable twisting or kinking.
20. Keep gloved hand on the Cable whenever
the Drain Cleaner is running.
21. Keep hands away from the rotating Drum and
Distributor Tube. Do not reach into Drum unless
the Drain Clean power cord is unplugged.
22. Use appropriate personal protective equipment
while handling and using Drain Cleaner. Drains may
contain chemicals, bacteria and other substances
that may be toxic, infectious, cause burns or
other issues. Appropriate personal protective
equipment always 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 toed footwear.
23. Wash hands after use. Use hot, soapy water
to wash hands and other exposed body parts
exposed to drain contents after handling or using
Drain Cleaner. Do not eat or smoke while operating
or handling Drain Cleaner. This will help prevent
contamination with toxic or infectious material.
24. Keep children and bystanders away
while operating a Drain Cleaner.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
25. 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.
26. Prevent unintentional starting. Turn switch
to the off-position before plugging in.
27. Have your Drain Cleaner serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the
Drain Cleaner is maintained.
28. Maintain labels and nameplates on the
Drain Cleaner
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
29. Avoid unintentional starting.
Prepare to begin work before
turning on the Drain Cleaner.
30. Do not operate the Drain Cleaner if it is sitting in
standing water, or if the operator is in standing water.
31. Locate on a flat, level, and solid
surface that is capable of supporting
the weight of the Drain Cleaner.
32. Do not put too much stress on Cable.
Quickly release tension if it starts to build
in the cable. Excess tension will cause
the Cable to twist, kink, or break.
33. One person must control both the Cable
and the Foot Switch. If the Cutting Tool
stops rotating, the operator must turn
the Drain Cleaner motor off quickly.
34. Reverse Motor direction only when pulling the
Cable off an obstruction. Trying to push the
Cable down the pipe or pull it out of a pipe while
in reverse operation will unravel and break
the Cable. Wait for the Drum to stop turning
completely before changing the Rotation Switch.
35. Only use Drain Cleaner to clean drains of
recommended sizes according to these instructions.
Other uses or modifying the Drain Cleaner for
other applications may increase the risk of injury.
36. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in
close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
37. 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.
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