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7. Rotate the drum and make sure that it turns freely without binding.
8. Check that all warning labels are present, firmly attached and readable.
9. Make sure Belt Guard is securely fastened to the Drain Cleaner.
10. Check the cable for any wear and damage. If any section of the cable is worn or flattened, replace cable before use.
11. Verify cable does not have multiple or excessive kinks (greater than 15°). Kinks weaken the cable and can cause cable
failure. Replace any cables that have multiple or excessively large kinks.
12. Look for spaces between the cable coils. Kinking, stretching (pulling cable by hand) or running the cable in reverse can
deform the cable. Cables with spaces between the coils should be replaced.
13. Check for signs of excessive corrosion. Corrosion weakens the cable, making it brittle. This can be caused by storing
the cable wet or using the cable with corrosive chemicals (often found in chemical clog removers). Excessively corrode
cable should be replaced.
14. Before use, fully retract the cable with no more than 2 of cable outside of the machine. This will the keep the cable
from “whipping” when the machine is turned on.
15. Set the Power Switch to the OFF position.
16. With dry hands, plug cord into properly grounded outlet and move the Power Switch into the Forward position.
17. Move Feed Lever to exactly between F and R settings, otherwise cable will start moving in or out during this test.
18. Press the Foot Switch and note the direction of rotation of the drum. If the Foot Switch does not control the Drain
Cleaner’s operation, do not use the machine until the Foot Switch has been repaired.
19. The drum should rotate clockwise when seen from the front of the drum. It will match the drum direction shown
on the warning label and the arrows molded into the drum.
20. Release the Foot Switch and let the drum come to a complete stop. Place the Switch into the Reverse position,
and test operation again to make sure the drain cleaner operates properly in reverse. If the rotation is not correct,
do not use the machine until it has been repaired.
21. After inspection, set the power switch to OFF, dry off your hands, and unplug the Drain Cleaner.
22. Once you’ve verified that the Drain Cleaner is in good working order, inspect the work area where you
will be using the machine.
1. Verify that work area has adequate lighting for the job.
2. Make sure work area is free of flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite. Sparks can be
generated during Drain Cleaner operation. Do not work in area until these sources of ignition have been
identified and corrected.
3. Do not use the machine while standing in water. If needed, remove the water from the work area.
4. Verify the electrical outlet is properly grounded. A three-prong or GFCI outlet may not be properly grounded.
If in doubt, have outlet inspected by a licensed electrician.
5. Make sure there is a clear, unobstructed path from the Drain Cleaner to the electrical outlet.
6. Inspect the drain to be cleaned. If possible, determine the best access point(s) to the drain, the size(s) and length(s)
of the drain, distance to tanks or mainlines, the nature of the blockage, presence of drain cleaning chemicals
or other chemicals, etc.
7. If there are chemicals present in the drain, read and adhere to the specific safety measures required to work around those
chemicals. Contact the chemical manufacturer for required safety instructions and information.
8. If necessary, remove fixture (water closet, sink, etc.) to allow access to the drain. Do not feed the cable through a fixture.
This could damage the drain cleaner and the fixture.
Work Area Set-Up
