Bauer 1724E-B Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions page 11

General Operating instructions
1. Make sure that the Trigger is in the off-position and
the Lock Ring is unlocked, then plug in the tool.
2. To prevent Cable from whipping, place
Drain Cleaner within 6 inches of drain line.
This will keep Cable from hazardously
"whipping" when activating the Drain Cleaner.
3. Make sure rotation Switch is in L position.
nOticE: the r position of the rotation Switch must
OnLy be used momentarily to relieve cable tension.
if it is used for even just a few seconds in a
row, the cable may be permanently damaged.
LEaVE FEED HanDLE in nEutraL pOSitiOn.
While in the r position, the cable movement from
the Feed Handle would be reversed as well.
4. With the Drain Cleaner off, pull the
Cable out of Drum with both gloved
hands and feed into the drain. Gradually
work the Cable at least 12" into the drain.
5. Squeeze Trigger and press Feed Handle forward
to continue feeding Cable into the drain.
6. As you feed Cable, you may feel and see
Cable slow down and/or start to wind or load up
(a "twisting" or "squirming" motion). This may
indicate a change in drain line (such as a drain trap,
elbow, etc.), a build up in the drain (mud or grease),
or the actual blockage. Continue to slowly feed
the Cable until the Cable reaches the blockage.
cleaning the 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. Rotate the Drum until the Drain Plug is visible.
Remove the Drain Plug and tilt the Drain
Cleaner backward to allow any remaining
fluid to drain out of the Drum. Store the
Drain Plug in the holder on the Power Cord.
4. Once the Cable is clean and dry,
pull the Cable from the Drum.
5. Lubricate with oily rag as you feed
Cable back into Drum.
NOTICE
rotation Switch controls rotation of drum only. DO nOt uSE rOtatiOn SWitcH in
r (rEVErSE) pOSitiOn WHiLE rEMOVinG caBLE FrOM Drain/pipE. use reverse
direction only momentarily for relieving pressure or untangling cable from a blockage.
Warranty void if cable damaged from allowing motor to twist excessively against blockage,
or if drum is run in reverse long enough to untwist cable.
Item 64063 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
WarninG! Do not allow cable to build up outside
drain. this can cause cable to twist, kink or break.
7. If there is an exceptionally difficult clog, release
the Trigger, lock the Rotation Switch in the middle,
and twist the Lock Ring counterclockwise to exert
direct force on the cable. This will also prevent
the Cable from turning, advancing, or retracting.
TO PREVENT CABLE DAMAGE, DO NOT TOUCH
THE TRIGGER WHILE THE LOCK RING IS
LOCKED. Twist the Lock Ring clockwise and switch
Rotation Switch to L to resume normal operation.
8. If the Cable becomes lodged in a narrow part of
the drain or in a drain trap, allow the Cable to try
and work itself past the obstruction. If Cable still
won't pass obstruction, release the Trigger and use
sharp downward thrusts to try and pass obstruction.
Once Cable is past, squeeze the Trigger and
press Feed Handle forward to continue feeding.
9. To retract Cable, keep rotation Switch in L
position and pull Feed Handle backwards.
10. To prevent accidents, turn off the tool, dry
your hands, and unplug the tool after use.
Clean the Cable (see below), then store
the tool indoors out of children's reach.
WarninG! Do not pull a rotating cable.
Figure a: Drain plug Location
Drain
plug
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