User Maintenance; Cleaning Drain Cleaner Cable; Cleaning/Lubrication; Removing And Installing Belt - Harbor Freight Tools Hydrostar Drain Monster Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

uSEr-MaintEnancE inStructiOnS
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.

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.

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.
installing replacement cable
1. Remove old Cable by pulling Cable
completely out of Drum. Separate Cable
from Drum-Connecting Cable.
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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.
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.
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.
2. Connect new Cable to Drum-Connecting
Cable and feed Cable back into Drum.
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