Tool Set Up - Harbor Freight Tools Hydrostar Drain Monster Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

tool Set up

tO prEVEnt SEriOuS inJury FrOM acciDEntaL OpEratiOn:
turn the rotation Switch of the tool to its
electrical outlet before assembling or making any adjustments to the tool.
tO prEVEnt SEriOuS inJury:
DO nOt OpEratE WitH any GuarD DiSaBLED, DaMaGED, Or rEMOVED.
Wear anSi-approved splash-resistant safety goggles, niOSH-approved dust mask/respirator under
face shield, and heavy-duty LEatHEr gloves, and other appropriate protective equipment when
setting up the Drain cleaner. For extra protection from chemicals and bacteria on the appliance and
in the work area, wear latex, rubber or other liquid barrier gloves under
the heavy-duty LEatHEr work gloves. Before use, inspect gloves to be sure they are free of defects or
loose sections that could be caught in the Drain cleaner cable. rubber soled, non-slip shoes can help
prevent slipping and electric shock, especially on wet surfaces.
tO prEVEnt SEriOuS inJury FrOM ELEctric SHOcK, tWiStED/BrOKEn caBLES, cHEMicaL BurnS,
inFEctiOnS anD OtHEr cauSES anD prEVEnt Drain cLEanEr DaMaGE:
Before each use, inspect Drain cleaner and correct any problems.
1. Once the Drain Cleaner is assembled, check
the appliance and Cutting Tools for any signs of
wear and damage. If necessary, replace worn or
damaged parts prior to using the Drain Cleaner.
Dull or damaged Cutting Tools can lead to binding,
Cable breakage, and slow the drain cleaning.
2. Verify Drain Cleaner is unplugged and inspect
the power cord, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) and plug for damage. If the plug has
been modified, is missing the grounding prong
or if the cord is damaged, to avoid electrical
shock, do not use the appliance until the cord
has been replaced by a qualified electrician.
3. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from all equipment
handles and controls. This helps prevent the
appliance or control from slipping during use.
4. Verify Foot Switch is attached to Drain Cleaner.
5. Verify Drain Cleaner is properly assembled.
Inspect the appliance for broken, worn, missing,
misaligned or binding parts or any other condition
which may prevent safe and normal operation.
6. Make sure that switches and handles move
smoothly between positions and lock in place.
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.
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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 corroded Cable should be replaced.
14. Before use, fully retract the Cable with
no more than 2" of Cable outside of the
appliance. This will the keep the Cable from
"whipping" when the appliance is turned on.
15. Set the Rotation Switch to the OFF position.
16. With dry hands, plug cord into properly
grounded outlet and move the
Rotation Switch into the FOr position.
17. Move Power-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 appliance 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 arrow on the Drum. if
the rotation is not correct, do not use the
appliance until it has been repaired.
20. After inspection, set the Rotation Switch to OFF,
dry off your hands, and unplug the Drain Cleaner.
21. Once you've verified that the Drain Cleaner is
in good working order, inspect the work area
where you will be using the appliance.
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