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

Work area Set-up

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. Choose a firm, stable location for the appliance
and operator that will remain relatively dry.
Do not use the appliance 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 (toilet, 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.
9. Determine the correct drain cleaning
Cable size for the drain cleaning job.
See Cable/Pipe Size chart below.
pipe
cable Size
Size
1/2" (included) 2" to 4"
3/8" 1-1/2" to 3"
(not included)
10. If needed, place protective covers over
the work area floor. Cleaning the clogged
drain can be a messy operation.
11. Make sure that the Drain Cleaner Handle is
locked into the upright position for transport.
If the Drain Cleaner needs to be lifted, use
proper lifting techniques or seek assistance if
needed. Use caution when moving equipment
up and down stairs. Wear appropriate
footwear to help prevent slipping on floor.
Items 68285 68284
typical
applications
Roof stacks and small
floor drains (no roots)
Roof stacks, laundry
lines and small
drains (no roots)
For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
12. To prevent Cable from whipping, place
Drain Cleaner within 2 feet of drain line or
thread Cable through guide (not included).
the greater the distance from the
.
drain access, the higher the risk of
the cable twisting or kinking.
13. If the Drain Cleaner cannot be placed within 2 feet
of the drain access, use appropriate-sized pipes
and fittings to extend the drain access back to
within 2 feet of the Drum opening. Improper Cable
support can allow the Cable to kink and twist and
can damage the Cable or injure the operator.
14. If needed, set up barriers to keep
bystanders away from the Drain Cleaner
and work area during operation.
15. Select proper Cutting Tool.
(See Cutting Tool Accessories on page 9).
16. Install the Cutting Tool to the end of the Cable. Slide
the base of the Cutting Tool into the slot at the end
of the Cable. Fasten together using a screwdriver.
17. Position the Foot Switch for easy accessibility. You
must be able to hold and control the Cable, control
the Foot Switch, and reach the Rotation Switch.
18. Confirm that the Rotation Switch
is in the OFF position.
19. Run the cord along the clear path. With dry hands,
plug the Drain Cleaner into a properly grounded
outlet. Keep all connections dry and off the ground.
20. If the power cord is not long enough, use an
extension cord that is in good condition and has
a three prong plug similar to the one supplied on
the Drain Cleaner. Keep the connection off the
ground to prevent it from accidentally getting wet.
21. Also verify that the extension cord is rated
for outdoor use and contains a W or W-A
in the cord designation (i.e. SOW).
22. Verify the extension cord has sufficient wire size
(16 AWG for 50' or less, 14 AWG for 50' – 100' long).
Undersized wires can overheat, melting the
insulation or causing a fire or other damage.
23. When using an extension cord, the GFCI
on the Drain Cleaner does not protect the
extension cord. If the outlet is not GFCI protected,
use a plug-in type GFCI between the outlet and
the extension cord. This will reduce the risk of
shock if there is a fault in the extension cord.
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