Operation - Bauer 22202E-B Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Operating instructions
read the entire iMpOrtant SaFety inStructiOnS section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
tO preVent SeriOuS inJury FrOM acciDentaL OperatiOn:
Make sure that the rotation Switch is in the off-position and unplug the tool from
its electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section.
tool Set up - inspection
tO preVent SeriOuS inJury:
DO nOt Operate WitH any GuarD DiSaBLeD, DaMaGeD, Or reMOVeD.
Wear anSi-approved safety goggles, heavy-duty LeatHer workgloves, and other appropriate
protective equipment when setting up your Drain cleaner. For extra protection from chemicals and
bacteria on the machine and in the work area, we recommend wearing latex, rubber or other liquid
barrier gloves under the heavy-duty 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. 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 Drain Cleaner is assembled, check machine
and cutters for signs of wear and damage. If
necessary, replace worn or damaged parts prior
to use. Dull or damaged cutting tools can lead to
binding, cable breakage, and slow drain cleaning.
2. Verify Drain Cleaner is unplugged and inspect
power cord, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
and plug for damage. If plug has been modified,
is missing grounding prong or cord is damaged,
to avoid electrical shock, do not use machine until
cord has been replaced by a qualified electrician.
3. Clean oil, grease or dirt from equipment
handles and controls to prevent the machine
or control from slipping during use.
4. Verify Foot Switch is attached to Drain Cleaner.
5. Verify Drain Cleaner is properly assembled.
Inspect machine for broken, worn, missing,
misaligned or binding parts or other condition
which prevents safe and normal operation.
6. Make sure switches and handles move smoothly
between positions and lock in place, and bumpers
at bottom of handle are present and firmly attached.
7. Rotate drum and confirm it turns
freely without binding.
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8. Check warning labels are present,
firmly attached and readable.
9. Confirm Belt Guard is securely
fastened to Drain Cleaner.
10. Check cable for wear and damage. If any section of
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 cause cable failure. Replace cables
that have multiple or excessively large kinks.
12. Look for spaces between cable coils.
Kinking, stretching (pulling cable by hand) or
running cable in reverse can deform cable. Cables
with spaces between coils should be replaced.
13. Check for excessive corrosion. Corrosion weakens
the cable, making it brittle. This is caused by
storing cable wet or using cable with corrosive
chemicals (found in chemical clog removers).
Excessively corroded cable should be replaced.
14. Before use, fully retract cable with a maximum
of 2" of cable outside of machine. This will keep
cable from "whipping" when machine is turned on.
15. Set Rotation Switch to OFF position.
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