How to Guide
www.brasscraft.com
Acquaint yourself with the functions and controls prior to 
using this machine. Should you have any questions or 
uncertainties about the operation of this machine, please 
call Customer Service (toll free) at 877-272-7755. If you 
have any uncertainty about how to use this machine, 
contact a drain cleaning specialist.   Failure to follow 
the instructions and warnings may result in electric 
shock, re, serious injury or even death.
Make Sure This is The Right Tool 
For Your Job
•  This cable drum machine is intended for use in 
sinks, tubs, oor drains and roof stacks with 3/4 
inch to 3 inch diameter lines. 
•  This machine is NOT designed to clear tree roots 
from pipes – attempting to clear tree roots can result 
in injury and will damage the machine/cable, in turn 
voiding the warranty. For clearing root disturbances, 
utilize a larger drain cleaning machine such as the 
BrassCraft 650 series. 
•  Do not modify this product or use it for anything 
other than its intended purpose. Only use equipment 
suggested by the manufacturer. Alterations or other 
improper use could result in personal injury or damage 
to the product also nullifying the product warranty. 
Personal Protection Equipment
•  Wear snug tting leather gloves when operating this 
machine. Never grasp the rotating cable with anything 
else, including a rag or non-leather gloves. 
•  Wear safety glasses or eye protection 
•  Exercise cleanliness.  Use hot soapy water to clean 
hands and other body parts that may have been 
exposed to drain cleaning contents. To reduce the risk 
of contamination and illness, do not eat or smoke while 
cleaning drain.
Personal Safety
•  Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use 
common sense when operating a power tool. Do 
not use a power tool while you are tired or under the 
inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication.  A moment 
of inattention while operating power tools 
may result in serious personal injury.
•  Use personal protective equipment. 
Always wear eye protection.  Protective equipment 
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or 
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will 
reduce personal injuries.
Read all safety warnings and instructions. 
In this Operation Manual and on the product, safety 
symbols and signal words are used to communicate 
important safety information. This section is provided to 
improve understanding of these signal words and symbols.
•  This is the safety alert 
symbol. It is used to alert you 
to potential physical injury 
hazards. Obey all safety 
messages that follow this 
symbol to avoid possible 
injury or death.
•  This symbol signies the 
importance of the user to 
read the operator’s manual 
carefully prior to using 
the machine. The manual 
encompasses essential 
information regarding the 
safe and proper operation of 
the equipment.
•  This symbol denotes the 
signicance to always 
wear safety glasses with 
side shields or goggles 
when handling or using this 
equipment to reduce the risk 
of eye injury.
•  This symbol denotes the risk 
of ngers getting trapped in a 
belt and/or pulley
•  WARNING indicates a 
hazardous situation that, if 
not avoided, could result in 
death or serious injury.
•  This symbol indicates the 
risk of hands, ngers or other 
body parts being trapped, 
wrapped or crushed in the 
drain cleaning cable.
•  This symbol designates the 
risk of electrical shock. This 
could result in death if the 
machine is plugged into an 
improperly wired outlet.
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SAFETY SYMBOLS & 
SIGNAL WORD
CABLE DRUM MACHINE 
SAFETY








