Use and Care Manual
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Fig. E
Clearing a Drain
1. Put forward/reverse control button
1
in the
centerposition.
2. Install the battery pack into thehandle.
3. Move the forward/reverse control button
1
to the
forwardposition.
4. Pull the front handle
10
out into the unlockposition.
5. Pull at least 18" (46 cm) of the cable from the tool. Insert
at least 12" (30 cm) of cable into the drain, leaving no
more than 6" (15 cm) of the cableexposed.
WARNING: Do not operate if more than 6" (15 cm) of
cable is exposed. Greater distance can cause twisting,
kinking, breaking or whipping of thecable.
WARNING: Always wear leather work gloves
with latex gloves inside when operating the
drainsnake.
WARNING: If the cable is stopped either by the
blockage or the pipe so that the cable will not rotate,
refer to the To Unbind Drain Snakesection.
WARNING: If the cable is stopped from rotating
due to a blockage or the pipe, release the
triggerimmediately.
WARNING: Only operate in reverse to remove the
cable from anobstruction.
6. Continue to feed the cable out by hand into the pipe
until it becomesdifficult.
7. As feeding the cable becomes more difficult, move the
front handle back to lock the cable with only 6" (15cm)
of cable exposed. With hands clear of the cable, pull the
trigger to begin rotating the cable, and move the drain
snake towards the drain opening to push the cable
down the drain.
8. Release the trigger, move the front handle foward to
unlock the cable, grip the cable with your gloved hand
to prevent it from pulling out of the drain and pull the
drain snake back so that no more than 6" (15cm) of
cable isexposed.
NOTE: The cable is not attached to the inner drum. Use care
when feeding out the last 5 to 7 feet (1.5 m to 2.13 m) of the
cable, to ensure that it does not come out of themachine.
9. Repeat the steps 6–8 to continue advancing thecable.
To Unbind Drain Snake
WARNING: Be sure the cable has come to a complete
stop before setting to reverseposition.
1. Set the front handle to the locked position and the
forward/reverse switch to the reverseposition.
2. Withdraw the tool a few inches while running slowly in
reverse to free cable.
3. Stop thetool.
4. After the tool has come to a complete stop, switch back
to the forwardposition.
CAUTION: Running the tool in reverse for extended
periods can cause damage to the cable and
accessories. Only operate in reverse to remove the
cable from anobstruction.
Removing Cable From Drain
1. Set the front handle to the lockedposition.
2. Set the forward/reverse switch to the forwardposition.
3. Pull the trigger slightly and pull the tool back to remove
about 6" (15 cm) of cable from thedrain.
4. Release the trigger and lock the forward/reverse button
in the centerpostion.
5. Wipe the exposed cable with a rag, unlock the front
handle and feed it back into thetool.
6. Repeat steps 1–5 until the cable is near the drain
opening. Then feed the remaining cable back into the
drum by hand.
WARNING: Never retract the cable bulb end from
the drain opening while the cable is rotating. The
cable could whip and cause seriousinjury.
NOTE: Before storing the tool, wash the cable and drum
(refer to Cleaning).
HINT: It's useful to have a stream of water running through
the line to wash fragments away while the machine is in
operation andafter. Avoid getting the motor, handle and
battery wet.
Cable Application Chart
Cable Size Pipe Size Typical Applications
1/4"
(6.35 mm)
3/4" to 1-1/2"
(19 mm to 38 mm)
Sinks and bathtub drains
5/16"
(8 mm)
1-1/4" to 2"
(32 mm to 50 mm)
Sinks, wash tubs, small drains
3/8"
(9.5 mm)
2" to 3"
(50 mm to 76 mm)
Floor drains, stacks, toilets
The 1/4" (6.35 mm) and 5/16" (8 mm) diameter cables with
a bulb end can be rotated through most strainer crossbars
and work well in lines blocked by soft stoppages such as
hair, soap, fats,etc.
Maximum Capacity: 50 ft. (15.2m) of 1/4" (6.35 mm)
and 5/16" (8mm) cable and 35ft. (10.7m) of 3/8"
(9.5mm)cable.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can causeinjury.