Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
Table of Contents SAFETY Safety.......................................................... 2 Specifications.............................................. 7 Setup........................................................... 8 Operation.................................................... 11 Maintenance............................................... 18 Parts Lists and Diagrams........................... 20 Warranty.....................................................
1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with grounded power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. 4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. 2.
Service Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. SAFETY Drain Cleaner Safety Warnings 1. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. 2. Wear ANSI-approved safety impact eye goggles and heavy duty LEATHER work gloves when using the Drain Cleaner.
21. Do not operate this machine if operator or machine is standing in water. Operating machine while in water increases the risk of electrical shock. 22. Only use drain cleaning machine to clean drains of recommended sizes according to these instructions. Other uses or modifying the drain cleaning machine for other applications may increase the risk of injury. 23. Be aware of possible damage to drain lines that may result from the discovery of roots and other obstacles. 25.
Grounding SAFETY TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION: Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the tool. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug. Do not use the tool if the power cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by a service facility before use.
2. As the distance from the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge extension cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage. (See Table A on page 7.) 3. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cord. For example, a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge cord. (See Table A.) 7.
Setup - Before Use: Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Cutting Tool Accessories SAFETY There are four Cutting Tools included with each Drain Cleaner. Select the appropriate tool for the cleaning job and attach to Cable. Each is described in the table below. Cutter Tool Arrow Cutter (2 pieces) Boring Bulb Cutter C-Cutter Spade Cutter Boring Bulb Cutter C-Cutter Spade Cutter Applications Starting tool; ideal for cutting and scraping Starting tool; ideal for removing loose objects Finishing tool; ideal for grease stoppages and cleaning pipe walls.
Assembly for 68284 Note: No assembly needed for Model 68285. SAFETY TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Turn the Rotation Switch of the tool to its “OFF” position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before assembling or making any adjustments to the tool. Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual.
Operating Instructions SAFETY Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. Tool Set Up 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.
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. SAFETY 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.
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.
Manual Feed Operation (For Item 68285) SAFETY TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TWISTED OR BROKEN CABLES, CABLE ENDS WHIPPING AROUND, MACHINE TIPPING, CHEMICAL BURNS, INFECTIONS, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND OTHER CAUSES: Follow operating instructions for your model explicitly. Since drains likely contain hazardous chemicals or bacteria, wear appropriate protective equipment, such as: • ANSI-approved splash‑resistant safety goggles and respirator under face shield.
Working Through a Blockage WARNING! Do not keep cable rotating if tool is lodged in a blockage. If tool stops turning and drum keeps rotating, cable can twist, kink, break, or tangle in the drain. 2. Once tool is free of blockage and is turning again, slowly feed rotating cutting tool back into blockage. Do not force tool through blockage. 3. Allow the spinning and cutting to break up and work its way through the blockage.
Power Feed Operation (For Item 68284) SAFETY TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TWISTED OR BROKEN CABLES, CABLE ENDS WHIPPING AROUND, MACHINE TIPPING, CHEMICAL BURNS, INFECTIONS, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND OTHER CAUSES: Follow operating instructions for your model explicitly. Since drains likely contain hazardous chemicals or bacteria, wear appropriate protective equipment, such as: • ANSI-approved splash‑resistant safety goggles and respirator under face shield.
1. If cutting tool becomes lodged in a blockage and Drain Cleaner is still operating, cable will start to wind up or twist. If so, release pressure from Foot Switch and Drain Cleaner motor will stop. 4. If motor can’t pull cable out, release pressure from Foot Switch and allow cable to stop spinning. Once cable has stopped spinning, grab cable with both gloved hands and pull cable free. WARNING! Do not let cable build up outside drain. 5.
Maintenance and Servicing Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. SAFETY TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Turn the Rotation Switch of the tool to its “OFF” position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment.
General Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication • loose hardware, • misalignment or binding of moving parts, 2. AFTER USE, wipe external surfaces of the tool with clean cloth. 3. • cracked or broken parts, WARNING! If the supply cord of this power tool is damaged, it must be replaced only by a qualified service technician. • damaged electrical wiring, and • any other condition that may affect its safe operation. SAFETY 1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the tool.
Parts Lists and Diagrams PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY SAFETY THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT.
SAFETY MAINTENANCE OPERATION SETUP 68285 Assembly Diagram Item 68284 68285 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
68284 Parts List Part SAFETY SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Description Power Cable Feed Front Post Bolt Bolt Cable Drum Connecting Cable Bolt Front Hub Bushing Drum Shell Connecting Cable / Nut / Washer Fiber Washer Distributor Tube / Inner Drum Front Shaft Retaining Ring Rear Shaft Retaining Ring Flat Washer Flat Washer Rear Hub Drum Shaft Rubber Foot Bolt Frame Part 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Description 8″ Wheel Rubber Leg Tip Drum
SAFETY MAINTENANCE OPERATION SETUP 68284 Assembly Diagram Item 68284 68285 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
Limited 90 Day Warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase.
