GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious person-
al injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Work Area
1. Keep your area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches
and dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to
loose control.
4. Do not let visitors contact the tool or extension cord.
Such preventative measures reduce the risk of injury.
Electrical Safety
1. Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all codes
and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs.
Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as
to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tools
should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding
provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away
from the user.
2. Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other.) This plug will fit
a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way. Double insulation
eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power
cord and grounded power supply system.
3. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as
pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
4. Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
5. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the
tools or pull from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat,
oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords
immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
6. When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor
extension cord marked "W-A" or "W." These cords are
rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
Personal Safety
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool
while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication.
A moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
2. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
3. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before
plugging in.
U s e r 's M a nu a l E N G L I S H
Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging
in tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
4. Remove adjusting keys or switches before turning
the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a
rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
6. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or heating
protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
Tool Use and care
1. Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support
the work piece to a stable platform. Holding the work by
hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss
of control.
2. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application.
The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate
for which it is designed.
3. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.
Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
4. Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
the tool. Such preventative safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the tool accidentally.
5. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other
untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
6. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and
clean. Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
7. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other condition that may
affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
8. Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be
suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used
on another tool.
9. Inspect tool and extension cords periodically and
replace if damaged. Damaged cords increase the risk of
electrical shock.
10. Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and grease.
Allows for better control of the tool.
11. Store tools in dry place. Such measures reduce the risk
of electrical shock.
Service
1. Only qualified repair personnel must perform tool
service. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury.
2. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement
parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of
this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric
shock or injury.
Specific Safety Information
1. Be sure that the unit is plugged into properly grounded
and polarized outlet. If in doubt, check outlet before
plugging in machine. Check power cord to see that there
are no cuts or frays.
2. The Sink Machine drive unit used in the Drain-Rooter
PH is double insulated and, therefore, has no grounding
wire. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment
has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
The plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
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