• Recharge only with the charger specified by
the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable
for one type of battery pack may create a
risk of fire when used with another battery
pack.
• Use power tools only with specifically
designated battery packs. Use of any other
battery packs may create a risk of injury and
fire.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal
objects, that can make a connection from
one terminal to another. Shorting the battery
terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact.
If contact accidentally occurs, flush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
• Do not use a battery pack or tool that
is damaged or modified. Damaged
or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behavior resulting in fire,
explosion or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire
or excessive temperatures. Exposure to fire
or temperatures above 265°F may cause
explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not
charge the battery pack or tool outside
the temperature range specified in these
instructions. Charging improperly or at
temperatures outside the specified range
may damage the battery and increase the
risk of fire.
• Have 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.
• Never service damaged battery packs.
Service of battery packs should only
be performed by the manufacturer or
authorized service providers.
• Only grasp the rotating cable with gloves
recommended by the manufacturer. Latex
or loose-fitting gloves or rags can become
wrapped around the cable and may result in
serious personal injury.
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• Do not allow the cutter to stop turning while
the cable is turning. This can overstress the
cable and may cause twisting, kinking or
breaking of the cable and may result in
serious personal injury.
• One person must control both the cable and
the switch. If the cutter stops rotating, the
operator must be able to turn the tool off to
prevent the cable from twisting, kinking or
breaking.
• Use latex or rubber gloves inside the gloves
recommended by the manufacturer. Use
goggles, face shields, protective clothing
and respirator when chemicals, bacteria
or other toxic or infectious substances are
suspected to be in a drain line. Drains may
contain chemicals, bacteria and other
substances that may cause burns, be toxic
or infectious or may result in other serious
personal injury.
• Practice good hygiene. Do not eat or smoke
while handling or operating the tool. After
handling or operating drain cleaning
equipment, use hot, soapy water to wash
hands and other body parts exposed to
drain contents. This will help reduce the risk
of health hazards due to exposure to toxic or
infectious material.
• Only use the drain cleaner for the
recommended drain sizes. Using the wrong
size drain cleaner can lead to twisting,
kinking or breaking of the cable and may
result in personal injury.
• Inspect cable for wear and damage before
use. Replace a worn or damaged cable
before using the drain cleaner.
• Inspect the drain to be cleaned before
use. If possible, determine the access
point(s) to the drain, the size(s) and length(s)
of the drain, distance to mainlines, the
nature of the blockage, presence of drain
cleaning chemicals or other chemicals,
etc. If chemicals are present in the drain,
it is important to understand the specific
safety measures required to work around
those chemicals. Contact the chemical
manufacturer for required information.
• If needed, place protective covers in the
work area. The drain cleaning process can
be messy.
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