Chicago Electric 93188 User Manual
50 FT. DRAIN CLEANER
WITH POWER FEED
93188
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements, actual product may
differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.
For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.
SPECIFICATIONS
Construction
Electric Motor
Power Cord #16 AWG X 3C, 6’4” long
Drum
Dimensions
Overall
Dimensions
Formed and Welded Steel with
Heavy Duty Motor and Steel Drum
Heavy Duty 120 V~
1/3 HP
1785 RPM
6” W x 13” Diameter Cable Type
40” H at Handle
17” W x 22” L
Net Weight: 87.3 lb.
Features
Power
Required
GFCI
Equipped
Pipe
Compatibility
Forward / Reverse Gears
Aluminum Friction Clutch
Cable Lockdown
120 V~ / 60 Hz, 516 Watts
10.8 Amps Start up,
4.3 Amps running
Class A, 120 V~ / 60 Hz, 20 Amp
Spring Steel with Coupler End
50’ L x ½” Cable Diameter
(0.123” Wire Diameter)
For use with pipes having
1-¼” to 4” I.D.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE THIS DRAIN CLEANER ON DRAIN LINES SMALLER THAN
TWO INCHES. DAMAGE MAY OCCUR TO EQUIPMENT OR PIPES.
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You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly instructions, operating and maintenance procedures, parts list and diagram. Keep your invoice with
this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover. Keep the manual and
invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.
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 injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area
Keep your work area clean and well lit. 1. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence 2.
of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite
the dust or fumes.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. 3. Dis-
tractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from debris
such as chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed.
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Electrical Safety
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and 1.
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. 2. Water entering a power tool
will increase the risk of electric shock.
Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded 3.
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 quali-
fied 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.
Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider 4.
than the other). This plug will fit in 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.
Do not abuse the Power Cord. Never use the Power Cord to carry the tools or pull 5.
the Plug from an outlet. Keep the Power Cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges,
or moving parts. Replace damaged Power Cords immediately. Damaged Power
Cords increase the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked 6.
“W-A” or “W”. These extension cords are rated for outdoor use, and reduce the risk
of electric shock.
Personal Safety
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a 1.
power tool. Do not use a power 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.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep 2.
your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the Power Switch is off before plugging in. 3.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the Power Switch, or plugging in power tools
with the Power Switch on, invites accidents.
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the power tool on. 4. A wrench or
a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 5. Proper footing
and balance enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
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Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. 6. Dust mask, nonskid safety
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
Tool Use and Care
Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. 1. The correct tool
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
Do not use the power tool if the Power Switch does not turn it on or off. 2. Any tool
that cannot be controlled with the Power Switch is dangerous and must be replaced.
Disconnect the Power Cord Plug from the power source before making any adjust-3.
ments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. 4. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any 5.
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.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. 6.
Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on
another tool.
Service
Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. 1. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions 2.
in the “Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” 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 RULES FOR THIS PRODUCT
Maintain labels and nameplates on the Drain Cleaner. 1. These carry important infor-
mation. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
Always wear ANSI-approved safety impact eye goggles and heavy, leather work 2.
gloves when using the Drain Cleaner. Never grasp a rotating cable with a rag or
cloth glove. Using personal safety devices reduce the risk for injury. Safety impact eye
goggles and heavy work gloves are available from Harbor Freight Tools.
Avoid unintentional starting. 3. Make sure you are prepared to begin work before turn-
ing on the Drain Cleaner.
Do not force the Drain Cleaner. 4. This tool will do the work better and safer at the speed
and capacity for which it was designed.
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Maintain a safe working environment. 5. Keep the work area well lit. Make sure there
is adequate surrounding workspace. Always keep the work area free of obstructions,
grease, oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use a power tool in areas near flammable
chemicals, dusts, and vapors
Always unplug the Drain Cleaner from its electrical outlet before performing any 6.
inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
Never leave the Drain Cleaner unattended while running. 7. Turn power off if you have
to leave the Drain Cleaner.
Before each use, check all nuts, bolts, and screws for tightness. 8. Vibration during
operation may cause these to loosen.
Avoid electrical shock. 9. Do not operate the Drain Cleaner if sitting in standing water,
and if the operator is in standing water. Keep extension cord off the ground and away
from water. Water increases the risk of electric shock.
Always connect the Line Cord to a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) pro-10.
tected electrical outlet.
Install this product on a proper surface. 11. Locate on a flat, level, and solid surface
that is capable of supporting the weight of the Drain Cleaner.
Never operate the Drain Cleaner with the belt guard removed. 12. Fingers can get
caught between the drive belt and pulley.
Do not overstress cable. 13. Keep gloved hand on the cable for control when machine is
running. In the course of drain cleaning, if the cable encounters an obstruction, it may
stress the cable and cause the cable to twist, kink, or break. This may result in serious
injury, and damage the equipment or pipes.
Position Drain Cleaner within two feet of drain opening. 14. Greater distances can
result in the cable twisting or kinking.
For safest operation, the Drain Cleaner should be run only by the operator con-15.
trolling the Foot Switch and Cable.
Reversing the Motor direction should only be done when pulling the Cable out 16.
of the pipe, or off an obstruction. Trying to push the Cable down the pipe while in
reverse operation can result in Cable damage. Make sure Drum has stopped turning
before changin the Motor Direction Switch (5).
Keep hands away from the rotating Drum (38a) and Feed Pipe (42a). 17. Do not reach
into Drum unless the Drain Clean power cord is unplugged.
Avoid contact to eyes and skin of any drain cleaners that may have been used to 18.
unclog the drain previous to using the Drain Cleaner. These chemicals can burn
the eyes and skin. They may also damage the Cable.
Be aware of possible damage to drain lines that may result from the discovery 19.
of roots and other obstacles.
20. WARNING! People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before
using this product. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart pacemaker
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could cause interference to or failure of the pacemaker.
In addition, people with pacemakers should adhere to the following:
• Avoid operating power tools alone.
• Properly maintain and inspect all tools before use to avoid electrical shock.
GROUNDING
WARNING!
Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in the risk of electric shock.
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. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
GROUNDED TOOLS: TOOLS WITH THREE PRONG PLUGS
Tools marked with “Grounding Required” have a three wire cord and three prong ground-1.
ing plug. The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet. If the tool should
electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry
electricity away from the user, reducing the risk of electric shock. (See Figure A.)
The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the cord 2.
to the grounding system in the tool. The green wire in the cord must be the only wire
connected to the tool’s grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically
“live” terminal. (See Figure A.)
Your tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and grounded in 3.
accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet should look like those
in the following illustration. (See Figure A.)
FIGURE A FIGURE B
DOUBLE INSULATED TOOLS: TOOLS WITH TWO PRONG PLUGS
Tools marked “Double Insulated” do not require grounding. They have a special double 1.
insulation system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with the applicable
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