Harbor Freight Tools 61856, 61857 Product manual
Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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Table of Contents
Safety ......................................................... 2
Specifications ............................................. 5
Setup .......................................................... 5
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Operation .................................................... 6
Maintenance .............................................. 14
Parts Lists and Diagrams .......................... 16
Warranty .................................................... 20
WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electric appliances, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all the instructions before using the appliance.
2. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is
necessary when an appliance is used near children.
3. Do not contact moving parts.
4. Only use attachments recommended
or sold by the manufacturer.
5. Do not use outdoors.
6. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (″O″)
position, then remove plug from outlet.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord.
To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before servicing or cleaning.
9. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged
cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions
or is dropped or damaged in any manner.
Return appliance to the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair, or
electrical or mechanical adjustment.
10. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not
put motor or cord in water or other liquid.
Do not place or store appliance where it
can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
11. Connect to a properly grounded outlet only.
See Grounding Instructions on page 4.
12. Risk of Electric Shock. Keep extension
cord connection dry and off the ground.
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13. Do not wear cloth gloves or loose clothing, or use
a rag to grasp the cable to prevent entanglement.
14. To prevent cable from whipping, place Drain Cleaner
as close to drain line as possible (within 2 feet)
or thread cable through guide (not included).
15. Wear ANSI-approved splash-resistant
safety goggles under face shield,
NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator,
and heavy-duty LEATHER gloves during use.
16. Do not use in pipe containing
drain cleaning chemicals.
17. Do not use in pipe obstructed by roots.
18. Do not operate the Drain Cleaner with the
belt guard removed. Fingers can get caught
between the drive belt and pulley.
19. To prevent Cable from whipping, place
Drain Cleaner within 2 feet of drain line or thread
Cable through guide (not included). Greater
distances can result in the Cable twisting or kinking.
20. Keep gloved hand on the Cable whenever
the Drain Cleaner is running.
21. Keep hands away from the rotating Drum and
Distributor Tube. Do not reach into Drum unless
the Drain Clean power cord is unplugged.
22. Use appropriate personal protective equipment
while handling and using Drain Cleaner. Drains may
contain chemicals, bacteria and other substances
that may be toxic, infectious, cause burns or
other issues. Appropriate personal protective
equipment always includes ANSI-approved safety
glasses and heavy-duty LEATHER work gloves,
and may include equipment such as latex or
rubber gloves, face shields, goggles, protective
clothing, respirators and steel toed footwear.
23. Wash hands after use. Use hot, soapy water
to wash hands and other exposed body parts
exposed to drain contents after handling or using
Drain Cleaner. Do not eat or smoke while operating
or handling Drain Cleaner. This will help prevent
contamination with toxic or infectious material.
24. Keep children and bystanders away
while operating a Drain Cleaner.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
25. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating the Drain Cleaner.
Do not use Drain Cleaner while you are tired
or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention while
operating may result in serious personal injury.
26. Prevent unintentional starting. Turn switch
to the off-position before plugging in.
27. Have your Drain Cleaner serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the
Drain Cleaner is maintained.
28. Maintain labels and nameplates on the
Drain Cleaner
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
29. Avoid unintentional starting.
Prepare to begin work before
turning on the Drain Cleaner.
30. Do not operate the Drain Cleaner if it is sitting in
standing water, or if the operator is in standing water.
31. Locate on a flat, level, and solid
surface that is capable of supporting
the weight of the Drain Cleaner.
32. Do not put too much stress on Cable.
Quickly release tension if it starts to build
in the cable. Excess tension will cause
the Cable to twist, kink, or break.
33. One person must control both the Cable
and the Foot Switch. If the Cutting Tool
stops rotating, the operator must turn
the Drain Cleaner motor off quickly.
34. Reverse Motor direction only when pulling the
Cable off an obstruction. Trying to push the
Cable down the pipe or pull it out of a pipe while
in reverse operation will unravel and break
the Cable. Wait for the Drum to stop turning
completely before changing the Rotation Switch.
35. Only use Drain Cleaner to clean drains of
recommended sizes according to these instructions.
Other uses or modifying the Drain Cleaner for
other applications may increase the risk of injury.
36. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in
close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
37. WARNING! Handling the cord on this product will
expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
38. The warnings, precautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. It must be understood by the
operator that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this product,
but must be supplied by the operator.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
1. This appliance must be grounded. In the event
of malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides
a path of least resistance for electric current to
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reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance
is equipped with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an appropriate
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
2. DANGER - Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk of electric
shock. The conductor with insulation having an
outer surface that is green with or without yellow
stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor.
If repair or replacement of the electric cord or
plug is necessary, do not connect the equipmentgrounding conductor to a live terminal. Check with a
qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if
in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with
the appliance – if it will not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
4. A temporary adaptor, which looks like the
adaptor illustrated in Figures B and C, may
be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole
receptacle as shown in Figure B if a properly
grounded outlet is not available.
Figure B: Grounding Adapter
5. The temporary adaptor should be used only
until a properly grounded outlet can be installed
by a qualified electrician. The green colored
rigid ear, lug, and the like, extending from the
adaptor must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlet
box cover. Whenever the adaptor is used, it
must be held in place by the metal screw.
3. This appliance is for use on a nominal 120 V
circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks
like the plug illustrated in Figure A.
6. The adapter should not be used if a three-slot
grounded receptacle is available.
7. A qualified electrician should be consulted
if there is any doubt as to whether an
Figure A: 3-prong Plug
outlet box is properly grounded.
8. A qualified electrician should be consulted
if there is any doubt as to whether an
outlet box is properly grounded.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
The appliance is equipped with a ground fault
circuit interrupter (GFCI), which reduces the risk of
electric shock. Check that the receptacle is properly
grounded and test the GFCI before each use.
1. Plug the GFCI Power Plug into a
grounded, 120 VAC electrical outlet.
2. Press the TEST button. The GFCI
indicator light should go out and power
to the appliance should cut off.
3. To restore power after TEST,
push the RESET button.
WARNING! If the appliance doesn’t start,
stops while running, or if you experience
an electric shock, disconnect the power cord
and do not use the appliance. Have it repaired
by a qualified electrician or replace it.
Note: The Power Cord is not GFCI-protected from
the GFCI to the 3-prong plug in the electrical outlet.
Figure C: Grounding Adapter Connection
WARNING! If the light does not go out when
TEST button is pushed, do not use the
appliance until it is properly repaired.
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Specifications
Electrical Rating 120VAC, 60Hz, 5.3A
Motor Speed 1716 RPM
Drum Speed 202 RPM
Power Cord 6′
Cable Size Ø1/2″ x 50′ L
Drain Pipe Capacity 2″ to 4″ I.D.
Drum Dimensions 13″ x 6.3″
Drum Capacity
up to 75′ of 1/2″ Cable (Not Included)
up to 100′ of 3/8″ Cable (Not Included)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Note: No assembly needed for Item 61856.
Assembly for 61857
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Turn the Rotation Switch of the tool to its position and unplug the tool from its
electrical outlet before assembling or making any adjustments to the tool.
4004713
SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP
Step 1: Slide Handles
into slots
Step 2: Lock Handles into
place using
Handle Locking Knobs
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP
User-Operated Controls
OFF
FOR
Rotation Switch
Foot Switch
REV
Cable
Belt Guard Knob
Belt Guard
Tool Holder
Drum
Item 61856
OFF
FOR
Rotation Switch
Foot Switch
REV
Belt Guard
Tension Knob
Power-Feed Lever
Handle
Belt Guard
Knob
Handle Locking Knob
Tool Holder
Drum
Cable
Wheel
Item 61857
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