Hongli A75 Operation Manual

Drain Cleaning Machine

WARNING!

Read this Operator’s Manual carefully before using

this tool. Failure to understand and follow the

contents of this manual may result in electrical

shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

Operation Manual

Model: A75

General Safety Information

WARNING! Read and understand all
instructions. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire,
and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Work Area Safety

• Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered benches and dark areas invite
accidents.

• Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Tools create
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away
while operating a tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

• 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 tool should
electrically malfunction or break down,
grounding provides a low resistance path to
carry electricity away from the user.

• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of
electrical shock if your body is grounded.

• Do not expose electrical tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a tool will increase
the risk of electrical shock.

• Do not abuse cord. Never use the cord to
carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Replace damaged cords
immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk
of electrical shock.

• When operating a tool outside, use an
outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”.
These cords are rated for outdoor use and
reduce the risk of electrical shock.

• Use only three-wire extension cords which
have three-prong grounding plugs and
three-pole receptacles which accept the tool’s
plug. Use of other extension cords will not
ground the tool and increase the risk of
electrical shock.

• Use proper extension cords. Insufficient
conductor size will cause excessive voltage
drop, loss of power.

• Before using, test the Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) provided with the power
cord to insure it is operating correctly. GFCI
reduces the risk of electrical shock.

• Extension cords are not recommended
unless they are plugged into a Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) found in circuit
boxes or outlet receptacles. The GFCI on the
machine power cord will not prevent electrical
shock from the extension cords.

• Keep all electric connections dry and off the
ground. Do not touch plugs or tool with wet
hands. Reduces the risk of electrical shock.

Personal Safety

• 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 medications. 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 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 switch is
OFF before plugging in. Carrying tools with
your finger on the switch or plugging tools in
that have the switch ON invites accidents.

Remove adjusting keys or switches before

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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.

• Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Proper footing and balance
enables better control of the tool in unexpected
situations.

• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for
appropriate conditions.

Tool Use and Care

• Use clamp or other practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body is
unstable and may lead to loss of control.

• 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.

• 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.

• Disconnect the plug from the power source
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
tool accidentally.

• Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and
grease. Allows for better control of the tool.

Service

• Tool service must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified repair
personnel could result in injury.

• 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
electrical shock or injury.

Specific Safety Information

WARNING

Read this operator’s manual carefully before
using the A75 Drain Cleaner. Failure to
understand and follow the contents of this
manual may result in electrical shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury.

Drain Cleaner Safety

• Wear leather mitt provided with machine. Never
grasp a rotating cable with a cloth or loose fitting
cloth glove. Could become wrapped around
cable and cause serious injury.

• Do not overstress cables. Keep one hand on
the cable for control when the machine is
running. Overstressing cables because of
obstruction may cause twisting, kinking or
breaking of the cable and result in serious injury.

• Position machine within two feet of inlet. Use
Front End Guide Hose when it is difficult to
locate the machine near the access or clean out.
Greater distances can result in cable twisting or
kinking.

• Do not operate machine in (REV) reverse.
Operating machine in reverse can result in cable
damage and is used only to back tool out of an
obstruction.

• Be careful when cleaning drains where
cleaning compounds have been used. Avoid

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