Hydrostar Drain Monster 68285 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
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ITEM 68285 ITEM 68284
WITH POWER FEED
50 FOOT
DRAIN CLEANER
REV 12b

Hydrostar Drain Monster 68285 Specifications

General

Brand	Hydrostar
Model	Drain Monster 68285
Category	Ultrasonic Jewelry Cleaner
Language	English

Summary

Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

General safety warnings and instructions for operating power tools.

Electrical safety

Personal safety

Power tool use and care

Drain Cleaner Safety Warnings

Vibration Safety

Grounding

Grounded Tools: Tools with Three Prong Plugs

Explanation of three-wire cords, grounding plugs, and outlet requirements.

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

How the GFCI protects against shock and how to test it.

Extension Cords

Symbology

Specifications

Setup - Before Use:

Functions

Identification and overview of the main functional parts of the Drain Cleaner models.

Cutting Tool Accessories

Assembly for 68284

Operating Instructions

Tool Set Up

Steps and checks required for setting up the drain cleaner before use.

Working Through a Blockage

If Cutting Tool Lodges in Drain

Steps to take when the cutting tool becomes stuck in a blockage.

Freeing Lodged Cutting Tool

Methods for safely dislodging a stuck cutting tool from a blockage.

Retrieving Drain Cleaner Cable

Instructions for safely pulling the cable back from the drain.

Work Area Set-Up

Cable/Pipe Size chart

Guidance on selecting the correct cable size for different pipe sizes.

Manual Feed Operation (For Item 68285)

Power Feed Operation (For Item 68284)

Maintenance and Servicing

Cleaning Drain Cleaner Cables

How to thoroughly clean drain cleaner cables after each use.

Cleaning/Lubricating Housing

Steps for cleaning and lubricating the drain cleaner housing.

Removing and Installing Belt

Instructions for safely removing and installing the drive belt.

Installing Replacement Cable

Procedure for replacing the drain cleaner cable.

General Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication

Troubleshooting

Parts Lists and Diagrams

68285 Parts List

Detailed list of parts for model 68285.

68285 Assembly Diagram

68284 Parts List

68284 Assembly Diagram

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