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Safety Procedures
CAUTION Always locate drain/sewer cleaning machine as close as possible to opening of pipe.
Do not locate machine more than 3 feet from the opening of the pipe.
CAUTION Avoid eye or skin contact with acids or caustic substances while cleaning drains
and sewers.
Always wear safety goggles and rubber gauntlet-style gloves when cleaning drains/sewers to avoid injury.
Before beginning work, ask the customer if acids or caustic substances are present in the pipe and take appropriate action to safeguard
yourself, the equipment, and your customer's property. If in doubt, litmus paper used at the opening of the pipe may give an indication
of the type of substance in the line. Litmus paper (acids/caustics) can be purchased at most pharmacies.
CAUTION Drains/sewers carry bacteria and the possibility of infectious disease exists, if exposed.
Always wear safety goggles and rubber gloves.
Avoid contact with ears, eyes, or mouth with contents of pipe to lower the risk of infection.
Due to possibility of contact with contamination and explosive sewer gases, do not smoke when operating the Cadet
Avoid exposing any cuts to drains/sewers and sewer cleaning equipment.
FOLLOW ALL RULES OF SAFETY AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING.
• Keep work area clean.
• Keep all safety guards in place.
• Stay alert.
• Place machine and controls in stable and
accessible position for safe operation.
• Properly store the tools.
• Keep children away from all equipment.
• Use only recommended equipment and
accessories. Maintain tools in original working
condition.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothes.
• Do not exceed limitations of equipment and
accessories.
• Avoid accidental starting by unplugging
machine when not in use.
• Always wear recommended safety gear.
• Always lift with legs and not your back.
• Wear hearing protection when using equipment
for exended periods of time.
