a person responsible for their safety. Children
should be supervised to ensure they do not use
the devices as toys.
TOOL USE AND CARE
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
tool for the application. The correct tool will do
the job better and more safely at the rate that it
was designed to work at.
Do not use tools 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 be-
fore making any adjustments, changing acces-
sories or storing the tool. This preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of accidental starting
of the tool.
When the power tool is not in use, store it out
of the reach of children, and do not allow in-
dividuals who are not familiar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate it. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands on untrained
users.
Maintain the power tool. Check for misalign-
ment or binding of moving parts, broken parts,
and any other condition that may affect the
operation of the power tool. If it is damaged,
have it repaired before using. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
Check for misalignment or bonding of moving
parts, breakage parts, and any other condition
that may affect the tools operation. If you find
a damaged tool, take it to service before use it.
Use only accessories that are recommended by
the manufacturer of your model. Suitable ac-
cessories for one tool, may become hazardous
when are used on another tool.
Keep cutting tools, sharpened and clean. Cut-
ting tools in good condition with sharpened
edges, are less likely to stuck in workpieces or
easier to control.
Is recommendable to use a safety device suit-
able, such a thermal and differential switch
when you are using an electric equipment.
SERVICE
Tool service must be performed only by quali-
fied repair personnel. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualified personnel could re-
sult in a risk of injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR
SINK MACHINES
1. Be sure that the unit is plugged into properly
grounded and polarized outlet. If in doubt,
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check outlet before plugging in machine. Check
power cord to see that there are no cuts or frays.
2. The Sink Machine unit used in the sink
machine is double insulated and, therefore, has
no grounding wire. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). The plug will fit
in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not
change the plug in any way.
3. If the power cord is not long enough, be
sure to use a minimum 16 gauge heavy duty
extension cord no more than 50 ft long and in
good condition. Use of lighter cords can result in
severe power loss and overheating.
4. Wear rubber boots and rubber glove inserts
when work area is wet. Do not operate machine
if operator is standing in water.
5. The equipment is designed to be used by a
single operator only.
6. Wear safety glasses when operating machine.
7. Wear leather gloves only, not cloth gloves,
when handling the cable while it's rotating.
8. Neutralize or remove corrosive drain cleaners
from drain before starting. Exposure to these
chemicals can cause injury to operator and
damage cable.
9. Never take hold of a rotating cable. Pull the
cable out of or push it back into the container
by hand only when the motor is stopped. When
the motor is turning, always have one hand
controlling the power cable feed and the other
hand around the guide tube.
10. The sink machine must be operated within
one foot of drain opening. If you can't get the
guide tube this close to the drain opening, run
the cable through metal tubing or conduit to
prevent cable whipping and kinking.
11. Before starting each job, check that the
cable in the container is not broken or kinked,
by pulling the cable out and checking for wear
or breakage. Always replace worn out (kinked
or broken) cables with genuine GENERAL
replacement cables.
VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH
A variable speed control is built into the trigger
mechanism. You can control and increase the
machine's speed by applying more pressure
to the foot pedal until you get the speed that
you want. You can also control the machine's
direction of rotation by switching the forward
and reverse lever, which is located just above
the trigger switch. Move the lever toward the
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