Jetsnake 50FT Attaching Sewer Jetter User Guide

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Before attaching the sewer jetter, connect all supply hoses and the trigger gun to the pressure washer. Then flush with clean water for 30 seconds to clear all debris that could have entered the hoses during storage.
Lay out the sewer jetter onto the ground, in a loop that runs out and back to the drain opening. Keep all open fitting ends away from dirt and debris that could plug the sewer jetter.
Locate the twist ring on the pressure washer trigger gun, turn it to remove the metal spray lance, and attach the sewer jetter. [You can also attach the sewer jetter to a Quick Connect socket using the enclosed twist plug adapter]
Put on safety glasses and fluid resistant work gloves. Then start the -pressure washer and insert the sewer jetter nozzle at least one foot into W the drain opening before you squeeze the trigger to start the flow of water. = 4 »
To clear the inlet filter, thoroughly spray the inlet cavity clean with water. You can w then turn the filter element counter-clockwise with a screwdriver to remove it, spray the element clean, and replace.

If you’re cleaning a clogged sink, start by feeding the sewer jetter into the drain opening that’s exposed after you remove the trap, setting a bucket and towels underneath to contain any spills.
Sewer jetters usually can’t pass through toilets, laundry drain traps or bathtub bottom drains so you may need to use an alternate drain opening. You can try another clogged drain opening nearby, an outside cleanout, or a roof vent to get into the clogged drain line.
If the nozzle can’t pass through a drain elbow, pull back slightly and pulse the trigger gun to help move forward. To pass through elbows near a drain opening, you can loop the hose in your hand and twist as you push in the nozzle.
If cleaning a main sewer drain, landscape drain or gutter drain, you’ll get better results if you start from a downhill opening and point the nozzle uphill toward the clog so that gravity helps the back jets flush the residue downhill.

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