RIDGID K9-12 FlexShaft Bedienungsanleitung Seite 19

on the exact circumstances and is left to the
judgement of the user.
Penetrating tip heads can also be used with
brushes or chain knockers for additional ac-
cessory customization.
Draining the Drum
If the cable is wiped clean as it is pulled from
the drain, there should be minimal need to
drain the drum. If needed, remove the cable
cap and turn the machine over to drain.
Transportation and
Storage
Feed all of cable assembly and
WARNING
chain knocker into the drum and secure the
cap. Remove the drill from the input shaft. Do
not leave the drill attached during transport
and storage to prevent tipping and damage to
the drain cleaner.
The Drain Cleaning Machine must be kept
dry and indoors or well covered if kept out-
doors. Store the machine in a locked area
that is out of reach of children and people
unfamiliar with drain cleaning machines.
This machine can cause serious injury in the
hands of untrained users.
Maintenance
Instructions
WARNING
Drill should be removed from drain
cleaner before any maintenance is per-
formed.
Always wear safety glasses and other
appropriate protective equipment when
performing any maintenance.
Cleaning
It is good practice to wipe dirt and debris
from the cable assembly as it is pulled from
the drain to help keep the equipment clean. If
needed, cable assembly can be pulled from
the machine and the housing opened for
flushing/ cleaning.
Clean the machine as needed with hot soapy
water and/or mild disinfectants. Drain the ma-
chine as needed.
Lubrication
The FlexShaft Drain Cleaning Machines are
lubricated for life from the factory.
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K9-12 FlexShaft Drain Cleaning Machine
™
Cable Assembly Replacement
1. Place the Drain Cleaning Machine in
Horizontal use position.
2. Pull entire cable assembly from housing.
3. Using a Philips-head screwdriver, remove
the fasteners holding the housing together.
Remove the top housing (Figure 18)
Cable
Clutch
Retention
Plate
Figure 18 – Drain Cleaner Top Housing
Removed
Cable
Channel
Figure 19 – Replacement Cable Installation
4. Remove retention plate fasteners and
retention plate (Figure 18).
5. Remove the detent pin from the cable
coupling.
6. Remove the cable coupling from the in-
tegral cable clutch shaft and remove the
cable assembly.
7 . Reverse process to assemble. Fully insert
the cable into the cable channel. There
should be no more than 0.25" (6 mm)
between the end of the sheath and the
coupler (See Figure 19).
8. Securely attach all fasteners. Do not over-
tighten.
Cable
Coupling
Detent
Pin
17