Using Machines With Guide Hose And Autofeed - RIDGID K-40 Bedienungsanleitung

in a blockage. If the tool stops turning and the drum keeps
rotating, the cable can twist, kink or break.
Once the tool is free of the blockage and is turning again,
you can slowly feed the rotating cutting tool back into the
blockage. Do not try to force the tool through the blockage.
Let the spinning tool "dwell" in the blockage to help com-
pletely break it up. Work the tool in this manner until it has
moved completely past the blockage (or blockages), and
the drain is flowing.
While working the blockage, the tool and cable may be-
come clogged with debris and cuttings from the blockage.
This can prevent further progress. The cable and tool
need to be retrieved from the drain and the debris re-
moved. See section on "Retrieving the Cable".
Handling a stuck tool
If the tool stops turning and the cable cannot be pulled
back from the blockage, release the foot switch while
firmly holding the cable with both hands. Do not remove
hands from cable or cable may kink, twist and break.
The motor will stop and the cable and drum will turn
backwards until the energy stored in the cable is relieved.
Do not remove hands from cable until the tension is re-
leased. Place FOR/OFF/REV switch in OFF position.
Freeing a stuck tool
If the tool is stuck in the blockage, with the FOR/OFF/ REV
switch in the OFF position and the foot switch released, try
pulling the cable loose from the blockage. Be careful not to
damage the cable or tool while pulling on the cable. If the
tool will not come free from the blockage, place the
FOR/OFF/REV switch in the REV position. Grasp the
cable with both gloved hands, press the foot switch for sev-
eral seconds and pull on the cable until it is free of the
blockage. Do not operate the machine in the REV position
any longer than required to free the cutting tool from the
blockage or cable damage can occur. Place the FOR/-
OFF/REV switch in the FOR position and continue clean-
ing the drain.
Retrieving the cable
Once the drain is open, start a flow of water down the drain
to flush the debris out of the line. This can be done by run-
ning a hose down the drain opening, turning on a faucet in
the system or other methods. Pay attention to the water
level, as the drain could plug again.
With water flowing through the drain, retrieve the cable from
the line. The FOR/OFF/REV switch should be in the FOR
position – do not retrieve the cable with the FOR/OFF/REV
in the REV position, this can damage the cable. As with
feeding the cable into the drain, keep both hands on the
cable for control. The tool can become caught while being
retrieved. Pull 6" - 12" of cable from the drain at a time and
feed back into the drum. The flow of water down the line will
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help to clean the cable as it is retrieved. Continue retrieving
the cable this way until the tool is just inside the drain
opening. Release your foot from the foot switch, allowing
the drum to come to a complete stop. Do not pull the end
of the cable from the drain while the cable is rotating.
The cable can whip around and could cause serious in-
jury.
Place the FOR/OFF/REV in the OFF position and with dry
hands unplug the machine. Pull the remaining cable from
the drain by hand and feed into the drain cleaner. If
needed, change the tool and continue cleaning following
the above process. Several passes through a line are
recommended for complete cleaning.
Using Machines with Guide Hose and
AUTOFEED
Figure 11 – Using Machine With AUTOFEED
Grasp the AUTOFEED with one hand and hold it so that
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