Machine And Work Area Set-Up - RIDGID K-40 Bedienungsanleitung

• Space between cable coils – space between the
cable coils indicates that the cable has been de -
formed. This can be caused by kinking, stretching
(mechanically pulling the cable) or running the cable
in REVERSE (REV). Cables with space between the
coils should be replaced.
• Excessive corrosion – this can be caused by storing
the cable wet or using the cable in corrosive chem-
icals used in chemical clog removers. Corrosion
weakens the cable and can make it brittle. Ex -
cessively corroded cable should be replaced.
All of these forms of wear and damage weaken the
cable and make cable twisting, kinking or breaking
more likely during use. Make sure cable is fully re-
tracted, with no more than 2" of cable out. This will
prevent whipping of the cable at start up.
9. Inspect the tools for wear and damage. If necessary,
replace prior to using the drain cleaning machine. Dull
or damaged cutting tools can lead to binding, cable
breakage, and slow the drain cleaning process.
10. Make sure that the FOR/OFF/REV switch is set to the
OFF position.
11. With dry hands, plug cord into properly grounded out-
let.
For a corded tool, test the GFCI provided in the elec-
trical cord to insure that it is operating correctly. When
the test button is pushed in, the indicator light should
go off. Reactivate by pushing the reset button in. If the
indicator light goes on, the GFCI is functioning prop-
erly. If GFCI is not functioning properly, unplug the
cord and do not use the drain cleaning machine until
the GFCI has been repaired.
12. Move the FOR/OFF/REV switch into the FOR position.
Press the foot switch and note the direction of rotation
of the drum. If the foot switch does not control the
machine operation, do not use the machine until the
foot switch has been repaired. The drum should rotate
counter-clockwise when viewed from the front of the
drum, and will match the drum direction shown on
the warning label (Figure 6). Release the foot switch
and let the drum come to a complete stop. Place the
FOR/OFF/REV switch into the REV position, and re-
peat above testing to confirm that the drain cleaner
operates properly in reverse. If the rotation is not cor-
rect, do not use the machine until it has been repaired.
13. With the inspection complete, move the FOR/OFF/ -
REV switch into the OFF posItion, and with dry hands,
unplug the machine.
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K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine

Machine and Work Area Set-Up

WARNING
Set up the drain cleaning machine and work area ac-
cording to these procedures to reduce the risk of
injury from electric shock, fire, machine tipping,
twisted or broken cables, chemical burns, infec-
tions and other causes, and prevent drain cleaner
damage.
Always wear safety glasses, RIDGID drain cleaning
gloves, and other appropriate protective e quip ment
when setting up your drain cleaner. For extra pro-
tection from chemicals and bacteria on the machine
and in the work area, wear latex, rubber or other liq-
uid barrier gloves under the RIDGID drain cleaning
gloves. Rubber soled, non-slip shoes can help pre-
vent slipping and electric shock, especially on wet
surfaces.
1. Check work area for:
• Adequate lighting.
• Flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite. If
present, do not work in area until sources have
been identified and corrected. The drain cleaner
is not explosion proof and can cause sparks.
• Clear, level, stable dry place for machine and oper-
ator. Do not use the machine while standing in water.
If needed, remove the water from the work area.
• Properly grounded electrical outlet. A three-prong or
GFCI outlet may not be properly grounded. If in
doubt, have outlet inspected by a licensed electrician.
• Clear path to electrical outlet that does not contain
any potential sources of damage for the power cord.
• Clear path to transport the drain cleaner to the work
area.
2. Inspect the drain to be cleaned. If possible, deter-
mine the access point(s) to the drain, the size(s) and
length(s) of the drain, distance to tanks or mainlines,
the nature of the blockage, presence of drain cleaning
chemicals or other chemicals, etc. If chemicals are
present in the drain, it is important to understand the
specific safety measures required to work around
those chemicals. Contact the chemical manufacturer
for required information.
If needed, remove fixture (urinals, etc.) to allow access
to the drain. Feeding cable through a fixture could
damage the drain cleaner and the fixture.
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