Ridgid K-380 Owners Manual - Page 14

K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine Chart 1 Trouble Shooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION Cable kinking or breaking. Cable is being forced. Cable used in incorrect pipe diameter. Motor switched to reverse. Cable exposed to acid. Cable worn out. Do Not Force Cable! Let the cutter do the work. Use 1/2″ cables in 3″ to 4″ lines. Use reverse only if cable gets caught in pipe. Clean and oil cables routinely. If cable is worn, replace it. Drum stops while pedal is Hole in pedal or hose. depressed. Restarts when Hole in diaphragm switch. pedal is re-depressed. Replace damaged component. If no problem found with pedal or hose, replace diaphragm switch. Drum turns in one direc- Faulty reverse switch. tion but not the other. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter trips when machine is plugged in or when foot pedal is depressed. Damaged power cord. Short circuit in motor. Faulty Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. Replace switch. Replace cord set. Take motor to authorized service center. Replace cord set that includes a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. Motor turning but cage is Torque limiter slipping because cable is being forced. Do not force cable. not. Wiring Diagram 12 Ridge Tool Company