Ridgid K-75 Owners Manual - Page 14

K-75A/B, K-1500A/B, & K-1500SP Drain Cleaning Machines V-Belt Adjustment Check V-Belt periodically for loosening. V-Belt should be kept tight at all times. 1. To tighten V-Belt remove Guard. 2. Loosen locknut, turn adjusting bolt slowly until V- Belt stiffens, tighten locknut. (Figure 15). Adjusting Nut Figure 15 - Adjusting V-Belt Tension Machine Storage WARNING Motor-driven equipment must be kept indoors or well covered in rainy weather. Store the machine in a locked area that is out of reach of children and people unfamiliar with drain cleaners. This machine can cause serious injury in the hands of untrained users. If machine has been exposed to freezing weather, unit must be run for ten (10) to twenty (20) minutes without load to warm up. Failing to do this will result in frozen bearings. If machine is exposed to weather for a period of time, moisture will form across motor windings causing motor to burn out. Service and Repair WARNING The "Maintenance Instructions" will take care of most of the service needs of this machine. Any problems not addressed by this section should only be handled by an authorized RIDGID service technician. Tool should be taken to a RIDGID Independent Authorized Service Center or returned to the factory. All repairs made by Ridge service facilities are warranted against defects in material and workmanship. WARNING When servicing this machine, only identical replacement parts should be used. Failure to follow these instructions may create a risk of electrical shock or other serious injury. If you have any questions regarding the service or repair of this machine, call or write to: Ridge Tool Company Technical Service Department 400 Clark Street Elyria, Ohio 44035-6001 Tel: (800) 519-3456 E-mail: [email protected] For name and address of your nearest Independent Authorized Service Center, contact the Ridge Tool Company at (800) 519-3456 or http://www.ridgid.com 12 Ridge Tool Company