Ridgid K-75 Owners Manual - Page 5

K-75A/B, K-1500A/B, & K-1500SP Drain Cleaning Machines • Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool ON. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury. • Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations. • Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions. Tool Use and Care • Use clamp or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control. • Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed. • Do not use tool if switch does not turn it ON or OFF. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. • Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. • Store idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. • Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. • Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools. • Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool. • Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and grease. Allows for better control of the tool. Service • Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified repair personnel could result in injury. • When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance Section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electrical shock or injury. Specific Safety Information WARNING Read this operator's manual carefully before using the K-75/K-1500 Drain Cleaners. Failure to understand and follow the contents of this manual may result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Call the Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service Department at (800) 519-3456 if you have any questions. Drain Cleaner Safety • Wear leather mitt provided with the machine. Never grasp a rotating cable with a rag or loose fitting cloth glove. It could get wrapped around the cable and cause serious injury. • Do not overstress cables. Keep one hand on the cable for control when the machine is running. Overstressing cables because of obstruction may cause twisting or kinking or breaking of the cable and result in serious injury. • Position machine within two feet of inlet. Use Front End Guide Hose when it is difficult to locate the machine near the access or clean out. Greater distances can result in cable twisting or kinking. • Do not operate machine in (REV) reverse. Operating machine in reverse can result in cable damage and is used only to back tool out of an obstruction. • Operate machine from the side with the FOR/OFF/REV Switch. Allows for better control of the machine. • Use Rear Guide Hose. Prevents cable from whipping and picking up debris. • Never operate machine with belt guard removed. Fingers can be caught between the belt and pulley. • Be careful when cleaning drains where cleaning compounds have been used. Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes. Serious burns can result from some drain cleaning compounds. • Do not operate machine if operator or machine is standing in water. Will increase the risk of electrical shock. Ridge Tool Company 3