Ridgid K-75 Owners Manual - Page 8

K-75A/B, K-1500A/B, & K-1500SP Drain Cleaning Machines Machine Set-Up WARNING 5. Insert first cable into front of machine (female end first) and push through guide hose until approximately one foot remains out the front of the machine (Figure 4). Do not place machine in water. Water entering the motor can result in electrical shock. To prevent serious injury, proper set-up of the machine and work area is required. The following procedures should be followed to set-up the machine: 1. Check work area for: • Adequate lighting • Grounded electrical outlet • Clear path to the electrical outlet that does not contain any sources of heat or oil, sharp edges or moving parts that may damage electrical cord. • Dry place for machine and operator. Do not place the machine in water. • Flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite. 2. Position the Drain Cleaning Machine within 2′ of sewer inlet. Greater distance can result in cable twisting or kinking. 3. Make sure FOR/OFF/REV switch is in the OFF position. Figure 4 - Inserting Cable Into Front Of Machine WARNING Never couple more than one cable at a time. Cable will extend behind rear guide tube. 6. Select and install the proper tool to the end of the cable. The T-Slot Coupler allows the tool to be snapped into the cable coupler (Figure 5). To remove tool, use the pin key to depress the plunger and slide the coupling apart. To Couple Cable and Tools To Uncouple Cable and Tools Figure 3 - Rear Guide Hose Attachment 4. Attach the rear guide hose by sliding guide hose adapter onto the guide hose pins (Figure 3). WARNING Do not use machine without rear guide hose attached. Prevents cable whipping, possible entanglement and a cleaner jobsite. Snap Together Insert Pin Slide Apart Figure 5 - Coupling and Uncoupling Tools NOTE! Proper Tool Selection A good rule of thumb is to use a tool at least 1″ smaller than the line to be cleaned. The style of the tool is determined by the nature of the job and is left up to the operator. 7. Plug the Drain Cleaning Machine into the electrical outlet, making sure to position the power cord along the clear path selected earlier. If the power cord does not reach the outlet, use an extension cord in good condition. WARNING To avoid electric shock and electrical fires, never use an extension cord that is damaged or does not meet the following requirements: • The cord has a three-prong plug similar to shown in Electrical Safety section. 6 Ridge Tool Company