Maintenance Instructions; Drain Cleaner; Autofeed - RIDGID K-39B Operator's Manual

Figure 10A – When Loading Cable Into an Inner Drum,
Wind the Cable in Clockwise
Figure 10B – Pass Exposed Cable Through Front Half
and Reassemble to Back Half of Canister
Loading Cable Without Changing The
Inner Drum
1. Pull hand grip forward to the disengaged position.
2. Insert small end of cable into opening in the front
end of the canister's front half and continue feeding
entire cable into canister (Figure 11) .
Figure 11 – Loading Loose Cable Into Canister
NOTE! For easier cable installation, bend small end of
cable one inch from end 15 to 30 degrees. (Refer
to Figure 12)
K-39/K-39B Drain Cleaning Machine
Figure 12 – Bending Cable for Easier Installation

Maintenance Instructions

Make sure machine is unplugged from power
source before performing maintenance or making
any adjustment.

Drain Cleaner

1. Cables should be thoroughly flushed with water after
each use to prevent damaging effects of drain clean-
ing compounds. Use RIDGID Cable Rust Inhibitor
or an equivalent oil.
NOTE! When not in use, store cables indoors to prevent
deterioration by the elements.
Cables should be replaced when they become severely
corroded or worn. A worn cable can be identified when
outside coils of cables become flat.
2. Use a clean cloth to wipe the unit off. Oil, grease
and other substances may cause deterioration.
Certain cleaning agents and solvents damage plastic
parts. Some of these are: gasoline, carbon tetra-
chloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and
household detergents that contain ammonia. Avoiding
use of these and other types of cleaning agents min-
imizes the probability of damage.
3. Regularly drain the inner drums of any captured liquid.
Simply hold the machine nose down and drain excess
liquid each time the machine is used.
4. Store the unit where it is cool and dry. Avoid those
areas where the temperature will drop to 0°F or ex-
ceed +120°F.
About once a year, return your K-39 to the nearest RIDGID
Authorized Service Center for the following:
• Parts cleaned and inspected.
• Relubricated with fresh lubricant.
• Electrical system tested.
• All repairs.

Autofeed

A drop of grease to the following areas once a month will
extend the life of the autofeed unit and keep it well main-
tained:
• Pivot arm/spring location.
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