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RIDGID K-3800 Operator's Manual

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K-3800
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
WARNING!
Read this Operator's Manual
carefully before using this
tool. Failure to understand
and follow the contents of this
manual may result in electri-
cal shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
Drain Cleaning
Machine
99 Washington Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Phone 781-665-1400
Toll Free 1-800-517-8431
Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com

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  • Page 1 K-3800 Drain Cleaning Machine OPERATOR’S MANUAL WARNING! Read this Operator’s Manual carefully before using this tool. Failure to understand and follow the contents of this 99 Washington Street manual may result in electri- Melrose, MA 02176 cal shock, fire and/or serious Phone 781-665-1400 personal injury.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    K-3800 Drain Cleaning Machine Table of Contents Recording Form for Machine Serial Number......................1 General Safety Information Work Area Safety................................2 Electrical Safety ................................2 Personal Safety ................................2 Tool Use and Care..............................3 Service ..................................3 Specific Safety Information Machine Safety ................................3 Description, Specifications and Standard Equipment Description ..................................4...

  • Page 3: Recording Form For Machine Serial Number

    K-3800 Drain Cleaning Machine K-3800 Drain Cleaner Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate. Serial...

  • Page 4: General Safety Information

    K-3800 Drain Cleaning Machine General Safety Information are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of elec- trical shock. WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may • Use only three-wire extension cords which have...

  • Page 5: Tool Use And Care

    Service or maintenance performed by unqualified repair personnel could result in injury. • Only use the K-3800 to clean drain lines up to 4″ in diameter. Follow instructions on the use of the • When servicing a tool, use only identical replace- machine.

  • Page 6: Description, Specifications And Standard Equipment Description

    Width ......14″ (36 cm) Description Standard Equipment The RIDGID K-3800 Drain Cleaning Machine will clean drain lines up to 4″ in diameter and 100 feet in length. K-3800 w/C-31 Cable, Cat. No. 53112 includes: Drum provided with the machine holds up to 100 feet of •...

  • Page 7: Machine Assembly

    2. Turn feed knob up to allow cable to pass through the autofeed. 3. Attach the autofeed onto the front frame of the K-3800 using the two T-shaped mounting knobs (Figure 4). Figure 1 – Pivoting Yoke Assembly Figure 4 –...

  • Page 8: Machine Inspection

    The following procedures should be followed to set-up the ma- chine: 1. Check work area for: Figure 5 – K-3800 Drum Machine • Adequate lighting • Grounded electrical outlet 3. Inspect the power cord, Ground Fault Circuit Inter- rupter (GFCI) and plug for damage.

  • Page 9: Operating Instructions

    K-3800 Drain Cleaning Machine 6. Select and install the proper tool to the end of the Operating Instructions cable. The T-Slot Coupler allows the tool to be snapped into the cable coupler (Figure 6). To re- WARNING move tool, use the pin key to depress the plunger and slide the coupling apart.

  • Page 10: Using Manual Feed Machine

    K-3800 Drain Cleaning Machine Using Manual Feed Machines Never retract tool from sewer inlet while WARNING cable is rotating. Tool can whip causing serious injury. 1. Pull sufficient cable out of the drum to start tool and 8. Release foot actuator and allow machine to come to cable into the sewer inlet.
  • Page 11 K-3800 Drain Cleaning Machine WARNING Do not allow tension to build up in the cable. This will hap- pen if the cutting tool hits a snag and stops turning, but the motor and its drum continue to rotate. Torque builds until the cable suddenly twists, potentially wrapping around your hand or arm.

  • Page 12: Special Procedures

    Machine Transport 14. Loosen the feed knob and pull remaining cable and The K-3800 is easier to transport with the drum removed. tool from the sewer. Hand feed the cable into the ma- Separating the drum from the frame creates balanced, chine.

  • Page 13: To Install Replacement Cables

    K-3800 Drain Cleaning Machine Figure 14 – Removing E-Clips To Install Replacement Cable Figure 12 – Loosen Cable Bracket 1. Remove two E-Clips, front bearing assembly, and inner-drum from guide tube shaft (Figure 14 and Figure 15). 2. Insert approximately two feet of cable through the guide tube into drum.

  • Page 14: Accessories

    Accessories WARNING Only the following RIDGID products have been designed to function with the K-3800 Drain Cleaning Machine. Other accessories suitable for use with other tools may become hazardous when used on the K-3800. To prevent serious injury, use only the accessories listed below.

  • Page 15: Lubrication

    - A-12 Pin Key authorized RIDGID service technician. Tool should be taken to a RIDGID Independent Auth- orized Service Center or returned to the factory. All re- pairs made by Ridge service facilities are warranted against defects in material and workmanship.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Take motor to authorized service center. plugged in or when foot Faulty Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. Replace cord set that includes a Ground Fault pedal is depressed. Circuit Interrupter. Wiring Diagram – K-3800 Drain Cleaner 115V 60Hz 1.5MM Connector Air Pressure Switch...

  • Page 17: Lifetime Warranty

    No other express warranty applies This FULL LIFETIME WARRANTY is the sole and exclusive warranty for RIDGID ® products. No employee, agent, dealer, or other person is authorized to alter this warranty or make any other warranty on behalf of the RIDGE TOOL COMPANY.

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