Description And Specifications Description - RIDGID PowerClear Manual

PowerClear™ Drain Cleaning Machine
cord to insure it is operating correctly. A properly
operating GFCI reduces the risk of electrical shock.
• Only use extension cords that are protected by a
GFCI. The GFCI on the machine power cord will not
prevent electrical shock from extension cords.
• Only grasp the rotating cable with gloves recom-
mended by the manufacturer. Latex or loose fitting
gloves or rags can become wrapped around the cable
and may result in serious personal injury.
• Do not allow the cutter to stop turning while the
cable is turning. This can overstress the cable and
may cause twisting, kinking or breaking of the cable and
may result in serious personal injury.
• One person must control both the cable and the
switch. If the cable end stops rotating, the operator
must be able to turn the machine motor OFF to prevent
twisting, kinking and breaking of the cable.
• Use latex or rubber gloves inside the gloves rec-
ommended by the manufacturer, goggles, face
shields, protective clothing, and respirator when
chemicals, bacteria or other toxic or infectious
substances are suspected to be in a drain line.
Drains may contain chemicals, bacteria and other
substances that may cause burns, be toxic or infectious
or may result in other serious personal injury.
• Practice good hygiene. Do not eat or smoke while
handling or operating the tool. After handling or
operating drain cleaning equipment, use hot,
soapy water to wash hands and other body parts
exposed to drain contents. This will help reduce
the risk of health hazards due to exposure to toxic or
infectious material.
• Only use the drain cleaner for the recommended
drain sizes. Using the wrong size drain cleaner can
lead to twisting, kinking or breaking of the cable and
may result in personal injury.
• Keep gloved hand on the guide hose/AUTOFEED
unit whenever the machine is running. This pro-
vides better control of the cable and helps prevent
twisting, kinking and breaking of the cable and may
result in serious personal injury.
• Position machine so that the AUTOFEED unit is
within 6" (15 cm) of the drain inlet or properly
support exposed cable when the distance exceeds
6" (15 cm). Greater distances can cause control prob-
lems leading to twisting, kinking or breaking of the
cable. Twisting, kinking or breaking cable may cause
striking or crushing injuries.
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• Do not operate the machine in REV (reverse) rota-
tion except as described in this manual. Operating
in reverse can result in cable damage and is used to
back the cable end out of blockages.
• Keep hands away from rotating drum and guide
tube. Do not reach into drum unless machine is
unplugged. Hand may be caught in the moving parts.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your
hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose
clothing, jewelry or hair can be caught in moving parts.
• Do not operate this machine if operator or machine
is standing in water. Operating machine while in
water increases the risk of electrical shock.
Description and Specifications
Description
The RIDGID ® PowerClear™ Drain Cleaning machine is
designed to clean
in sinks, tubs and showers. It is equipped with a 30' (9m)
cable.
The PowerClear Drain Cleaner features a 2-way AUTO -
FEED ® cable feed mechanism, which advances and re -
trieves the cable with a push of a lever at a rate of 18' per
minute. A configurable guide hose, in conjunction with
the AUTOFEED unit allows the cable to be directly fed into
the drain which minimizes mess and helps to protect fix-
tures.
A FOR/OFF/REV switch controls drum and cable rotation
and a pneumatic foot switch provides ON/OFF control of
the motor. An integral Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) is built into the line cord.
The drain cleaner has a clear front housing to allow moni-
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toring of cable.
The PowerClear Drain Cleaner is not recommended for
use with toilets.
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