Troubleshooting - RIDGID Auto-Clean K-30 Manual

Auto-Clean™ Drain Cleaning Machine
Chart 1 Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
Cable kinking or breaking.
Cable stops rotating while
foot switch is depressed.
Re starts when foot switch
is re-depressed.
Cable turns in one direc-
tion but not the other.
Ground Fault Circuit
Inter rupter (GFCI) trips
when ma chine is plugged
in or when foot pedal is
depressed.
AUTOFEED doesn't work.
Machine wobbles or
moves while cleaning
drain.
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POSSIBLE REASONS
Cable is being forced.
Cable used in incorrect pipe diameter.
Motor switched to reverse.
Cable exposed to acid.
Cable worn out.
Cable not properly supported.
Hole in foot switch or hose.
Hole in diaphragm switch.
Faulty reverse switch.
Damaged power cord.
Short circuit in motor.
Faulty GFCI.
Moisture in motor, switch box or on plug.
AUTOFEED full of debris.
AUTOFEED needs lubrication.
Cable not evenly distributed.
Bumpers are not on ground.
Ground not level.
SOLUTION
Do Not Force Cable! Let the cutter do the work.
Use correct cable/equipment.
Use reverse only if cable gets caught in pipe.
Clean cables routinely.
If cable is worn, replace it.
Support cable properly, see instructions.
Replace damaged component.
If no problem found with pedal or hose, replace
diaphragm switch.
Replace switch.
Replace cord set.
Take motor to authorized service center.
Replace cord set that includes a GFCI.
Take drain cleaner to an Authorized Service Center.
Clean AUTOFEED.
Lubricate AUTOFEED.
Pull all cable out and refeed in, evenly distribute.
Place on level, stable surface.
Place on level, stable surface.