RIDGID K-40 Manual
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- Page 1 K-40/K-40AF/K-40B Manual Drain Cleaning Machine 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. • Français – 19 •...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
K-40 Specifications..............................5 K-40/K-40B AF Specifications .............................5 K-40B Specifications ..............................5 Standard Equipment..............................6 Machine Assembly Instructions For Mounting Guide Hose To K-40 ......................6 Machine Inspection ...............................6 Machine and Work Area Set Up K-40 Battery Charger ..............................8 Operating Instructions Using Manual Feed Machine.............................11 Using Machines with Guide Hose and AUTOFEED....................12... -
Page 3: Recording Form For Machine Serial Number
K-40, K-40AF, K-40B Drain Cleaning Machine with Guide Hose and AUTOFEED K-40 Drain Cleaner Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate. Serial... -
Page 4: Work Area Safety
K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine Safety Symbols In this operator’s manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to communicate important safety information. This section is provided to improve understanding of these signal words and symbols. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. -
Page 5: Tool Use And Care
This section contains important safety information that is specific to this tool. Tool Use and Care Read these precautions carefully before using the K-40 • Use clamps or other practical way to secure and drain cleaning machine to reduce the risk of electrical support the workpiece to a stable platform. -
Page 6: Battery Charger Safety
" to 2 " in diameter with the cor- injury. rect cable. The K-40 can be used in two positions (both horizontally and vertically) to allow better access to the WARNING drain being cleaned. Depending on cable choice, the Read the battery charger manual before using the charger drum will hold up to 50 feet of cable. -
Page 7: Specifications
ON/OFF control of Switch the motor. Drum The K-40 is offered in both AUTOFEED and manual ver- Guide Hose sions. The AUTOFEED is integral to the four foot long front guide hose. The AUTOFEED allows the cable to be ad- vanced and retrieved at a rate of 6 feet per minute. -
Page 8: Standard Equipment
RIDGID drain cleaning gloves. 3. Attach the guide hose to the bracket on the K-40. Pull plunger pin out and place over bracket, making sure 1. Inspect the RIDGID drain cleaning gloves. Make... - Page 9 9. Inspect the tools for wear and damage. If necessary, Motor replace prior to using the drain cleaning machine. Dull Shroud or damaged cutting tools can lead to binding, cable Figure 7 – K-40 Warning Label breakage, and slow the drain cleaning process. Ridge Tool Company...
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Page 10: Machine And Work Area Set Up
Ridge Tool Catalog, on line at and in the work area, wear latex, rubber or other liq- uid barrier gloves under the RIDGID drain cleaning www.RIDGID.com or by calling Ridge Tool Technical gloves. Rubber soled, non-slip shoes can help pre- Services at 800-519-3456. - Page 11 4. Confirm that the equipment to be used has been 10. Select proper tool for the conditions. properly inspected. Most of the cable choices for the K-40 Drain Cleaning 5. If needed, place protective covers in the work area. Machine incorporate a bulb auger end configuration.
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Page 12: Operating Instructions
For extra protection from chemicals and bacteria on the machine and in the work area, wear latex, rub- ber or other liquid barrier gloves under the RIDGID drain cleaning gloves. Rubber soled, non-slip shoes Ridge Tool Company... -
Page 13: Using Manual Feed Machine
K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine Using Manual Feed Machine • Finally, if none of these options work, consider using a smaller diameter or more flexible cable, or a different Grasp the cable with both gloved hands and pull a short drain cleaner. -
Page 14: Using Machines With Guide Hose And Autofeed
K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine moved completely past the blockage (or blockages), and Place the FOR/OFF/REV in the OFF position and with dry the drain is flowing. hands unplug the machine or remove the battery. Pull the remaining cable from the drain by hand and feed into While working the blockage, the tool and cable may be- the drain cleaner. -
Page 15: Accessories
K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine to protect the fixture from damage and contain the liquid Advance thrown off the cable as it is retrieved from the drain. If the AUTOFEED is not kept within 6" of the drain opening, the cable will not be properly supported and may allow the cable to twist, kink or break. -
Page 16: Maintenance Instructions
To help prevent corrosion during storage, cables can be in the REV position any longer than required to free the coated with RIDGID Cable Rust Inhibitor. Once the cable cutting tool from the blockage or cable damage can occur. is clean and dry, pull the cable from the drum. While... -
Page 17: Autofeed
Changing Inner Drum AUTOFEED hand grip and clean and lubricate. The K-40 is supplied with an inner drum that fits snugly in- 1. Lift both AUTOFEED levers and push the cable side a two-piece drum that allows easy change-out of through the AUTOFEED. -
Page 18: Accessories
1. Remove existing cable from drum if required. other tools may become hazardous when used on the K-40. To prevent serious injury, use only the ac- 2. Remove torque arm from end of cable using a flat cessories specifically designed and recommended head screwdriver. -
Page 19: Batteries
K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine Batteries Cables 1. Be alert for battery packs that are nearing their end of Catalog Model Description life. Battery packs typically last from 250 to 500 62225 25′ (7.6m) w/Bulb Auger charges. If you notice decreased tool performance or... -
Page 20: Trouble Shooting
K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine For name and address of your nearest Independent Tool should be taken to a RIDGID Independent Author- ized Service Center or returned to the factory. Authorized Service Center, contact the Ridge Tool Company at (800) 519-3456 or http://www.RIDGID.com When servicing this machine, only identical replace- ment parts should be used. - Page 21 Duración de la cobertura FULL LIFETIME Esta garantía cubre a la herramienta RIDGID durante toda su vida útil. La cobertura de la garantía ca- WARRANTY duca cuando el producto se torna inservible por razones distintas a las de defectos en la mano de Against Material Defects obra o en los materiales.