Machine Inspection; Machine And Work Area Set Up - RIDGID K-6200 Manual

Instructions For Installing Lifting Hook
(Optional Accessory)
1. Locate the pre-drilled hole on the top of the cross
beam that holds the motor and gear box.
2. Bolt lifting hook into place as shown in Figure 16.

Machine Inspection

To prevent serious injury, inspect your Drain Clean-
ing Machine. The following inspection procedures
should be performed before each use.
1. Make sure the Drain Cleaning Machine is unplugged
and the directional switch is set to the OFF position.
2. Make sure the foot switch is present and attached to
the Drain Cleaning Machine (Figure 5). Do not oper-
ate the machine without a foot switch.
3. Inspect the power cord, Ground Fault Circuit Inter-
rupter (GFCI) and plug for damage. If the plug has
been modified, is missing the grounding prong or if the
cord is damaged, do not use the Drain Cleaning
Machine until the cord has been replaced.
4. Inspect the Drain Cleaning Machine for any broken,
missing, misaligned or binding parts as well as any
other conditions which may affect the safe and normal
operation of the machine. If any of these conditions
are present, do not use the Drain Cleaning Machine
until any problem has been repaired.
5. Lubricate the Drain Cleaning Machine, when nec-
essary, according to the Maintenance Instructions.
6. Use tools and accessories that are designed for your
drain cleaner and meet the needs of your application.
The correct tools and accessories allow you to do the
job successfully and safely. Accessories suitable for
use with other equipment may be hazardous when
used with this drain cleaner.
7. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from all equipment han-
dles and controls. This reduces the risk of injury due
to a tool or control slipping from your grip.
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Figure 5 – K-6200 Drain Cleaner
8. Inspect the cutting edges of your tools. If necessary,
have them sharpened or replaced prior to using the
Drain Cleaning Machine. Dull or damaged cutting
tools can lead to binding and cable breakage.
9. Inspect cables and couplings for wear and damage.
Cables should be replaced when they become se-
verely worn or corroded. A worn cable can be identified
when the outside coils become flat.
Worn or damaged cables can break caus-
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ing serious injury.
Machine and Work Area Set-Up
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To prevent serious injury, proper set-up of the
machine and work area is required. The following
procedures should be followed to set-up machine:
1. Check work area for:
• Adequate lighting.
• Grounded electrical outlet.
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