Operating Instructions - RIDGID POWER SPIN+ Operator's Manual

POWER SPIN + ™ Drain Cleaner
er distance from the drain access in-
creases the risk of the cable twisting or
kinking. If not, the drain opening will
need to be extended using similar size
pipe and fittings so that the drain cleaner
can be placed within 4" of the drain
opening (see Figure 7). Improper cable
support can allow the cable to kink and
twist and damage the cable/fixture or
injure the operator.
Figure 7 – Example of Extending Drain to Within
4" (100 mm) of Drain Opening

Operating Instructions

WARNING
Always use safety glasses and leather
work gloves in good condition while han-
dling or using. Use latex or rubber gloves,
face shields, protective clothing, respira-
tors or other appropriate protective e -
quip ment when chemicals, bacteria or
other toxic or infectious substances are
suspected to be present to reduce the
risk of infections, burns or other serious
personal injury. Wear latex gloves or rub-
ber gloves under leather gloves.
Follow operating instructions to reduce
the risk of injury from twisted or bro-
ken cables, cable ends whipping around,
machine tipping, chemical burns, infec-
tions and other causes.
1. Make sure that machine and work area is
properly set-up and that the work area is
free of bystanders and other distractions.
2. Assume a proper operating position that
will allow
• Good balance and not require any over -
reaching.
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• Control of the drain cleaner (and bat-
tery powered drill if used).
• Ability to maintain the unit 4" (100 mm)
or less from the drain opening.
This will help maintain control of the cable
and machine.
3. Pull cable out of the drum and push into
drain as far as it will go. At least one foot
of cable must be in the drain so that the
cable will not come out and whip around
when the cable starts turning.
4. If using a battery powered drill, confirm
set to low speed (less than 500 rpm) and
with dry hands insert the battery, but do
not place you finger on the drill switch yet.
5. Make sure that the drain cleaner is within
4" (100 mm) of the drain opening, and
maintain that distance throughout the
cleaning process. This helps to prevent
twisting and kinking of the cable.
6. Place one hand on the drain cleaner han-
dle/trigger and other hand on the drill
grip or the crank handle.
7 . Turn the drum clockwise (as marked with
an arrow on the back of the drum, see
Figure 2) and squeeze the drain cleaner
trigger. Squeezing the trigger advances
the cable into the drain.
Cable can also be rapidly advanced/re-
tracted by feeding in and out of the drum
by hand.
Figure 8 – In Operating Position
8. Continue to advance the cable until the re-
sistance is encountered. Carefully work
the cable through the blockage. Do not
force the cable – if the cable stops turning,
it is not cleaning the drain. It may be nec-
essary to spin the cable without advancing
it, or advancing the cable very slowly. This
will help to break up the blockage.
9. If the cable becomes stuck in the block-
age, do not continue turning the drum.