Service; Water Jetter Safety - RIDGID KJ-5000 Manual

turn it ON and OFF. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
• Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the tool's operation. If damaged,
have the tool serviced before using. Many acci-
dents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may
be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when
used on another tool.

Service

• Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a
risk of electrical shock or injury.

Water Jetter Safety

WARNING
This section contains important safety information
that is specific to this tool.
Read these precautions carefully before using this
drain Cleaning Machine to re duce the risk of elec-
trical shock or other serious injury.
SAVe ALL WARNINGS ANd INSTRuCTIoNS
FoR FuTuRe ReFeReNCe!
Keep this manual with machine for use by the operator.
• Never operate the jetter with the hose end outside of
the drain. Hose can whip, causing striking injuries and
spray can penetrate skin and cause serious injury.
• High pressure water can inject under skin resulting
in serious injury including amputation. Do not
direct spray at people or animals.
• Do not operate jetter above the 5075 psi pressure
rating or 60°C (inlet water temperature). This in -
KJ-5000 Water Jetting Machine
creases the risk of injury, including burns, and damage
to the jetter.
• One person must control the jetting process and
water flow. If the jetter hose comes out of the drain, the
operator must be able to shut off the water flow to
reduce the risk of the jetter hose whipping, causing
striking and high pressure injection injuries.
• Always use appropriate personal protective equip-
ment while handling and using drain cleaning
equip ment. Drain may contain chemicals, bacteria
and other substances that may be toxic, infectious,
cause burns or other issues. Appropriate personal
protective equipment (PPE) includes safety glasses
and gloves, and may also include equipment such as
latex or rubber gloves, face shields, goggles, protective
clothing, respirators, head protection, hearing protection
and steel toed footwear.
• Practice good hygiene. Use hot soapy water to
wash hands and other body parts exposed to drain
contents after handling or using drain cleaning
equipment. Do not eat or smoke while operating or han-
dling drain cleaning equipment. This will help prevent
contamination with toxic or infectious material.
• Do not spray toxic or flammable liquids. This will
reduce the risk of burns, fire, explosion or other injury.
• Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and
explosive. See engine manual for precautions to
reduce the risk of burns, explosions and serious injury
while handling and using gasoline.
• Engines produce carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless poison gas. Breathing carbon monox-
ide can cause nausea, fainting or death. Do not start
and run engine in an enclosed area, even if doors
and windows are open. Only operate outside.
• Hot surfaces can cause burns and fire. Keep body
parts and flammable material away from hot surfaces.
• Read and understand this manual, the engine
manual and the warnings and instructions for all
equipment and material being used with this tool
before operating. Failure to follow all warnings and
instructions may result in property damage and/or
serious injury.
• Follow all applicable workplace health and safety
regulations and guidelines concerning the use of
this equipment.
If you have any question concerning this RIDGID
– Contact your local RIDGID
– Visit RIDGID.com/au/en to find your local Ridge Tool
contact point.
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