K-50 Drain Cleaning Machine Table of Contents Recording Form For Machine Serial Number ......................1 Safety Symbols ................................2 General Power Tool Safety Warnings Work Area Safety ................................2 Electrical Safety................................2 Personal Safety ................................3 Power Tool Use and Care ............................3 Service ..................................3 Specific Safety Information ............................3 Drain Cleaner Safety ..............................4...
Drain Cleaner K-50 Drain Cleaning Machine WARNING! Read this Operator’s Manual carefully before using this tool. Failure to understand and follow the contents of K-50 Drain Cleaning Machine this manual may result in Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate.
The operator’s manual con- tains important information on the safe and proper op- eration of the equipment. This symbol means always wear RIDGID drain cleaning mitts while operating drain cleaner. This symbol means always wear safety glasses with...
Read these precautions carefully before using the K-50 Drain Cleaner to reduce the risk of electrical Power Tool Use and Care shock or other serious injury.
Using the wrong size drain cleaner can RIDGID Contact Information lead to twisting, kinking or breaking of the cable and may result in personal injury. If you have any question concerning this RIDGID ® product: – Contact your local RIDG ID ®...
– A-30 Cable Kit 52972 — K-50-9 Machine with: The K-50 is also designed to use with the A-17 Adapters. – A-40 Cable Kit Adapters will hold " or " continuous length cables. Rotation of the adapters is controlled by the clutch handle.
• Flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite. 2. Position the Drain Cleaning Machine within 2' of Figure 1 – K-50 Drain Cleaner drain inlet. Greater distance can result in cable twist- 4. Lubricate the Drain Cleaning Machine, if necessary, ing or kinking.
K-50 Drain Cleaning Machine 4. Attach the rear guide hose by lifting up the lock pin To avoid electric shock and electrical WARNING and sliding guide hose adapter onto the housing until fires, never use an extension cord that is damaged or it locks into place (Figure 2).
K-50 Drain Cleaning Machine 4. Position machine as close to line opening as possible and follow same set-up procedure as described for use with " sectional cable. 5. Check that the adapter stops instantly when clutch handle is pulled upward. If adapter coasts, see Special...
K-50 Drain Cleaning Machine all times and never force the cable. At this point, NOTE! By holding the cable against the edge of the pro gress depends upon the sharpness of the tool inlet, in the FOR (FORWARD) position, the ro- tation will rapidly “thread”...
K-50 Drain Cleaning Machine and forth to clear the obstruction. At this point, After attaching cable adapter to your K-50 Machine, test for proper braking action as follows: progress depends on the type of tool being used and nature of the blockage. Advance cable slowly.
Straight Auger, 5" Long Machine. Other accessories suitable for use with other 62995 T-202 Bulb Auger, 1 " O.D. tools may become hazardous when used on the K-50. To 63000 T-203 Bulb Auger, ", O.D. prevent serious injury, use only the recommended ac-...
RIDGID Independent Service Center. 4. If worn, replace the clutch jaw assembly. Tool should be taken to a RIDGID Independent Service 5. Reinstall the jaws into the housing and replace the Center or returned to the factory. All repairs made by rack and pinion assembly.
K-50 Drain Cleaning Machine K-50 Emerson Motor Wiring 120V 50/60Hz, 230V 50/60Hz AUX. 1/2 MAIN 1/2 MAIN JUMPER WHITE (BLUE) JUMPER BLACK (BROWN) GREEN/YEL KEYWAY IN STEM OF TOGGLE SWITCH REAR VIEW TO MOTOR GROUND K-50 Allwin Motor Wiring 120V 60Hz, 230V 50Hz AUX.