Special Procedures; Reverse Operating Instructions; Cable Applications - RIDGID K-1500A Manual

• Secure the cable by looping it in the line (Figure 7).
This procedure is especially useful when cleaning
a line with a steep grade.
Figure 7 – Looping Cable In Line
• With line secured, insert another section of cable
in through the front of the machine (female end
first) until approximately one foot remains out the
front of the machine.
• Attach cable to cable in line and resume operation.
11. To retrieve cable from drain line, the following proce-
dure should be followed:
• Leave FOR/OFF/REV switch in FOR (FORWARD)
position.
• Push down on clutch handle to engage cable.
With mitted hand pull cable out of line (if possible)
or hold cable against edge of inlet to thread the
cable out until loop forms in front of the machine.
NOTE! By holding the cable against the edge of the
inlet, the rotation will rapidly "thread" the cable out
of the line.
• When loop forms, release clutch handle and push
excess cable back through machine. Disconnect
one section at a time.
When disconnecting sections, remem-
WARNING
ber to turn unit OFF and secure cable in line.
• Once section of cable is removed, insert the se-
cured cable in through the front of the machine and
continue removing sections until tool on last section
of cable is just inside sewer inlet.
HINT! When placing removed cables back into cable
carrier, reconnect all cables. This assures easy
removal at next job.
Never retract tool from sewer inlet while
WARNING
cable is rotating. Tool can whip causing serious injury.
12. Turn FOR/OFF/REV Switch to OFF position.
13. Pull remaining cable and tool from sewer.
14. Unplug power cord and remove guide hose.
After using, thoroughly flush and drain cables,
CAUTION
couplings and tools with water due to damaging effects of
some drain cleaning compounds.
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K-1500A/B, & K-1500SP Drain Cleaning Machines

Special Procedures

Reverse Operation
Running machine in reverse will cause premature failure of
cable. Use reverse only to free a tool caught in an ob-
struction. If this should occur, immediately release clutch
handle and place FOR/OFF/REV switch to OFF position.
After motor comes to a complete stop, place FOR/OFF/ -
REV switch in the REV (REVERSE) direction. Engage
clutch handle only until tool is free of obstruction. Once tool
is free, release clutch handle immediately. Turn unit OFF.
Run unit in FOR (FORWARD) direction and follow normal
operating procedure.
WARNING
VERSE) for any other purpose. Operating in reverse
can damage a cable and cause serious injury.

Cable Applications

Standard Cable: Standard
straight lines from 3" through 6" and through fittings. (Figure
8)
4" and 6" Tees
Figure 8 – Standard Cable Application
Heavy-Duty Cable: Where conditions allow, heavy-duty 1
inch cable, such as C-14, should be used for faster results
and longer cable life. The heavy-duty cables work effectively
in 4" through 8" straight lines. (Figure 9)
NOTE! This type cable should not be used in areas
where 4" "P" traps or 4" running traps are cur-
rently in use.
6" to 8"
Running Traps
Figure 9 – Heavy Duty Cable Application
Faster Cleaning: Obstructions of grease or fats can be
cleaned faster and more effectively by bending the cable
some 6" or 8" behind the cutter. (Figure 10)
Never operate this machine in REV (RE-
7 / " or 1 1 / " cable can be used in
8 4
3", 4" and 6" Y's 3", 4" and 6" Ells
4" to 8" Ells
1 /
4
4" to 8"
Cleanouts
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