Reverse Operation; Loading The Machine On Vehicle; Drum Assembly Removal And Installation - RIDGID K-750 Operator's Manual

K-750 Drain Cleaning Machine

Reverse Operation

Running machine in reverse will cause premature failure
of cable. Use reverse only to free a tool caught in an
obstruction. If this should occur, immediately remove foot
from air foot switch pedal and allow machine to come to a
full and complete stop. Place FOR/OFF/REV switch to
REV (reverse) position. If machine has automatic feed,
loosen feed knob. Grasp cable with gloved hands and pull
while jogging air foot switch pedal. When tool is dis-
lodged and drum has stopped rotating, place FOR/-
OFF/REV switch in FOR (forward) position and follow
normal operating procedure.
Never operate this machine in REV (re-
WARNING
verse) for any other purpose. Operating in reverse can
damage a cable and cause serious injury.

Loading The Machine On Vehicle

Tip machine backwards and rest handles on truck bed.
Lift up on front of machine and slide onto truck.
Use proper lifting technique - lift with your
WARNING
legs, not your back.
NOTE! Take care not to damage electrical cord or air
foot switch hose.
Drum Removal & Installation Procedure
WARNING
Make sure FOR/OFF/REV SWITCH is in OFF position
and machine is unplugged from power source.
1. For powerfeed machines, use
power feed assembly from front of machine. One
bolt holds assembly to frame. Bolt and assembly will
come off as one (Figures 7a and 7b).
2. Push down on motor table handle to release belt
tension and slip belt off drum (Figure 8).
" wrench to remove bolt that fastens drum as-
3. Use 3 /
4
sembly to machine frame (Figure 9).
" wrench to remove
3 /
4
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" Wrench to Remove Autofeed
Figures 7a and 7b – Use 3 /
4
Assembly
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