Trouble Shooting - RIDGID K-40 Manual

Chart 1 Trouble Shooting
PROBLEM
Cable kinking or breaking.
Drum stops while foot
switch is depressed.
Re starts when foot
switch is re-depressed.
Drum turns in one direc-
tion but not the other.
Ground Fault Circuit Inter -
rupter trips when ma chine
is plugged in or when foot
pedal is depressed.
Motor turning but drum
is not.
AUTOFEED doesn't work.
Machine wobbles or
moves while cleaning
drain.
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POSSIBLE REASONS
Cable is being forced.
Cable used in incorrect pipe diameter.
Motor switched to reverse.
Cable exposed to acid.
Cable worn out.
Cable not properly supported.
Hole in foot switch or hose.
Hole in diaphragm switch.
Faulty reverse switch.
Damaged power cord.
Short circuit in motor.
Faulty Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter.
Moisture in motor, switch box or on plug.
Belt not on pulley.
AUTOFEED full of debris.
AUTOFEED needs lubrication.
Cable not evenly distributed.
Bumpers are not on ground.
Ground not level.
K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine
SOLUTION
Do Not Force Cable! Let the cutter do the work.
Use correct cable.
Use reverse only if cable gets caught in pipe.
Clean and oil cables routinely.
If cable is worn, replace it.
Support cable properly, see instructions.
Replace damaged component.
If no problem found with pedal or hose, replace
diaphragm switch.
Replace switch.
Replace cord set.
Take motor to authorized service center.
Replace cord set that includes a Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter.
Take drain cleaner to an Authorized Service Center.
Re-install belt.
Clean AUTOFEED.
Lubricate AUTOFEED.
Pull all cable out and refeed in, evenly distribute.
Place on level, stable surface.
Place on level, stable surface.
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