Machine Inspection - RIDGID K-40 Manual

K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine

Machine Inspection

WARNING
Before each use, inspect your drain cleaning ma-
chine and correct any problems to reduce the risk of
serious injury from electric shock, twisted or broken
cables, chemical burns, infections and other causes
and prevent drain cleaner damage.
Always wear safety glasses, RIDGID drain clean-
ing gloves, and other appropriate protective e quip -
ment when inspecting your drain cleaner. For extra
protection from chemicals and bacteria on the equip -
ment, wear latex, rubber or other liquid barrier
gloves under the RIDGID drain cleaning gloves.
Figure 5 – RIDGID Drain Cleaning Gloves – Leather, PVC
1. Inspect the RIDGID drain cleaning gloves. Make sure
they are in good condition with no holes, tears or
loose sections that could be caught in the rotating
cable. It is important not to wear improper or damaged
gloves. The gloves protect your hands from the ro-
tating cable. If the gloves are not RIDGID drain
cleaning gloves or are damaged, worn out or do not
fit snugly, do not use machine until RIDGID drain
cleaning gloves are available. See Figure 5.
2. Make sure that the drain cleaning machine is un-
plugged. Inspect the power cord, Ground Fault Circuit
Inter rupter (GFCI) and plug for damage or modifi-
cation, such as a missing grounding prong. If any
damage or modifications are found, do not use the
tool until the cord has been properly repaired or re-
placed.
3. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from all equipment han-
dles and controls. This helps prevent the machine or
control from slipping from your grip.
4. Make sure the foot switch is attached to the drain
cleaning machine. Do not operate the machine with-
out the foot switch.
6
5. Inspect the drain cleaning machine for any broken,
worn, missing, misaligned or binding parts or any
other condition which may prevent safe and normal
operation. Rotate the drum and make sure that it
turns freely without binding. If any problems are
found, do not use machine until problems have been
repaired.
Figure 6 – K-40 Warning Label
6. Check that the warning label is present and firmly at-
tached. Do not operate the drain cleaning machine
without the warning label. See Figure 6.
7. Check the motor shroud to insure that it is securely
fastened to the drain cleaner. Do not operate without
motor shroud in place. (See Figure 6.)
8. Clean any debris from the cable and tools. Inspect ca-
bles for wear and damage. Inspect for
• Wear – wear can be identified by looking for flats on
the outside of the cable. Cables are made from
round wire, and the outside of the cable should be
rounded like the wire profile. If you can see an ob-
vious flat on the outside of the cable, it is worn and
should be replaced.
• Cable kinks – If the cable is not perfectly straight but
is slightly "wavy", that is acceptable. Kinked cables
have a well-defined bend, and may have gaps be-
tween the coils of the cable. Slight kinks (up to 15°)
can be straightened, but all kinks weaken the cable
and can cause cable failure during use. Cables with
multiple or excessively large kinks should be re-
placed.
Warning
Label
Motor
Shroud
278-104-281.10_REV. B