Tool Use And Care; Service; Specific Safety Information; Drain Cleaner Safety - RIDGID K-50 Manual

• Remove adjusting keys or switches before turning
the tool ON. A wrench or a key that is left attached to
a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
• Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec-
tion. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat,
or hearing protection must be used for appropriate
conditions.

Tool Use and Care

• Use clamp or other practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
the work by hand or against your body is unstable
and may lead to loss of control.
• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it ON or
OFF. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures re-
duce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
• Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition
that may affect the tool's operation. If damaged,
have the tool serviced before using. Many acci-
dents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may
be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when
used on another tool.
• Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and
grease. Allows for better control of the tool.

Service

• Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified repair personnel could result in injury.
K-50 Drain Cleaning Machine
• When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
Section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a
risk of electrical shock or injury.

Specific Safety Information

Read this operator's manual carefully before using
the K-50 Drain Cleaner. Failure to understand and
follow the contents of this manual may result in
electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
Call the Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service Depart-
ment at (800) 519-3456 if you have any questions.

Drain Cleaner Safety

• Wear leather mitt provided with machine. Never
grasp a rotating cable with a cloth or loose fit-
ting cloth glove. Could become wrapped around
cable and cause serious injury.
• Do not overstress cables. Keep one hand on the
cable for control when the machine is running.
Overstressing cables because of obstruction may
cause twisting, kinking or breaking of the cable and re-
sult in serious injury.
• Position machine within two feet of inlet. Use Front
End Guide Hose when it is difficult to locate the
machine near the access or clean out. Greater dis-
tances can result in cable twisting or kinking.
• Do not operate machine in (REV) reverse. Operating
machine in reverse can result in cable damage and is
used only to back tool out of an obstruction.
• Be careful when cleaning drains where cleaning
compounds have been used. Avoid direct contact
with skin and eyes. Serious burns can result from
some drain cleaning compounds.
• Do not operate machine if operator or machine is
standing in water. Will increase the risk of electrical
shock.
• Wear safety glasses and rubber soled, non-slip
shoes. Use of this safety equipment may prevent se-
rious injury.
• Only use the K-50 to clean drain lines up to 4" in di-
ameter. Follow instructions on the use of the
machine. Other uses or modifying the drain cleaner for
other applications may increase the risk of injury.
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