Troubleshooting - RIDGID K-45-5 Manual

K-45 Drain Cleaning Machine
Chart 1 Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
Cable kinking or breaking.
Cable turns in one direc-
tion but not the other.
Ground Fault Circuit
Inter rupter (GFCI) trips
when ma chine is
plugged in or when
switch is depressed.
AUTOFEED doesn't work.
Machine wobbles or vi-
brates 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.
Faulty FOR/REV switch.
Damaged power cord.
Short circuit in motor.
Faulty Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).
Moisture in motor, switch or on plug.
AUTOFEED full of debris.
AUTOFEED needs lubrication.
Cable not evenly distributed.
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SOLUTION
Do Not Force Cable! Let the cutter do the work.
Use correct cable/equipment.
Use reverse only if cable gets caught in pipe.
Clean cables routinely.
If cable is worn, replace it.
Support cable properly, see instructions.
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.
Clean AUTOFEED.
Lubricate AUTOFEED.
Pull all cable out and refeed in, evenly distribute.
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