Special Procedures; Reverse Operation; Brake Adjustment - RIDGID K50-100V Manual

K-50 Drain Cleaning Machine
and forth to clear the obstruction. At this point,
progress depends on the type of tool being used
and nature of the blockage. Advance cable slowly.
7. If cable gets hung up in the obstruction, release the
clutch handle to stop the rotation of the cable. Refer
to "Reverse Operation" in the "Special Procedures"
section.
8. Once obstruction is cleared, it is recommended that
operator flush debris from line with running water.
Repeat Step 6 several times if necessary for thorough
cleaning job and then work cable through additional
stoppages as required.
Cable is not attached inside drum. When
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approaching end of cable, keep hand securely on cable
to avoid losing it down the drain.
9. To withdraw cable from line with machine running,
leave FOR/OFF/REV lever in FORWARD position
and slowly pull cable from drain.
10. As excess cable is retrieved from line, hand-feed
cable back into K-50.
11. Release clutch handle just prior to cable or tool
emerging from drain opening. Cable or tool may con-
tain debris and splash work area.
Never retract tool from sewer inlet while
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cable is rotating. Tool can whip causing serious injury.
12. Turn FOR/OFF/REV Switch to OFF position.
13. Pull remaining cable and tool from sewer.

Special Procedures

Reverse Operation

Running machine in reverse will cause premature failure
of cable. Use reverse only to free a tool or cable caught in
an obstruction. If this should occur, immediately release
clutch handle and place FOR/OFF/REV switch to OFF po-
sition. After motor comes to a complete stop, place
FOR/OFF/REV switch in the REV (reverse) direction.
Engage clutch handle only until cable or tool is free of ob-
struction. Once it is free, release clutch handle immedi-
ately. Turn unit OFF. Run unit in FOR (forward) direction
and follow normal operating procedure.
Never operate this machine in REV (re-
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verse) for any other purpose. Operating in reverse can
damage a cable and cause serious injury.

Brake Adjustment

The cable adapter is equipped with a quick-acting brake
which will immediately stop rotation of the drum when the
clutch handle is pulled upwards.
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After attaching cable adapter to your K-50 Machine, test
for proper braking action as follows:
1. Put switch in FORWARD position to start motor.
2. Push clutch handle forward to engage clutch driver
3. Pull up on clutch handle to release jaws and activate
If drum does not stop immediately, readjust brake mech-
anism as follows:
Make sure machine is unplugged from power source
before making any adjustment.
4. Slightly loosen two set screws "A" using a
5. Turn set screw "B" clockwise
6. Operate machine to check for proper braking action.
7. If drum does not stop immediately, repeat Steps 2
8. Tighten set screws "A" and recheck tension on set
Due to normal wear, future adjustment will become nec-
essary for effective braking.
Brake Drum
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jaws. Drum will rotate.
brake. Drum should stop turning immediately.
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wrench (Figure 9).
and 3 until brake functions properly.
screw "B".
"B" Set Screw
Plunger Pin
"A" Set Screw (2)
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5 / hex
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1 / turn (Figure 9).
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