Cleaning Drain Line Using Autofeed - RIDGID K-39 Series Operator's Manual

K-39/K-39B Drain Cleaning Machine
Figure 6 – Push Cable Down Drain Line
Figure 7 – Pull Handgrip FORWARD To Disengage Clutch
and Draw Additional Cable From Canister
When you reach the blockage, pull hand
CAUTION
grip rearward to engaged position to grip the cable. Work
cable back and forth to clear obstruction. At this point,
progress depends on the type of tool being used and na-
ture of the blockage. Advance cable slowly.
WARNING
Do not allow tension to build up in the cable. This
will happen if the cutting tool hits a snag and
stops turning but the motor and cable continue
to rotate. Torque builds until the cable suddenly
twists, potentially wrapping around your hand or
arm. This can happen quickly and without warning,
so proceed slowly and carefully as you feed the
cable into the drain. If tool gets hung up in an ob-
struction, refer to Reverse Operating Instructions
in the "Special Procedures" section.
6. Once drain is open and flowing, continue feeding ad-
ditional cable to clean rest of drain.
7. To withdraw cable from the line, leave FORWARD/-
REVERSE switch in FORWARD position, pull handgrip
REARWARD to engaged position and pull back on en-
tire drain cleaner.
8. As excess cable is retracted from the line, push hand-
grip FORWARD to disengaged position and push cable
back into the canister.
9. Continue withdrawing cable by following steps 7
and 8 until cable end emerges.
10. Turn machine OFF just prior to cable emerging from
drain opening. Retrieve by hand as head/tool may
contain debris and splash work area.
Cleaning Drain Line Using K-39
and K-39 Battery With Autofeed
1. Insert cable into drain opening by hand as far as
possible before turning machine on. Leave approxi-
mately 6" of cable between drain opening and nose of
machine (Figure 8).
Figure 8 – Keep Distance Between Drain Opening and
2. Be sure machine FORWARD/REVERSE Switch is in
the FORWARD position.
3. Turn machine ON and be sure entire cable is spinning
before continuing.
NOTE! The autofeed cannot be used while the hand grip
chucking mechanism is engaged. Be sure the
hand grip is pushed forward all the way.
4. Depress the feed actuator lever to feed cable into
drain.
NOTE! Know how long your run of pipe is prior to clean-
ing. Running too much cable can damage your
equipment and the cable.
5. Feed cable into drain until obstruction is encountered
or cable begins to bind up.
6. Release feed actuator lever and engage (pull back)
the hand grip chucking mechanism. Work machine
and cable back and forth to break through blockage.
Do not allow tension to build up in the cable. This
will happen if the cutting tool hits a snag and
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Nose of Drain Gun to 6" or Less
WARNING
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