Troubleshooting; Service And Repair; Optional Equipment; Disposal - RIDGID FlexShaft K9-12 Manual

K9-12 FlexShaft

Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM
Cable kinking or
breaking.
FlexShaft Machine
wobbles or moves
while cleaning drain.

Service and Repair

WARNING
Improper service or repair can make
the machine unsafe to operate.
The "Maintenance Instructions" will take care
of most of the service needs of this machine.
Any problems not addressed by this section
should only be handled by a RIDGID Autho-
rized Independent Service Center. Use only
RIDGID service parts.
For information on your nearest RIDGID Au-
thorized In depen dent Service Center or
any service or repair questions see Contact
Information section in this manual.

Optional Equipment

WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury, only
use accessories specifically designed
and recommended for use with the
RIDGID K9-12 FlexShaft Drain Cleaning
Machine, such as those listed.
18
Drain Cleaning Machine
®
POSSIBLE REASON
Cable assembly is being forced.
Incorrect FlexShaft Machine or chain
knocker used for pipe diameter.
Drill being run in reverse.
Cable assembly exposed to acid/
corroded.
Cable/sheath worn out.
Cable assembly not properly
supported.
Chain knocker not properly set up/
adjusted.
Improper drill.
Ground not level.
Do no force cable assembly. Follow op-
erating instructions.
Use correct FlexShaft Machine or chain
knocker for pipe size.
Use reverse only if flex shaft gets
caught in pipe.
Clean cable assembly routinely.
Replace worn cable assembly.
Support cable assembly properly, see
instructions.
Properly set up/adjust chain knocker,
see instructions.
Choose proper drill, see instructions.
Place on level stable surface.
Catalog
No. Description
64283 Knocker, / " cable, 1
1
4
carbide tip
64293 Knocker, / " cable, 1
1
4
64288 Knocker, / " cable, 2" pipe, 2 chain, carbide tip
1
4
64298 Knocker, / " cable, 2" pipe, 2 chain
1
4
64338 FlexShaft Lubricant, 8 oz, 12 per case
64343 / " Assembly, cable, sheath, couplings, 50'
1
4
64363 1 / " RIDGID Wallpipe Accessory
1
4
64368 1 / " RIDGID Wallpipe Accessory
1
2
71838 Penetrating Ball Head 1
71843 Penetrating Drop Head 2"
68923 Brush Securing Ring for
68933 1.5" (40mm) Nylon Brush for
68938 2" (50mm) Nylon Brush for
For a complete listing of RIDGID equipment
avail able for these tools, see the Ridge Tool
Cata log online at RIDGID.com or see Contact
Information.

Disposal

Parts of these tools contain valuable materi-
als and can be recycled. There are compa-
nies that specialize in recycling that may be
found locally. Dispose of the components in
compliance with all applicable regulations.
Contact your local waste management au-
thority for more information.
SOLUTION
/ "-2" pipe, single chain,
1
2
/ "-2" pipe, single chain
1
2
/ "
1
2
/ " (6mm) cable
1
4
/ " (6mm) cable
1
4
/ " (6mm) cable
1
4
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