Machine And Work Area Set-Up - RIDGID K-4310 FXP Manual

K-4310 FXP Drum Machine
Inspect the cable couplings for wear and damage.
Confirm that coupling plunger pins move freely and
fully extend for positive retention. If needed, lubricate
with a light oil.
Make sure the cable is fully retracted with no more
than 6" (150mm) of cable outside of the machine.
This will prevent whipping of the cable at start up.
6. Inspect the tools for wear and damage. If necessary,
replace prior to using the machine. Dull or damaged
cutting tools can lead to binding, cable breakage, and
slow the drain cleaning process.
7 . Inspect and maintain any other equipment being
used per its instructions to make sure it is functioning
properly.
8. Make sure that the main ON/OFF switch is set to the
OFF position.
9. Following the Machine and Work Area Set-Up,
install a fully charged battery or power adapter into
machine. If using the power adapter, confirm that the
GFCI works correctly.
10. Following the Operating Instructions, check the ma-
chine for proper operation. No more than 6" (150
mm) of cable should be out of the machine.
• Turn the main ON/OFF switch to the ON position
and move the FOR/OFF/REV switch into the FOR
position. Press and release the foot switch and note
the direction of rotation of the drum. Let drum come
to complete stop. If the foot switch does not control
the machine operation, do not use the machine
until the foot switch has been repaired. The drum
should rotate counter-clockwise when viewed
from the front of the drum and will match the drum
direction shown on the drum in Figure 19.
• Place the FOR/OFF/REV switch into the REV
position and repeat above testing to confirm that
the drain cleaning machine operates properly in
reverse. If the rotation is not correct, do not use the
machine until it has been repaired.
11. With the inspection complete, move the FOR/OFF/
REV switch into the OFF position and turn the main
ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. With dry hands
remove battery/power adapter from the machine.
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Machine and Work Area Set-Up

WARNING
Set up the K-4310 FXP Drum Machine and work
area according to these procedures to reduce the
risk of injury from electric shock, fire, machine
tipping, twisted or broken cables, chemical burns,
infections and other causes, and prevent machine
damage.
Always wear safety glasses and other appropriate
protective equipment when setting up your drain
cleaning machine.
1. Check for an appropriate work area. Operate in a
clear, level, stable, dry, well-lit location. Do not use
the drain cleaning machine while standing in water.
2. Inspect the drain to be cleaned. If possible, determine
the access point(s) to the drain, the size(s) and
length(s) of the drain, distance to tanks or mainlines,
the nature of the blockage, presence of drain clean-
ing chemicals or other chemicals, etc.
If chemicals are present in the drain, it is important to
understand the specific safety measures required to
work around those chemicals. Contact the chemical
manufacturer for required information.
Confirm no other utilities are present in the drain or
area to reduce the risk of damage. Visual inspection
of the drain with a camera is a good practice.
If needed, remove fixture (water closet, etc.) to allow
access to the drain. Do not feed the cable through a
fixture. This could damage the cable and the fixture
3. Determine the correct equipment for the application.
See Specifications. Drain Cleaning Machines for
other applications can be found by consulting the
Ridge Tool Catalog, online at RIDGID.com.
Inner-Core Cable is not recommended for use
through P-Traps and severe bends in lines smaller
than 4". Optional 24" flexible trap leaders can be
added to aid users through traps and tight clean-outs.
4. Make sure all equipment has been properly in-
spected.
5. If machine is equipped with an AUTOFEED unit,
confirm that it is set to proper size for the cable being
used (see Figure 9).
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