Installing/Removing Battery Or Power Adapter; Operating Instructions - RIDGID K-4310 FXP Manual

K-4310 FXP Drum Machine
Keep couplings clean and lubricated. Plunger pin must
move freely and fully extend to secure connection.
Connecting
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1. Slide the couplings together.
2. Confirm connection is secure. (Plunger pin fully extended.)
Disconnecting - Using Pin Key
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1. Fully insert pin key (rotate, if needed) to depress the plunger pin.
2. Slide couplings apart.
Figure 15 – Connecting/Disconnecting Cable/Tool
11. Evaluate the work area and determine if any barriers
are needed to keep bystanders away from the ma-
chine and work area. The drain cleaning process can
be messy and bystanders can distract the operator.
12. Position the foot switch for easy accessibility. You
must be able to hold and control the cable, control
the foot switch, and reach the FOR/OFF/REV switch.
13. Confirm that the FOR/OFF/REV switch is in the OFF
position and that the main ON/OFF switch is OFF.
Installing/Removing Battery or Power
Adapter
14. With dry hands, insert a fully charged battery or
power adapter into the battery port on the machine.
Do not plug power adapter in until inserted into the
machine.
The machine has a latch to secure the battery or
power adapter. The latch will engage when the
battery or power adapter is inserted. Confirm secure
by lightly pulling on the battery and ensure that it
does not separate from the tool.
To remove the battery or power adapter, depress the
latch and slide out of the machine. See Figure 16.
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2
Battery Latch
Battery
Figure 16 – Battery Latch (Handle Removed for Clarity)

Operating Instructions

WARNING
Always wear eye protection to reduce the risk of
eye injury.
Always wear RIDGID drain cleaning gloves in good
condition. Latex or loose fitting gloves or rags can
become wrapped around the cable and may result
in serious personal injury. Only wear latex or rubber
gloves under drain cleaning gloves. Do not use
damaged drain cleaning gloves.
Always use appropriate personal protective equip-
ment while handling and using drain cleaning
equipment. Drains may contain chemicals, bacteria
and other substances that may be toxic, infectious,
cause burns or other issues. Appropriate person-
al protective equipment always include safety
glasses and drain cleaning gloves, and may include
equipment such as latex or rubber gloves, face
shields, goggles, protective clothing, respirators
and steel toed footwear.
Do not allow the cutter to stop turning while the
machine is running. This can overstress the cable
and may cause twisting, kinking or breaking of
the cable. Twisting, kinking or breaking cable may
cause striking or crushing injuries.
Keep glove covered hand on the cable whenever
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