Removing Cable From Pipeline; Maintenance Instructions; Moving Parts Lubrication; Clutch Jaw Lubrication - RIDGID Kollmann K-1500G Operator's Manual

NOTE! A slow or gradual engaging of clutch results in a
weak grip of Clutch Driver Jaws and causes ex-
cessive wear. The clutch is instant acting and
returning Clutch Handle to its original position
frees cable instantly. There is no overrun to loop or
break cable.
6. As soon as excess cable has gone into line, release
clutch handle and pull six to ten inches of cable out
of machine with left hand.
7. Insert additional cable into front of machine and push
through guide hose. Repeat process until obstruc-
tion is reached.
CAUTION
When obstruction is reached, advance cable inches
at a time. At this point, progress depends upon
sharpness of tool and nature of obstruction.
8. If tool gets "hung up" in obstruction, release clutch han-
dle and let engine speed return to idle before shifting
transmission to REVERSE.
9. Shift transmission to R (reverse) position.
10. Engage clutch handle only until tool is free of ob-
struction. Release clutch handle immediately.
CAUTION
Operating machine in R (reverse) position can
cause cable damage and is used only to back tool
out of obstruction.
11. As soon as tool is free and engine speed has re-
turned to idle, shift transmission to a FORWARD
gear position.
12. Continue feeding cable by following steps 6 through 11
until through obstruction.
13. Attach funnel auger or grease cutter and ream out line
insuring a thorough job.

Removing Cable from Pipeline

1. To bring cable out, leave transmission in a FOR-
WARD gear position.
2. Hold cable against edge of inlet with gloved hand
and pull down on clutch handle for several seconds.
NOTE! The clockwise rotation will rapidly "thread" cable
out of line until a partial loop forms in front of ma-
chines.
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K-1500G Drain Cleaning Machine
Ridge Tool Company • Elyria, Ohio • U.S.A.
3. When slight hump forms, release clutch handle and
push excess cable back through machine.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until all cable is out of line.
5. Place transmission in N (neutral).
6. Turn OFF engine.
7. Remove cables and guide hose.
CAUTION
After using, thoroughly flush and drain cables and
couplings with water due to damaging effects of
some drain cleaning compounds.

Maintenance Instructions

WARNING
Make sure machine is shut-off before making any
adjustment.
NOTE! If any maintenance is required other than that
listed below, take drain cleaning machine to an
Authorized RIDGID Service Repair Center or re-
turn it to the factory.

Moving Parts Lubrication

Grease all exposed moving parts such as rocker arms,
clutch casting and main bearings approximately every
three months.

Clutch Jaw Lubrication

Lubrication
Clean and Lubricate Clutch Driver Jaws with oil after
each use.

Removing Clutch End Play

1. To remove end play from clutch, loosen screw in
lock and adjusting Nut 60935.
2. Turn lock and adjusting nut clockwise until snug
against body, then "back off" one half turn.
3. Tighten screw in lock and adjusting nut.