Machine Safety - RIDGID K-2000 Operator's Manual

Read and follow safety labels on machine!
Know the location and functions
of all controls before using this tool.
WARNING
Rods and cables may twist or kink. Fingers, hands,
or other body parts can be crushed or broken.
Carbon monoxide poisoning can occur if operated
in a confined area.
• Wear mitts with rivets
• Keep sleeves and jackets buttoned
• Keep guards in place
• Wear safety glasses
• Use caution. Gas is extremely flammable and ex-
plosive under certain conditions
• Never run engine in enclosed or confined area
READ ABOVE WARNING CAREFULLY!

Machine Safety

1. Wear leather mitt provided with the machine.
Never grasp a rotating rod or cable with a rag or
loose fitting cloth glove. It could become wrapped
around the rod and cause serious injury.
2. Never operate machine with guards removed.
Fingers can be caught in rotating parts.
3. Do not operate machine in REV (reverse).
Operating machine in reverse can result in rod or
cable damage and is used only to back tool out of an
obstruction.
4. Do not overstress cables. Keep one hand on the
cable for control when the machine is running.
Overstressing cables may cause twisting or kinking
and result in serious injury.
5. When using cables, position machine within two
feet of inlet. Use front end guide hose when it is
difficult to locate the machine near the access
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or clean out. Greater distances can result in cable
twisting or kinking.
6. Use rear guide hose. Prevents cable from whipping
and picking up debris.
7. Operate machine from the side with the
FOR/OFF/REV SWITCH. Allows for better control of
the machine.
8. Disconnect spark plug wire. Spark plug wire should
be removed when working on machine or engine to
prevent accidental starting.
9. Operate rodder properly. Do not operate with more
than 20 feet of rod between machine and manhole.
This will minimize the possibility of kinking rods. The
arcing of rod at manhole should not exceed 3 feet.
When striking an obstacle that causes the tool to
"hang-up", do not attempt to "force" the machine by
manually pushing on the exposed rods. This will cause
kinking and whipping of the rods which could cause se-
rious injury. Do not uncouple rods that are in a stressed
condition. Read operating instructions carefully.
10. Do not overstress rods. Overstressing rods be-
cause of obstruction can be dangerous to operators,
as rods may twist or kink. Do not use badly worn or
bent rods.
11. Use caution when handling gasoline. Refuel in
well-ventilated area. Do not overfill fuel tank and
do not spill fuel. Make sure tank cap is closed
properly. Gasoline is extremely flammable and is
explosive under certain conditions.
12. Never run the engine in an enclosed or confined
area. Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide
gas; exposure may cause loss of consciousness and
may lead to death. Exhaust also contains chemicals
that the state of California believes may cause cancer
or reproductive harm.
13. Be careful not to touch the muffler while it is hot.
To avoid severe burns or fire hazards, let the en-
gine cool before transporting or storing it indoors.
The muffler becomes very hot during operation and re-
mains hot for a while after stopping the engine.
14. Be careful when cleaning drains where cleaning
compounds have been used. Avoid direct contact
with skin and eyes. Serious burns can result from
some drain cleaning compounds.
15. Machine is made to clean drain lines. Follow in-
structions in operator's manual on machine uses.
Other uses may increase the risk of injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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