Trouble Shooting - RIDGID K-40 Manual

K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine
Tool should be taken to a RIDGID Independent Author-
ized Service Center or returned to the factory.
When servicing this machine, only identical replace-
ment parts should be used. Use of other parts may
create a risk of electrical shock or other serious injury.
If you have any questions regarding the service or repair
of this machine, call or write to:
Ridge Tool Company
Technical Service Department
400 Clark Street
Elyria, Ohio 44036-2023
Tel: (800) 519-3456
E-mail: TechServices@ridgid.com
Chart 1 Trouble Shooting
PROBLEM
Cable kinking or breaking.
Drum stops while foot
switch is depressed.
Restarts when foot
switch is re-depressed.
Drum turns in one direc-
tion but not the other.
Ground Fault Circuit Inter-
rupter trips when machine
is plugged in or when foot
pedal is depressed.
Motor turning but drum
is not.
AUTOFEED doesn't work.
Machine wobbles or
moves while cleaning
drain.
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POSSIBLE REASONS
Cable is being forced.
Cable used in incorrect pipe diameter.
Motor switched to reverse.
Cable exposed to acid.
Cable worn out.
Cable not properly supported.
Hole in foot switch or hose.
Hole in diaphragm switch.
Faulty reverse switch.
Damaged power cord.
Short circuit in motor.
Faulty Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter.
Moisture in motor, switch box or on plug.
Belt not on pulley.
AUTOFEED full of debris.
AUTOFEED needs lubrication.
Cable not evenly distributed.
Bumpers are not on ground.
Ground not level.
Ridge Tool Company
For name and address of your nearest Independent
Authorized Service Center, contact the Ridge Tool
Company at (800) 519-3456 or http://www.RIDGID.com
Do Not Force Cable! Let the cutter do the work.
Use correct cable.
Use reverse only if cable gets caught in pipe.
Clean and oil cables routinely.
If cable is worn, replace it.
Support cable properly, see instructions.
Replace damaged component.
If no problem found with pedal or hose, replace
diaphragm switch.
Replace switch.
Replace cord set.
Take motor to authorized service center.
Replace cord set that includes a Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter.
Take drain cleaner to an Authorized Service Center.
Re-install belt.
Clean AUTOFEED.
Lubricate AUTOFEED.
Pull all cable out and refeed in, evenly distribute.
Place on level, stable surface.
Place on level, stable surface.
SOLUTION