Machine Inspection; Machine Set-Up - RIDGID K-7500 Manual

Machine Inspection

WARNING
To prevent serious injury, inspect your Drain
Cleaning Machine. The following inspection proce-
dures should be performed before each use.
1. Make sure the Drain Cleaning Machine is unplugged
and the directional switch is set to the OFF position.
2. Make sure the foot switch is present and attached to
the Drain Cleaning Machine (Figure 10) . Do not oper-
ate the Drain Cleaning Machine without a foot switch.
3. Check the belt guard to ensure that it avoids contact
with the drum when drum is rotating. Reposition guard
if necessary and tighten bolts. Gap between belt
guard and drum should not exceed
4. Inspect the power cord, Ground Fault Circuit Inter -
rupter (GFCI) and plug for damage. If the plug has
been modified, is missing the grounding prong drum or
if the cord is damaged, do not use the Drain Cleaning
Machine until the cord has been replaced.
5. Check the rear support bolt that fastens the drum
assembly to the machine frame is securely tightened
(Figure 7) .
Unsecured drum assembly could result in
WARNING
serious injury and machine damage.
Figure 7 – Check Bolt to Ensure Tightness
6. Inspect the Drain Cleaning Machine for any broken,
missing, misaligned or binding parts as well as any
10. Inspect the cutting edges of your tools. If necessary,
11. Inspect cables and couplings for wear and damage.
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causing serious injury.

Machine Set-Up

To prevent serious injury, proper set-up of the ma-
chine and work area is required. The following
procedures should be followed to set-up the ma-
chine:
K-7500 Drain Cleaning machine
other conditions which may affect the safe and normal
operation of the machine. If any of these conditions are
present, do not use the Drain Cleaning Machine until
any problem has been repaired.
7. Lubricate the Drain Cleaning Machine, if necessary,
according to the Maintenance Instructions.
8. Use tools and accessories that are designed for your
drain cleaner and meet the needs of your application.
The correct tools and accessories will allow you to do
the job successfully and safely. Accessories suitable
for use with other equipment may be hazardous when
used with this drain cleaner.
9. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from all equipment han-
dles and controls. This reduces the risk of injury due
to a tool or control slipping from your grip.
have them sharpened or replaced prior to using the
Drain Cleaning Machine. Dull or damaged cutting
tools can lead to binding and cable breakage.
Cables should be replaced when they become se -
verely worn or corroded. A worn cable can be iden tified
when the outside coils become flat.
Worn or damaged cables can break
WARNING
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1. Check work area for:
• Adequate lighting
• Grounded electrical outlet
• Clear path to the electrical outlet that does not
contain any sources of heat or oil, sharp edges or
moving parts that may damage electrical cord.
• Dry place for machine and operator. Do not place
the machine in water.
• Flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite.
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