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K-1000 Rodder OPERATOR’S MANUAL WARNING! Read this Operator’s Manual carefully before using this tool. Failure to understand and fol- low the contents of this manual 99 Washington Street may result in carbon monoxide Melrose, MA 02176 poisoning, fire and/or serious Phone 781-665-1400 personal injury.
K-1000 Rodder Table of Contents Recording Form for Machine Model and Serial Number....................1 General Safety Information Work Area Safety ................................2 Personal Safety ................................2 Tool Use and Care ..............................2 Service ..................................2 Specific Safety Information Machine Safety................................2 Description, Specifications and Standard Equipment Description ..................................3...
Read this operator’s manual carefully before using elry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and the RIDGID K-1000 Rodder. Failure to understand gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jew- and follow the contents of this manual may result elry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Total of 100 Feet – T-300 Spear Head Cutter • Only use the K-1000 to clean straight drain lines 8″ – T-317 Auger to 24″ in diameter. Follow instructions on the use of –...
A-2474 3′ Solid Sectional Rod, includes R-1 Male and To prevent serious injury, proper assembly of the R-2 Female Couplings K-1000 Rodder is required. The following proce- 60360 A-2475 5′ Solid Sectional Rod, includes R-1 Male and dures should be followed:...
K-1000 Rodder 6. 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. 7. Inspect the cutting edges of your tools. If necessary, have them sharpened or replaced prior to using the Rodder.
K-1000 Rodder 4. Select and install proper tool/cutter to end of rod. Operating Rodder To connect, snap the male and female couplings to- 1. Transmission shift lever should be in NEUTRAL gether. To disconnect, insert pin key and slip apart (straight up) position.
Accessories Only the following RIDGID products have WARNING been designed to function with the K-1000 Rodder. Other accessories suitable for use with other tools may become hazardous when used on the K-1000. To prevent serious injury, use only the accessories listed below.
K-1000 Rodder Maintenance Instructions 4. Back off torque limiter threaded ring until it turns freely. Hand-tighten torque limiter threaded ring against WARNING backup plate. Disconnect spark plug when performing mainte- 5. Hand-tighten three cap screws to make contact with nance on rodder or engine.
The Main Bearings should be greased after using machine on 12 jobs or once every three months, whichever comes Machine should be taken to a RIDGID Independent first. Guard must be removed to grease front main bearing. Authorized Service Center or returned to the factory. All re-...
No other express warranty applies This FULL LIFETIME WARRANTY is the sole and exclusive warranty for RIDGID ® products. No employee, agent, dealer, or other person is authorized to alter this warranty or make any other warranty on behalf of the RIDGE TOOL COMPANY.