General Safety Information; Work Area Safety; Electrical Safety; Personal Safety - RIDGID K-3800 Operator's Manual

K-3800 Drain Cleaning Machine

General Safety Information

WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious
personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Work Area Safety

• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids,
gases, or dust. Tools create sparks which may ignite
the dust or fumes.
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away
while operating a tool. Distractions can cause you to
lose control.

Electrical Safety

• Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet,
properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the
grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified
electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the out-
let is properly grounded. If the tool should electrically
malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low re-
sistance path to carry electricity away from the user.
Grounding prong
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electrical shock if your body is
grounded.
• Don't expose electrical tools to rain or wet condi-
tions. Water entering a tool will increase the risk of
electrical shock.
• Do not abuse cord. Never use the cord to carry the
tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord
away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged
cords increase the risk of electrical shock.
• When operating a tool outside, use an outdoor
extension cord marked "W-A" or "W". These cords
2
Cover of
grounded
outlet box
Grounding prong
Ridge Tool Company
are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of elec-
trical shock.
• Use only three-wire extension cords which have
three-prong grounding plugs and three-pole re-
ceptacles which accept the tool's plug. Use of other
extension cords will not ground the tool and increase
the risk of electrical shock.
• Use proper extension cords. (See chart.) Insufficient
conductor size will cause excessive voltage drop, loss
of power.
Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cord
Nameplate
Total Length (in feet)
Amps
0 – 25
0 – 6 18 AWG
6 – 10 18 AWG
10 – 12 16 AWG
12 – 16 14 AWG
• Before using, test the Ground Fault Circuit Inter-
rupter (GFCI) provided with the power cord to in-
sure it is operating correctly. GFCI reduces the risk
of electrical shock.
• Extension cords are not recommended unless
they are plugged into a Ground Fault Circuit Inter-
rupter (GFCI) found in circuit boxes or outlet re-
ceptacles. The GFCI on the machine power cord will
not prevent electrical shock from the extension cords.
• Keep all electric connections dry and off the
ground. Do not touch plug with wet hands. Reduces
the risk of electrical shock.

Personal Safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medications. A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in serious per-
sonal injury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jew-
elry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing,
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is OFF
before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on
the switch or plugging tools in that have the switch ON
invites accidents.
• Remove adjusting keys or switches before turning
the tool ON. A wrench or a key that is left attached to
a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
26 – 50 51 – 100
16 AWG 16 AWG
16 AWG 14 AWG
16 AWG 14 AWG
12 AWG
NOT RECOMMENDED