Tool Use And Care; Service; Specific Safety Information; Machine Safety - RIDGID K-3800 Operator's Manual

K-3800 Drain Cleaning Machine
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

Tool Use and Care

• Use clamp or other practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
the work by hand or against your body is unstable and
may lead to loss of control.
• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your ap-
plication. The correct tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it ON or
OFF. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures re-
duce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
• Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition
that may affect the tools operation. If damaged,
have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained tools.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by
the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that
may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous
when used on another tool.
• Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and
grease. Allows for better control of the tool.

Service

• Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified repair personnel could result in injury.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
Section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a
risk of electrical shock or injury.

Specific Safety Information

Read this operator's manual carefully before using
the K-3800 Drain Cleaner. Failure to understand
and follow the contents of this manual may result in
electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
Call the Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service Depart-
ment at (800) 519-3456 if you have any questions.
Drain Cleaner Safety
• Wear gloves provided with the machine. Never
grasp a rotating cable with a rag or loose fitting
cloth glove. Could become wrapped around the cable
and cause serious injury.
• Do not overstress cables. Keep two hands on the
cable for control when machine is running. Over-
stressing cables because of obstruction may cause
twisting, kinking or breaking of the cable and result in
serious injury.
• Position machine within two feet of inlet. Greater
distances can result in cable twisting or kinking.
• Machine is designed for one person operation.
Operator must control foot switch and cable.
• Use foot switch to operate machine while main-
taining good footing and balance. Do not operate
machine in (REV) reverse. Operating machine in
reverse can result in cable damage and is used only to
back tool out of an obstruction.
• Keep hands away from rotating drum and guide
tube. Do not reach into drum unless machine is
unplugged. Hand may be caught in the moving parts
resulting in serious injury.
• Be careful when cleaning drains where cleaning
compounds have been used. Avoid direct con-
tact with skin and eyes. Serious burns can result
from some drain cleaning compounds.
• Do not operate machine if operator or machine is
standing in water. Will increase the risk of electrical
shock.
• Wear safety glasses and rubber soled, non-slip
shoes. Use of this safety equipment may prevent se-
rious injury.
• Only use the K-3800 to clean drain lines up to 4" in
diameter. Follow instructions on the use of the
machine. Other uses or modifying the drain cleaner for
other applications may increase the risk of injury.
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