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  • Page 1 KJ 5000 Manual Water Jetting Machine...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    KJ-5000 Water Jetting Machine Table of Contents Recording Form For Machine Serial Number ......................1 Safety Symbols................................2 General Power Tool Safety Warnings Work Area Safety ................................2 Electrical Safety ................................2 Personal Safety ................................2 Tool Use And Care ..............................2 Service ..................................3 Water Jetter Safety ................................3 Description, Specifications And Standard Equipment Description ..................................4...

  • Page 3: Recording Form For Machine Serial Number

    Failure to understand and follow the contents of KJ-5000 Water Jetting Machine this manual may result in Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate. electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

  • Page 4: Safety Symbols

    KJ-5000 Water Jetting Machine Safety Symbols In this operator’s manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to communicate important safe- ty information. This section is provided to improve understanding of these signal words and symbols.

  • Page 5: Service

    – Contact your local RIDGID ® distributor. • Do not operate jetter above the 5075 psi pressure – Visit RIDGID.com/au/en to find your local Ridge Tool rating or 60°C (inlet water temperature). This in - contact point.

  • Page 6: Description, Specifications And Standard Equipment Description

    The Lead Hose with Quick KJ-5000 Water Jetter equipped with a gasoline engine to Connect drive the triplex plunger pump. A 36 liter water tank with low water level shut-off allows operation with low water supply flow rates.

  • Page 7: Machine Assembly

    Pump/Gearbox oil The jetter is shipped with oil in the pump and gearbox. Check oil level (ensure half way on sight-glasses) per Figure 4A – KJ-5000 Warning Labels Maintenance section. Pre-operation Inspection WARNING...

  • Page 8: Machine And Work Area Set-Up

    See the Specifications section for information on the jetter. Drain cleaners and jetters for other applica- WARNING tions can be found by consulting the RIDGID Catalog, on line at www.RIDGID.com/au/en. 4. Make sure all equipment has been properly inspect- 5. Evaluate the work area and determine if any barriers are needed to keep bystanders away.

  • Page 9: Water Supply

    Keeping the jetter hose on the reel(s) will help to minimize hose damage. The KJ-5000 is equipped with two hose reels, a primary reel mounted to the jetter frame and the remote reel which has a separate base. Typically the primary reel is...
  • Page 10 KJ-5000 Water Jetting Machine 3 Water Control Valve. Choose the valve to be used to nection is secure. This will reduce the risk that the noz- control water flow. zle is lost during use. If using a foot valve to control water flow, route a hose Collar from the jetter pump to the IN fitting on the foot valve.

  • Page 11: Jetter Hose Selection Chart

    KJ-5000 Water Jetting Machine JeTTeR HoSe SeLeCTIoN CHART Applications Pipe Size Suggested Hose (ID) Kitchen sinks, laundry tubs and stacks, clean-outs, and vents. 2" – 3" " Flexible Leader (optional equipment) Shower and floor drains, lateral lines, and grease traps.
  • Page 12 KJ-5000 Water Jetting Machine Follow operating instructions to reduce the risk of injury from whipping hoses, high pressure liquid injection, carbon monoxide and other causes. 1. Make sure that machine and work area is properly set up and that the work area is free of bystanders and other distractions.

  • Page 13: Jetting The Drain

    KJ-5000 Water Jetting Machine 6. If needed, turn the unloader valve while monitoring the pressure gauge on the unloader valve to adjust the pressure as desired (clockwise to increase pressure, counter-clockwise to decrease pressure). Do not exceed the machine pressure rating. Do not force the unloader valve or use wrenches or tools to turn.

  • Page 14: Draining Water From System

    Water Jetter Machine as a Pressure Washer This RIDGID water jetting machine can also be used as a pressure washer. Use as a pressure washer is similar to use as a jetter, and those instructions should be used in con- junction with the following.

  • Page 15: Pressure Washer Operation

    KJ-5000 Water Jetting Machine to warm up. Release the trigger soon after the engine Transportation and Storage starts. 1. Turn off the fuel valve and the battery isolation switch. 7 . With the wand pointed in a safe direction, squeeze the 2.

  • Page 16: Pump Lubrication/Maintenance

    WARNING Pump To reduce the risk of serious injury, only use optional equipment specifically designed and recommended for use with the RIdGId KJ-5000, such as those listed below. Gearbox Jetter Nozzles and Hoses Catalog Model...

  • Page 17: Service And Repair

    Service Center or any service or repair questions: WARNING • Contact your local RIDGID distributor. Improper service or repair can make machine • Visit RIDGID.com/au/en to find your local RIDGID con- unsafe to operate. tact point. The “Maintenance Instructions” will take care of most of •...

  • Page 18: Maintenance Log

    KJ-5000 Water Jetting Machine Maintenance Log Hour Meter Reading Date Maintenance Performed...

  • Page 19: Lifetime Warranty

    Tel: +61 3 9930 7000 ©2016, 2018 RIDGID, Inc. Printed 3/18 The Emerson logo and RIDGID logo are registered trademarks of Emerson Electric Co. or RIDGID, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. 999-995-080.13 EC43409 All other trademarks belong to their respective holders.

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