Operating Instructions - RIDGID FlexShaft K9-102 Manual

Machine
K9-102
K9-204
Collar Distance Chart
Knocker Bushing
Sheath End
Sheath
Exposed Cable
.25" (6.35 mm)
Figure 7 – Chain Knocker Installation/Adjustment
Check length of exposed cable. To reduce
the risk of cable flip over and damage,
exposed cable cannot exceed ¼" (6 mm).
If needed, cut a knocker bushing from
sheath to limit exposed cable. Always
use a knocker bushing to reduce wear
on the sheath end.
7. With the chain knocker correctly installed
on the cable as shown in Figure 7, use
the supplied hex wrench to securely
tighten the collar set screws. If the set
screws are not secure, the chain knocker
could slip and damage the cable or be
lost down the drain.
Operation Instructions
Always use safety glasses and gloves in good
condition while handling or using. Use latex or
rubber gloves, face shields, protective clothing,
respirators or other appropriate protective equip-
ment when chemicals, bacteria or other toxic or
infectious substances are suspected to be present
to reduce the risk of infections, burns or other
serious personal injury.
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Cable Number Number of
Size of Chains Links/Chain
1 7
1 / "
4
2 7
2 9
5
/ "
3 13
16
3 15
Carbide Cutting Tip
(If Equipped)
Knocker Collar
Cable
Set Scew
Maximum
(3 mm HEX)
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FlexShaft™ Drain Cleaning Machines
Knocker
Nominal
Pipe Size
1 1 / " to 1 1 / " (32 mm to 38 mm)
4 2
1 1 / " to 2" (38 mm to 50 mm)
2
2" (50 mm)
3" (75 mm)
4" (100 mm)
Collar Spacer
Collar Distance
Do not use with a corded drill. Operating with a
corded drill increases the risk of electrical shock.
Do not allow the chain knocker/end of cable
to stop turning while drill switch is depressed.
This can overstress the cable and may cause
twisting, kinking or breaking of the cable assembly
and may result in serious personal injury.
Practice good hygiene. Do not eat or smoke
while handling or operating the tool. After han-
dling or operating drain cleaning equipment,
use hot, soapy water to wash hands and other
body parts exposed to drain contents. This
will help reduce the risk of health hazards due to
exposure to toxic or infectious material.
Keep hand on the cable assembly whenever
the FlexShaft Machine is running. This provides
better control of the cable and helps prevent twist-
ing, kinking and breaking of the cable and reduces
the risk of injury.
Position the FlexShaft Machine cable outlet
within 3' (1 m) of the drain inlet or properly
support exposed cable assembly when the
distance exceeds 3' (1 m). Greater distances can
cause control problems leading to twisting, kinking
or breaking of the cable. Twisting, kinking or break-
ing cable may cause striking or crushing injuries.
One person must control both the cable as-
sembly and cordless drill. Do not lock drill switch
in the ON position during operation. If the cable
stops rotating, the operator must be able to re-
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Recommended Collar
Distance
1 3 / " (44.5 mm)
4
2 1 / " (63.5 mm)
2
4" (101.6 mm)
4 1 / " (114.3 mm)
2
Knocker Chain
Knocker Collar
Cable End
Flush To
Collar
Set Scew
(3 mm HEX)
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