RIDGID K-39 Operating Instructions Manual page 4

Drain Cleaner and Work Area
Set-Up
WARNING: To prevent serious injury, proper set-up of the drain cleaner and
work area is required. The following procedures should be followed to set-up
the K-39, K-40 and K-39B.
K-39, K-40 Drain Cleaner:
1. Check work area for:
• Adequate lighting.
• No fl ammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite.
• Clear path to the electrical outlet that does not contain any sources of
heat or oil, sharp edges or moving parts that may damage electrical
cord.
• Dry place for operator.
2. Make sure trigger is not engaged (K-39).
3. Plug the Drain Cleaner into the electrical outlet, making sure to position
the power cord along the clear path selected earlier. If the power cord
does not reach the outlet, use an extension cord in good condition.
WARNING: To avoid electrical shock and electrical fi res, never use an
extension cord that is damaged or does not meet the following requirements:
• The cord is rated for outdoor use if being used outdoors.
• The cord has suffi cient wire thickness (1.5 mm² up to 30m). If the wire
thickness is too small, the cord may overheat, melting the cord's insu-
lation or causing nearby objects to ignite.
WARNING: To reduce risk of electrical shock, keep all electrical connections
dry and off the ground.
Sink Clog Setup:
1. First, remove the sink's P-trap by unscrewing it at both ends. Remember
to place a bucket under the sink to catch backed up water. Clean out any
debris that may be stuck in the P-trap.
2. Place the K-39, K-40 close to the drain pipe that is coming out of the wall
and follow the operating instructions.
Bathtub Clog Setup:
1. Remove the tub's overfl ow cover plate. Pull out all of the stopper linkage
in order to expose the open hole.
CAUTION: DO NOT run the machine through the drain in the bottom of the
tub. ALWAYS go through the tub's overfl ow.
2. Place the K-39, K-40 close to the overfl ow opening and follow the operat-
ing instructions.
Urinal Clog Setup:
1. Remove urinal from wall. Place a bucket under drain to catch any backed
up water. Clean out any debris that may be stuck in urinal. Trying to clean
drain through urinal may damage porcelain.
2. Follow operating instructions below to clean drain.
K-39 Battery Charger Setup
Battery Charging Procedure:
WARNING: Before using the battery charger, read all the instructions
included with the battery and charger.
1. Locate the charger so the cord and charger will not be stepped on,
tripped over or be subjected to damage. Do not expose charger to wet
environment such as rain or snow.
2. Charge battery cartridge in temperatures above 4°C (40°F) and below
41°C (105°F). Store tool and battery cartridge in location where tempera-
tures do not exceed 49°C (120°F) or go below 4°C (40°F). Allow battery
pack to return to room temperature before attempting to charge.
3. Plug the battery charger into the proper A/C voltage source.
WARNING: To avoid electric shock and electrical fi res, never use an
extension cord that is damaged or does not meet the following requirements:
• The cord has pins on line plug that are similar in size and shape to
those of the plug on the charger.
• The cord is rated for outdoor use if being used outdoors
• The cord has suffi cient wire thickness (1.5mm² up to 30m). If the wire
thickness is too small, the cord may overheat, melting the cord's insu-
lation or causing nearby objects to ignite.
4. Before inserting battery pack, remove protective cap then insert battery
pack into charger.
5. When battery cartridge is inserted, the charger's green indicator will
begin to "BLINK". This indicates that the battery is receiving a fast
charge. Fast-charging will automatically stop when the battery pack is
fully charged.
When the indicator light stops " BLINKING" (and becomes a steady green
light) fast charging is complete.
When you begin the charging process of the battery pack, a steady green
light could also mean the battery pack is too hot or too cold.
The purpose of the light is to indicate that the battery pack is fast-charg-
ing. It does not indicate the exact point of full charge. The light will stop
blinking in less time if the battery pack was not completely discharged.
When the battery pack is fully charged, unplug the charger (unless you're
charging another battery pack) and slip the battery pack back into the tool
handle.
To prevent fi re or injury when batteries are not in tool or charger, always
place protective cap onto end of battery pack.
Ridge Tool Company
K-39, K-39B, K-40
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