Operating Instructions - RIDGID K-1500A Manual

Figure 3 – Rear Guide Hose Attachment
4. Attach the rear guide hose by sliding guide hose
adapter onto the guide hose pins (Figure 3).
Do not use machine without rear guide
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hose attached. Prevents cable whipping and possible en-
tanglement and a cleaner job site.
5. Insert first cable into front of machine (female end
first) and push through guide hose until approxi-
mately one foot remains out the front of the machine
(Figure 4).
Figure 4 – Inserting Cable Into Front Of Machine
Never couple more than one cable at a
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time. Cable will extend behind rear guide tube.
6. Select and install the proper tool to the end of the
cable. The T-Slot Coupler allows the tool to be snapped
into the cable coupler (Figure 5). To remove tool, use
the pin key to depress the plunger and slide the cou-
pling apart.
278-104-421.10_REV. A
K-1500A/B, & K-1500SP Drain Cleaning Machines
To Couple Cable
and Tools
Snap Together
Figure 5 – Coupling and Uncoupling Tools
NOTE! Proper Tool Selection
A good rule of thumb is to use a tool at least 1"
smaller than the line to be cleaned. The style of the
tool is determined by the nature of the job and is
left up to the operator.
7. Plug the Drain Cleaning Machine 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
fires, never use an extension cord that is damaged or
does not meet the following requirements:
• The cord has a three-prong plug similar to the de-
scription in the Electrical Safety section.
• The cord is rated as "W" or "W-A" if being used out-
doors.
• The cord has sufficient wire thickness (14 AWG - 50').
If the wire thickness is too small, the cord may overheat,
melting the cord's insulation or causing nearby objects
to ignite.
WARNING
all electrical connections dry and off the ground. Do
not touch plug with wet hands. Test the Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) provided with the electric cord
to insure it is operating correctly. When test button is
pushed in, the indicator light should go OFF. Reactivate
by pushing the reset button in. If indicator light goes ON,
the machine is ready to use. If the GFCI does not func-
tion correctly, do not use the machine.

Operating Instructions

Wear mitts with rivets provided with machine.
Never grasp a rotating cable with a rag or loose fit-
ting cloth that may become wrapped around the
cable causing serious injury.
Always wear eye protection to protect your eyes
To Uncouple Cable and Tools
Insert Pin
To avoid electric shock and electrical
To reduce risk of electrical shock, keep
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Slide Apart
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