Troubleshooting - RIDGID K-750 Operator's Manual

K-750 Drain Cleaning Machine
Chart 1 Trouble Shooting
PROBLEM
Cable kinking or breaking.
Drum stops while pedal is
depressed. Restarts when
pedal is re-depressed.
Drum turns in one direc-
tion but not the other.
Ground Fault Circuit Inter-
rupter Trips when machine
is plugged in or when foot
pedal is depressed.
POSSIBLE REASONS
Cable is being forced.
Cable used in incorrect pipe diameter.
Motor switched to reverse.
Cable exposed to acid.
Cable worn out.
Hole in pedal or hose.
Hole in diaphragm switch.
Faulty reverse switch.
Damaged power cord.
Short circuit in motor
Faulty Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter.
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SOLUTION
Do Not Force Cable! Let the cutter do the work.
" cables in 3" to 6" lines,
Use /
5
8
10" lines,
Use reverse only if cable gets caught in pipe.
Clean and oil cables routinely.
If cable is worn, replace it.
Replace damaged component.
If no problem found with pedal or hose, replace
diaphragm switch.
Replace switch.
Replace cord set.
Take motor to authorized service center.
Replace cord set that includes a Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter.
" cables in 4" to
/
3
4
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