RIDGID FlexShaft K9-306 Manual page 10

FlexShaft™ Drain Cleaning Machine
6. Transport the drain cleaning machine to
the work area along a clear path. Adjust
handle if necessary (Figure 4). Move han-
dle latches together and move telescop-
ing handle to desired position. Confirm
that the handle latches engage and the
handle is securely held in position. If han-
dle is moved past latch holes, the handle
buttons will prevent the handle from pull-
ing out. If this occurs, depress buttons to
move handle.
Telescoping Handle
Handle Button
Handle Latches
Figure 4 – Adjusting Telscoping Handle
7. Place the Drain Cleaning Machine as
shown in Figure 5. Machine should sit
squarely and firmly on the ground.
8. Position the Drain Cleaning Machine so
that the cable outlet is within 3' (1 m) of
the drain access. Greater distances from
the drain access increases the risk of
the cable assembly twisting or kinking. If
the FlexShaft Machine cannot be placed
with the cable outlet within 3' (1 m) of the
drain access, extend the drain access
with similar sized pipe and fittings (see
Figure 5). Improper cable assembly sup-
port can allow the cable to kink and twist
and can damage the cable or injure the
operator. Extending the drain back to the
Drain Cleaning Machine also makes it
easier to feed cable assembly into drain.
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Figure 5– Example of Extending Drain Access
to within 3' of Machine Cable Outlet
9. Unclamp the chain knocker and pull ap-
proximately 4' (1.2 m) of cable assembly
out of the machine.
10. Mark the sheath to indicate when the
chain knocker is approaching the drain
opening when withdrawn. This can be
done with tape. This reduces the risk of
the chain knockers coming out of the
drain and whipping around. The distance
depends on the configuration of the drain,
but should be at least 4' (1.2 m) from the
chain knocker.
11. Ensure chain knocker is properly in-
stalled (see Installing/Adjusting Chain
Knocker).
12. Insert chain knocker end at least 1' (0.3 m)
into drain.
13. Evaluate the work area and determine if
any barriers are needed to keep bystand-
ers away from the drain cleaning ma-
chine and work area. The drain cleaning
process can be messy, and bystanders
can distract the operator.
14. Position the foot switch for easy acces-
sibility. You must be able to hold and
control the cable, control the foot switch,
and reach the REV/O-OFF/FOR switch.
15. Confirm that the REV/O-OFF/FOR switch
is in the O-OFF position.
16. Run the cord along a clear path. With
dry hands, plug the drain cleaner into a
properly grounded outlet. Some GFCIs
may need to be reset every time they are
plugged in. Reset GFCI if needed. Keep
all connections dry and off the ground. If
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