Operating Instructions - RIDGID K-50 Manual

4. Position machine as close to line opening as possible
and follow same set-up procedure as described for
" sectional cable.
use with 5 /
8
5. Check that the adapter stops instantly when clutch
handle is pulled upward. If adapter coasts, see Special
Procedures section to adjust brake.

Operating Instructions

WARNING
Wear mitts with rivets provided with machine.
Never grasp a rotating cable with a rag, loose fit-
ting cloth or leather glove that may become
wrapped around the cable causing serious injury.
Always wear eye protection to protect your eyes
against dirt and other foreign objects. Wear rubber
soled, non-slip shoes.
Be very careful when cleaning drains where clean-
ing compounds have been used. Wear gloves when
handling cable and avoid direct contact to the
skin and especially the eyes and facial area as se-
rious burns can result.
Do not operate if clutch handle is damaged or
does not function properly. Clutch is a safety fea-
ture designed to stop rotation of cable or adapters
when released.
CAUTION It is important to know approximate distance
from inlet to main sewer or septic tank. Over-running cable
too far into main sewer or septic tank can cause cables to
knot up and prevent their return through small line.
Cleaning Drain using
1. Assume the correct operating posture in order to
maintain proper balance (Figure 6).
Should an unexpected situation arise,
WARNING
this posture provides you with the opportunity to safely
keep control of the machine and cable.
• Be sure you can quickly release the clutch handle.
• Hand must be on the cable to control its twisting
action when it hits an obstruction.
• Must have access to FOR/OFF/REVERSE switch.
" Sectional Cable
5 /
8
Ridge Tool Company
K-50 Drain Cleaning Machine
Clutch
Handle
Mitten
Cable
FOR/OFF/REV Switch
Figure 6 – Proper Operating Position
2. Without turning the machine on, pull sufficient cable
out of the machine to start tool and cable into the
drain inlet. Push cable into inlet as far as it will go.
3. Pull enough extra cable through machine to form al-
most a half circle between machine and line opening.
4. Hold cable loosely in mitted hand. Put FOR/OFF/RE-
VERSE switch in FOR (forward) position.
NOTE! The motor will start but cable will not rotate.
5. With mitted hand on cable, push down on clutch han-
dle with opposite hand to engage cable. Push down
on top of the cable loop with a definite snap to ad-
vance the cable.
NOTE! A slow or gradual engaging of the clutch handle
causes excessive wear of the jaw set. The clutch
is instant-acting and returning clutch handle to its
original position frees cable instantly.
6. As soon as excess cable has gone into line, release
clutch handle and pull six to ten inches of cable out of
machine with mitted hand.
7. Continue to feed the cable into the line until resistance
or obstruction is encountered. This will become ap-
parent to operator as it will be difficult to feed additional
cable into line and/or the cable will have a tendency to
twist sideways in operator's hands.
8. If cable loads down in the obstruction, relieve load by
pulling back on cable with short, quick jerks to free
cutter. Slowly advance cable back into the obstruc-
tion. Repeat this process until the obstruction is clear.
Remember, make sure the cutter is rotating at all
times and never force the cable. At this point, pro-
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