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K-39/K-39B Operator’s Manual 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Drain Cleaning Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com Machine WARNING! Read this Operator’s Manual carefully before using this tool. Failure to understand and follow the contents of this manual may result in electrical shock, fire and/or •...
K-39/K-39B K-39 and K-39B Cordless Drain Cleaner K-39/K-39B Drain Cleaner Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate. Serial Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot.com...
K-39/K-39B Drain Cleaning Machine General Safety Information Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cord Nameplate WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure Total Length (in feet) Amps to follow all instructions listed below may 0 – 25 26 – 50 51 – 100 result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
• Position K-39/K-39B within one foot of inlet. Greater • Store idle power tools out of the reach of children distances can result in cable twisting or kinking.
Description cal shock or burns. The RIDGID Model K-39 (Figure 1), K-39 AF (Figure 2), • Battery leakage may occur under extreme usage or and K-39 Battery (Figure 3) are hand-held drain cleaners temperature conditions.
K-39 Drain Cleaner Autofeed ......2 Way Autofeed Mechanism C-1IC Cable w/Bulb Auger ( " x 25′) Autofeed NOTE! Table 1 lists 8 combinations of standard equip- ment that are available with the basic K-39 Drain 23508 K-39AF-1 K-39-1 with Autofeed Cleaner. 23513...
Set-Up be stuck in the P-trap. WARNING 2. Place the K-39 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 overflow cover plate. Pull out all of the stopper linkage in order to expose the open hole.
WARNING • The cord has pins on line plug that are similar in size Charge only RIDGID-type batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury. and shape to those of the plug on the charger.
• Adequate lighting NOTE! While using the K-39 AF, you do not need to • Dry place for operator. reverse the direction of the power source to re- • Flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite.
10. Completely release trigger switch just prior to cable emerging from drain opening. Retrieve by hand as head/tool may contain debris and splash work area. Cleaning Drain Line Using K-39 and K-39 Battery With Autofeed 1. Insert cable into drain opening by hand as far as possible before turning machine on.
NOTE! Know how long your run of pipe is prior to clean- power source before loading cable. ing. Running too much cable can damage your Your K-39 and K-39B is supplied with an inner drum equipment and the cable. that fits snugly inside the cable canister that allows easy 5.
4. Store the unit where it is cool and dry. Avoid those areas where the temperature will drop to 0°F or ex- ceed +120°F. About once a year, return your K-39 to the nearest RIDGID Authorized Service Center for the following: • Parts cleaned and inspected.
Nickel-cadmium Batteries Lubrication If equipped with a nickel-cadmium battery, the battery must be collected, recycled or disposed of in an envi- Disassembly of the K-39/K-39B Drain Cleaner monthly for ronmentally sound manner. cleaning and lubrication: 1. Disassemble Manual Unit: a. Remove (2) nose piece screws.
BP12 Cordless Battery Pack cessories suitable for use with other tools may become 17138 BC12 Charger hazardous when used on the K-39/K-39B. To prevent se- 68917 — K-38/K-39 Inner-Drum 89410 C-6429 Carrying Case rious injury, use only the accessories listed below.