Operating Machine In Reclined Position - RIDGID 60062R Manual

NOTE! When running
pigtail to avoid premature failure of the AUTO -
FEED bearings. To change a pigtail, see Pigtail
Removal and Installation section.

Operating Machine in Reclined Position

The machine can be operated in the reclined position to
access overhead waste lines. The K-7500 provides two
angles of operation. The lowest angle occurs when the
machine rests on its handles. A more moderate angle of
operation occurs when the machine rests on the stair
climber in the upright position.
WARNING
front of the machine, the cable will have a greater ten-
dency to twist or kink. Use a front guide hose or properly
support exposed cable.
Drum Removal & Installation Procedure
Make sure FOR/OFF/REV switch is in the OFF posi-
tion and machine is unplugged from power source.
Removal
1. Set kickstand in the operating position to keep the ma-
chine from moving.
2. Loosen the top AUTOFEED knob to make sure the
top bearing is not in contact with the cable and re-
move the cutter.
3. Loosen the two T-shaped mounting knobs located on
the drum side of the AUTOFEED assembly. It is not
necessary to remove the knobs, just loosen enough
to allow the AUTOFEED assembly to slide off the front
support. Slide the assembly off the cable also.
4. Push down on motor table handle to release belt
tension and slip the belt off the drum (Figure 18) .
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Figure 18 – Release Belt Tension
Figure 19 – Removing Rear Support Bolt
5. At the back of the machine, remove the rear support
bolt located in the center of the rear support. (This fas-
tens the drum assembly to the machine frame)
(Figure 19).
6. The assembly can now be removed by grasping the
drum via the holes on the drum front and sliding the
assembly off the mounting boss.
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