RIDGID K-4310 FXP Manual page 17

the machine is running. This provides better control
of the cable and helps prevent twisting, kinking and
breaking of the cable. Twisting, kinking or breaking
cable may cause striking or crushing injuries.
Position machine cable outlet within 3' (0.9 m) of
the drain inlet or properly support exposed cable
when the distance exceeds 3' (0.9 m). Greater dis-
tances can cause control problems leading to
twisting, kinking or breaking of the cable. Twisting,
kinking or breaking cable may cause striking or
crushing injuries.
One person must control both the foot switch and
cable. If the cutter stops rotating, the operator
must be able to release the foot switch to pre-
vent twisting, kinking and breaking of the cable.
Twisting, kinking or breaking cable may cause
striking or crushing injuries.
Follow operating instructions to reduce the risk of
injury from twisted or broken cables, cable ends
whipping around, machine tipping, chemical burns,
infections and other causes.
1. Make sure that machine and work area is properly
set-up and that the work area is free of bystanders
and other distractions.
2. Pull cable out of drum and feed into drain. If needed,
loosen AUTOFEED knob. Push cable as far into drain
as it will go. At least one foot (.3 m) of cable must be
in drain so that the end of the cable will not come out
of the drain and whip around when the machine is
started.
Directly route the cable from the outlet of machine
to the drain opening, minimizing exposed cable and
changes in direction. Do not tightly bend the cable
– this can increase the risk of twisting or breaking.
Assume a proper operating position to help maintain
control of the cable and machine (see Figure 17):
• Be sure you can control the ON/OFF action of the
foot switch and can quickly release the foot switch
if needed. Do not press foot switch yet.
• You must be able to place at least one RIDGID
drain cleaning glove covered hand on the cable to
always control and support the cable.
• Be sure that you have good balance, do not have
to overreach, and cannot fall on the foot switch,
machine, the drain or other hazards.
• You must be able to reach the main ON/OFF switch
and FOR/OFF/REV switch.
This operating position will help to maintain control of
the cable and machine.
999-995-420.10_REV A
K-4310 FXP Drum Machine
Figure 17 – Proper Operating Position
3. Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON position. Move
the FOR/OFF/REV switch to the FOR (FORWARD)
position. Do not depress the foot switch yet. "FOR"
and "REV" refers to the drum/cable rotation and not
to the direction of cable movement. Do not rotate
the cable in REV (reverse) except as specifically
described in these instructions. Running the machine
in REV can damage the cable.
AUTOFEED AUTOFEED
Advance
Retrieve
AUTOFEED
Lever
AUTOFEED
Knob
Cable
Retrieve
Cable
Advance
Figure 18 – Cable Movement in FOR (Forward Rotation)
NOTE: If Machine is set for REV (Reverse Rotation) AUTO-
FEED advance and retrieve direction are opposite.
FOR (Forward
Rotation)
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