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Auto-Clean
Drain Cleaning Machine
Model No. K-30
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
serious personal injury.
Drain Cleaner
™
Manual
99 Washington Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Phone 781-665-1400
Toll Free 1-800-517-8431
Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com
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- Page 1 Drain Cleaner Manual 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Auto-Clean ™ Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com Drain Cleaning Machine Model No. K-30 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 serious personal injury.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Auto-Clean™ Drain Cleaning Machine Table of Contents Recording Form for Machine Serial Number ......................1 Safety Symbols ................................2 General Safety Rules Work Area Safety ................................2 Electrical Safety................................2 Personal Safety ................................2 Tool Use and Care ..............................3 Service ..................................3 Specific Safety Information Drain Cleaner Safety ..............................3 Description and Specifications Description ..................................4 Specifications ................................4... -
Page 3: Recording Form For Machine Serial Number
Drain Cleaner Auto-Clean ™ Drain Cleaning Machine Model No. K-30 Auto-Clean™ Drain Cleaner Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate. Serial... -
Page 4: Safety Symbols
Auto-Clean™ Drain Cleaning Machine Safety Symbols In this operator’s manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to communicate important safety information. This section is provided to improve understanding of these signal words and symbols. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. -
Page 5: Personal Safety
Auto-Clean™ Drain Cleaning Machine er tool or these instructions to operate the power Personal Safety tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of un- • Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com- trained users. mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a tool while you are tired or under the influence •... -
Page 6: Description And Specifications Description
Description a rag. They can become wrapped around the cable, causing hand injuries. Only wear latex or rubber gloves The RIDGID ® Auto-Clean Drain Cleaning machine is de- under leather work gloves. Do not use damaged gloves. -
Page 7: Machine Assembly
Auto-Clean™ Drain Cleaning Machine 3. Release the ADVANCE and RETRIEVE levers. ON/OFF/REV 4. Attach the guide hose to the machine by pushing Switch the hose over the nose of the drum cover. (Figure 4) Guide Hose GFCI Foot Switch AUTOFEED ®... -
Page 8: Machine And Work Area Set Up
Auto-Clean™ Drain Cleaning Machine 7. Make sure that the FOR/OFF/REV switch is set to the shock, do not use the machine until the cord has OFF position. been replaced by a qualified repair person. 3. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from all equipment han- 8. - Page 9 • The Auto-Clean drain cleaner is not recommended for use with toilets. • Drain cleaners for other applications can be found by consulting the RIDGID Catalog 4. Make sure machine has been properly inspected. 5. If needed, place protective covers in the work area.
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Page 10: Operating Instructions
Auto-Clean™ Drain Cleaning Machine other liquid barrier gloves under the leather work 9. Evaluate the work area and determine if any barriers gloves. Rubber soled, non-slip shoes can help pre- are needed to keep bystanders away from the drain vent slipping and electric shock, especially on wet cleaner and work area. -
Page 11: Starting Cable In The Drain
Auto-Clean™ Drain Cleaning Machine Grasp the AUTOFEED with one hand and hold it so • Finally, if none of these options work, consider using a that the end of the AUTOFEED is within 6" (15 cm) of smaller diameter or more flexible cable, or a different the drain opening. -
Page 12: Maintenance Instructions
Auto-Clean™ Drain Cleaning Machine ON/OFF/REV switch should be in the ON position – do wind up and control the cable. As you feel the cable not retrieve the cable with the ON/OFF/REV in the REV wind up or if the cable end stops turning, immediately re- position, this can damage the cable. - Page 13 Auto-Clean™ Drain Cleaning Machine 2. Loosen the three screws surrounding the outer drum 9. Flip the drum over and manually feed the cable back into the drum. (Figure 16) housing. (The screws do not need to be completely removed). Remove the drum cover. 3.
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Page 14: Clutch Adjustment
WARNING ulations. Contact your local waste management authority The following RIDGID products have been designed for more information. to function with the Auto-Clean Drain Cleaning Machine. Other accessories suitable for use with... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Auto-Clean™ Drain Cleaning Machine Chart 1 Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION Do Not Force Cable! Let the cutter do the work. Cable kinking or breaking. Cable is being forced. Use correct cable/equipment. Cable used in incorrect pipe diameter. Motor switched to reverse. Use reverse only if cable gets caught in pipe.