Operating Instructions - RIDGID K-40 Manual

K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine
12. Position the foot switch for easy accessibility. You
must be able to hold and control the cable, control the
foot switch, and reach the FOR/OFF/REV switch.
13. Confirm that the FOR/OFF/REV switch is in the OFF
position.
14. If using a battery tool, with dry hands insert a fully
charged battery into machine.
If using a corded machine, run the cord along the clear
path. With dry hands plug the drain cleaner into a
properly grounded outlet. Keep all connections dry and
off the ground. If the power cord is not long enough,
use an extension cord that
• Is in good condition
• Has a three prong plug similar to that supplied on
the drain cleaner
• Is rated for outdoor use and contains a W or W-A in
the cord designation (i.e. SOW).
• Has sufficient wire size (16 AWG for 50' or less, 14
AWG for 50' – 100' long). Undersized wires can
overheat, melting the insulation or causing a fire or
other damage.
When using an extension cord, the GFCI on the drain
cleaner does not protect the extension cord. If the out-
let is not GFCI protected, it is advisable to use a
plug in type GFCI between the outlet and the exten-
sion cord to reduce the risk of shock if there is a
fault in the extension cord.

Operating Instructions

WARNING
Always wear eye protection to protect your eyes
against dirt and other foreign objects.
Only wear RIDGID drain cleaning gloves. Never
grasp the rotating cable with anything else, includ-
ing a glove or a rag. They can become wrapped
around the cable, causing serious injury.
When cleaning drains that might contain hazardous
chemicals or bacteria, wear appropriate protective
equipment, such as goggles, face shields or res-
pirators, to prevent burns and infections. For extra
protection from chemicals and bacteria on the
machine and in the work area, wear latex, rub-
ber or other liquid barrier gloves under the RIDGID
drain cleaning gloves. Rubber soled, non-slip shoes
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can help prevent slipping and electric shock, es-
pecially on wet surfaces.
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. Wearing RIDGID drain cleaning gloves, pull cable
out of machine and feed into drain. Push cable as far
into drain as it will go. At least one foot of cable must
be in drain so that the end of the cable will not come
out of the drain and whip around when you start the
machine.
3. Assume a proper operating position.
• Be sure you can control the ON/OFF action of the
foot switch and can quickly release the foot switch
if needed. Do not step on foot switch yet.
• Be sure that you have good balance, do not have to
over reach, and cannot fall on the foot switch, drain
cleaning machine, the drain or other hazards.
• You must be able to place at least one hand on the
cable at all times to control and support the cable
as it feeds into the drain and blockage.
• You must be able to reach the FOR/OFF/REV
switch.
This operating position will help to maintain control of
the cable and machine. See Figures 9 and 13.
4. Move the FOR/OFF/REV switch to the FOR (FOR-
WARD) position. Do not depress the foot switch
yet. FOR/OFF/REV refers to the cable rotation and
not to the direction of cable movement. Do not rotate
the cable in reverse except as specifically described
in these instructions. Running the drain cleaner in
REV can damage the cable.
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