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Figure 8 – Proper Drum Rotation

(FOR Switch Position)

Machine and Work Area

Set-Up

WARNING

Set up the drain cleaning machine and

work area according to these procedures

to reduce the risk of injury from elec-

tric shock, fire, machine tipping, twisted

or broken cables, chemical burns, infec-

tions and other causes, and prevent drain

cleaner damage.

Always wear safety glasses, and other

appropriate protective e quip ment when

setting up your drain cleaner.

1. Check work area for:

• Adequate lighting.

• Flammable liquids, vapors or dust that

may ignite. If present, do not work in

area until sources have been identified

and corrected. The drain cleaner is not

explosion proof and can cause sparks.

• Clear, level, stable dry place for ma-

chine and operator. Do not use the ma -

chine while standing in wa ter. If needed,

remove the water from the work area.

• Properly grounded electrical outlet of

the correct voltage. Check machine se-

rial plate for required voltage. A three-

prong or GFCI outlet may not be prop-

K-400 Drain Cleaning Machine

erly grounded. If in doubt, have outlet in-

spected by a licensed electrician.

• Clear path to electrical outlet that does

not contain any potential sources of

damage for the power cord.

• Clear path to transport the drain cleaner

to the work area.

2. Inspect the drain to be cleaned. If possible,

determine the access point(s) to the drain,

the size(s) and length(s) of the drain, dis-

tance to tanks or mainlines, the nature

of the blockage, presence of drain clean-

ing chemicals or other chemicals, etc. If

chemicals are present in the drain, it is im-

portant to understand the specific safety

measures required to work around those

chemicals. Contact the chemical manufac-

turer for required information.

If needed, remove fixture (water closet,

etc.) to allow access to the drain. Do not

feed the cable through a fixture. This could

damage the drain cleaner and the fixture.

3. Determine the correct equipment for the

application. See Specifications.

Drain cleaners for other applications can

be found by consulting the RIDGID Cata -

log, on line at www.RIDGID.com

4. Make sure machine has been properly in-

spected.

5. If needed, place protective covers in the

work area. The drain cleaning process

can be messy.

Figure 9 – Handle Operation

Warning Label

Handle

Handle Lock

FORWARD

Rotation

Summary of content (12 pages)

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K-400 Drain Cleaning Machine erly grounded. If in doubt, have outlet inspected by a licensed electrician. Warning Label • Clear path to electrical outlet that does not contain any potential sources of damage for the power cord. • Clear path to transport the drain cleaner to the work area. FORWARD Rotation Figure 8 – Proper Drum Rotation (FOR Switch Position) Machine and Work Area Set-Up WARNING 2. Inspect the drain to be cleaned.
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K-400 Drain Cleaning Machine 6. Take the drain cleaning machine to the work area along the clear path. Before moving the machine, make sure that the handle is locked into the up position for transport (see Figure 9). If the machine needs to be lifted, use proper lifting techniques. Use care moving equipment up and down stairs, and be aware of possible slip hazards. Wear appropriate footwear to help prevent slips. 7. Position the drain cleaning machine so that the K-400 cable outlet is within 2 feet (0.
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K-400 Drain Cleaning Machine tracted position, the cutting tool may fall off in use. To remove cutting tool, insert the pin key into the hole in the coupling to depress the plunger and slide the coupling apart (see Figure 12). 11. 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. 12. Confirm that the FOR/OFF/REV switch is in the OFF position. 13. Run the cord along the clear path.
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K-400 Drain Cleaning Machine this can increase the risk of twisting or breaking. 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.
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K-400 Drain Cleaning Machine 3. Depress the foot switch to start the machine. The person controlling the cable must also control the foot switch. Do not operate the drain cleaner with one person controlling the cable and another person controlling the foot switch. This can lead to twisting, kinking and breaking of the cable. 4. With the cable rotating in the FOR (FORWARD) direction, move the AUTOFEED control handle toward the drain, to the ADVANCE position (Figure 14 &15).
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K-400 Drain Cleaning Machine • AUTOFEED operation – Move the AUTOFEED handle towards the machine to the retrieve position to free the cable end from the blockage. Do not keep the cable rotating if the cable is stuck in a blockage. If the cable end stops turning and the drum keeps rotating, the cable can twist, kink or break. Once the cable end is free of the blockage and turning again, you can slowly feed the cable end back into the blockage. Do not try to force the cable end through the blockage.
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K-400 Drain Cleaning Machine Using Machine with a Front Guide Hose cable. Do not try to work the cable by hand with the front guide hose in place. The front guide hose is an optional accessory to help protect fixtures and contain the liquid and debris thrown off of the cable. It can only be used with an AUTOFEED. Using the Front Guide hose can decrease feedback from the cable, making it harder to tell what conditions the cable is encountering. This may increase the possibility of damage to the cable.
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K-400 Drain Cleaning Machine not operate drain cleaner with belt guard removed. 2. Hold the belt tensioner to the side and remove the belt from the drum and pulley. (See Figure 17.) Slide the belt to the front of the machine near the front bearing mount. 3. Remove the bolts and nuts holding the front bearing mount and AUTOFEED (see Figure 5) in place. Pull the drum and front bearing mount forward enough to slide the belt off the machine, between the front bearing mount and the frame. 4.
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K-400 Drain Cleaning Machine Tools and Replacement Blades – Fits 3/8" and ½" Cables Fits C-31IW, C-32IW, C-33IW, C-44IW and C-45IW Figure 18 – Coil Cable Into Drum As Shown 3. Reach inside the drum and maneuver end of cable so that it is between the cable clamp and back plate. The end of the cable should extend at least 3" (75mm) past the clamp. 4. Retighten the screws to clamp the cable against the back plate and back wall of the drum. 5. Feed cable into drum.
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K-400 Drain Cleaning Machine Disposal Parts of the K-400 Drain Cleaning Machine contain valuable materials and can be recycled. There are companies that specialize in recycling that may be found locally. Dispose of the components and any waste oil in compliance with all applicable regulations. Contact your local waste management authority for more information.