User Guide

Description, Specifications
And Standard Equipment
Description
The RIDGID K-3800 Drain Cleaning Machine will clean
drain lines up to 4″ in diameter and 100 feet in length.
Drum provided with the machine holds up to 100 feet of
3
/
8
″ cable or 90 feet of
1
/
2
″ cable. An optional sink drum
holds 50 feet of
5
/
16
″ cable. Both drums include an inner-
drum to guard against cable flip-over. Designed to clean
sink lines, floor drains and roof vents.
The drum is driven by a
1
/
10
HP universal series motor that
has a grounded electrical system. An integral Ground
Fault Interrupter (GFCI) is built into the line cord and a
pneumatic foot actuator provides ON/OFF control of the
motor. When the cable hits a blockage, the motor gears
down automatically to provide more power and greater op-
erator control.
The cable is manually fed in and out of the drain. An
optional autofeed is available that will advance or retract
the cable. Drum tilt-adjusts to provide proper cable feed
angle. The cable has a quick change coupling system for
connecting tools. The drum separates from the motor
frame for two-hand transport.
Specifications
Line Capacity...............Depends on choice of cable.
Refer to the following chart
for recommendations.
Drum Capacity
Standard Cable Drum....100′ of
3
/
8
″ Cable
90′ of
1
/
2
″ Cable
Sink Drum......................50′ of
5
/
16
″ Cable
Motor
Type ..............................115V/50-60 Hz, Reversible,
Universal AC Motor. 220-240V
Available Upon Request
Rating............................
1
/
10
HP
Amps .............................2
Weight (machine only) ...35 lbs. (15.9 kgs)
Length ...........................19″ (48 cm)
Height............................17″ (43 cm)
Width .............................14″ (36 cm)
Standard Equipment
K-3800 w/C-31 Cable, Cat. No. 53112 includes:
• K-3800 Machine
• C-31,
3
/
8
″ x 50′′ Inner Core Cable
• T-202 Bulb Auger
• T-205 “C” Cutter 1
3
/
8
″
• T-211 Spade Cutter
• A-13 Pin Key
• Pair Gloves
K-3800 w/C-32, Cat. No. 53117 includes:
• K-3800 Machine
• C-32,
3
/
8
″ x 75′ Inner-Core Cable
• T-202 Bulb Auger
• T-205 “C” Cutter
• T-211 Spade Cutter
• A-13 Pin Key
• Pair Gloves
K-3800 w/C-45, Cat. No. 53122 includes:
• K-3800 Machine
• C-45,
1
/
2
″ x 75′ Inner-Core Cable
• T-102 Funnel Auger
• T-142 Blade Cutter
• T-107 Spade Cutter
• A-12 Pin Key
• Pair Gloves
K-3800 w/C-46, Cat. No. 53127 includes:
• K-3800 Machine
• C-46,
1
/
2
″ x 90′ Inner-Core Cable
• T-102 Funnel Auger
• T-142 Blade Cutter
• T-107 Spade Cutter
• A-12 Pin Key
• Pair Gloves
Ridge Tool Company4
K-3800 Drain Cleaning Machine
Line Size Distance
Cable Size in. mm ft. M
1
/
4
″ Cable
3
/
4
- 1
1
/
4
19 - 32 35 10.6
5
/
16
″ Cable
3
/
4
- 1
1
/
2
19 - 38 50 15.2
3
/
8
″ Cable 1
1
/
2
- 3 38 - 75 100 30.0
1
/
2
″ Cable 2 - 4 50 - 100 90 27.0
Recommended Line Size and Distance
Catalog Model
No. No. Description
55002 A-380 Std Drum for
3
/
8
″,
1
/
2
″ Cable
55007 A-381 Sink Drum for
5
/
16
″,
1
/
4
″ Cable
41937 — Pair of Gloves
59230 A-13 Pin Key for
3
/
8
″ Cable
59225 A-12 Pin Key for
1
/
2
″ Cable
55017 — Transport Cart
55012 A-381-A Sink Drum w/25′ x
5
/
16
″ Inner
Core Cable
60087 — K3800 Power Feed
Accessories