User Guide

K-3800 Drain Cleaning Machine
Ridge Tool Company 7
Operating Instructions
WARNING
Wear gloves provided with machine. Never grasp
a rotating cable with a rag or loose fitting cloth
glove that may become wrapped around the cable,
causing serious injury.
Always wear eye protection to protect your eyes
against dirt and other foreign objects. Wear rubber
soled, non-slip shoes.
Be very careful when cleaning drains where clean-
ing compounds have been used. Wear gloves when
handling cable and avoid direct contact to the
skin and especially the eyes and facial area as se-
rious burns can result.
Always assume the correct operating pos-
ture in order to maintain proper balance (Figure 7). Should
an unexpected situation arise, this posture provides you
with the opportunity to safely keep control of the ma-
chine and cable.
• Be sure you can quickly remove your foot from the
foot switch.
• Hand must be on the cable to control its twisting ac-
tion when it hits an obstruction.
• Keep hands away from rotating drum. Do not reach
into drum unless machine is unplugged.
Figure 7 – Proper Operating Position
6. Select and install the proper tool to the end of the
cable. The T-Slot Coupler allows the tool to be
snapped into the cable coupler (Figure 6). To re-
move tool, use the pin key to depress the plunger and
slide the coupling apart.
Figure 6 – Coupling and Uncoupling Tools
NOTE! Proper Tool Selection
A good rule of thumb is to use a tool at least 1″
smaller than the line to be cleaned. The style of the
tool is determined by the nature of the job and is
left up to the operator.
7. Plug the Drain Cleaning Machine into the electrical
outlet, making sure to position the power cord along
the clear path selected earlier. If the power cord
does not reach the outlet, use an extension cord in
good condition.
To avoid electric shock and electrical
fires, never use an extension cord that is damaged or
does not meet the following requirements:
• The cord has a three-prong plug similar to shown in
Electrical Safety section.
• The cord is rated as “W” or “W-A” if being used out-
doors.
• The cord has sufficient wire thickness (16 AWG - 100′).
If the wire thickness is too small, the cord may overheat,
melting the cord’s insulation or causing nearby objects
to ignite.
To reduce risk of electrical shock, keep all
electrical connections dry and off the ground. Do not
touch plug with wet hands. Test the Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) provided with the electric cord to insure
it is operating correctly. When test button is pushed in, the
indicator light should go off. Reactivate by pushing the
reset button in. If indicator light goes on, the machine is
ready to use. If the GFCI does not function correctly, do
not use the machine.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
To Couple Cable
and Tools
Snap Together Insert Pin Slide Apart
To Uncouple Cable and Tools