Install Instructions

K-1500G Drain Cleaning Machine
Ridge Tool Company 3
for control when machine is running. Overstressing
cables because of obstruction may cause twisting,
kinking or breaking of the cable and result in serious
injury.
• Position machine within three feet of inlet. Use
front end guide hose when it is difficult to locate
the machine near the access or clean-out. Greater
distances can result in cable twisting or kinking.
• Do not operate machine in (REV) reverse. Operating
machine in reverse can result in cable damage and is
used only to back tool out of an obstruction.
• Operate machine from the side with the cable
clutch. Allows for better control of the machine.
• Use rear guide hose. Prevents cable from whipping
and picking up debris.
• Never operate machine with belt guard removed.
Fingers can be caught between the belt and pulley.
• Be careful when cleaning drains where cleaning
compounds have been used. Avoid direct contact
with skin and eyes. Serious burns can result from
some drain cleaning compounds.
• Machine is made to clean drain lines 2wto 10wdi-
ameter. Follow instructions in Operator’s Manual
on machine uses. Other uses may increase the risk of
injury.
• Use caution when handling gasoline. Refuel in
well-ventilated area. Do not overfill fuel tank and do
not spill fuel. Make sure tank cap is closed prop-
erly. Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive
under certain conditions.
• Never run the engine in an enclosed or confined
area. Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide
gas; exposure may cause loss of consciousness and
may lead to death. Exhaust also contains chemicals
that the State of California believes may cause cancer
or reproductive harm.
• Be careful not to touch the muffler while it is hot.
To avoid severe burns or fire hazards, let the en-
gine cool before transporting or storing it indoors.
The muffler becomes very hot during operation and re-
mains hot for a while after stopping the engine.
Description, Specifications and
Standard Equipment
Description
The RIDGID K-1500G Drain Cleaning Machine is de-
signed to clean 2wto 10wlines in diameter and 300 feet
in length. Machine is driven by a 6 HP gasoline engine
and has a transmission with three forward speeds and
one reverse.
Machine is designed to use sectional-type cable that
has a quick coupling system for disconnecting tools.
The cable is manually fed in and out of the machine
and the rotation of the cable is controlled by a clutch han-
dle. The cable stops instantly when the clutch handle is
released.
Specifications
Line Capacity.................2wthrough 10wlines,
300vin distance using
7
/
8
wor
1
1
/
4
wcable
Clutch ............................Instant Acting
Cable Speed
Transmission has three FORWARD speeds and one
REVERSE. Use 3rd gear, 500 RPM for most drain clean-
ing applications. A slower cable speed, 2nd or 1st gear,
may be more effective depending on the nature of the ob-
struction.
1st Gear.........................333 RPM
2nd Gear .......................425 RPM
3rd Gear ........................500 RPM
REVERSE .....................250 RPM
Engine ...........................6 HP Gasoline Engine with
Reversible gear transmission
and automatic throttle control
NOTE! Use only NO-LEAD gasoline in engine
Weight ...........................190 Lbs.