User Guide

K-400 Drain Cleaning Machine
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Replacing Cable
To Remove Cable From Drum
1. Pull out excess cable from drum allowing
access to cable bracket.
2. Loosen screws on back of drum that fas-
ten cable clamps (Figure 17) and back
plate against back wall of drum.
3. Pull end of old cable from drum and dis-
card.
To Install Replacement Cable
1. To make cable installation easier, com-
pletely uncoil new cable before proceed-
ing. Use caution when removing the cable
from the package. The cable is under ten-
sion and could strike the user. Adding a 30
degree bend about 4" (100mm) from the
drum end of cable will facilitate it entering
the drum.
2. Insert about 24" (0.8m) of cable through
the guide tube into the drum. Cable
should coil into the drum in a count er-
clockwise direction (Figure 18).
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.
Optional Equipment
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury, only
use optional equipment specifically de-
signed and recommended for use with
the RIDGID K-400 Drain Cleaning Ma -
chine, such as those listed.
For a complete listing of RIDGID optional e-
quip ment available for this tool, see the RIDGID
Catalog online at RIDGID.com or call Ridge
Tool Technical Service Depart ment (800) 519-
3456.
Machine Storage
The drain cleaner and cables
must be kept dry and indoors or well covered
if kept outdoors. Store the machine in a locked
area that is out of reach of children and people
unfamiliar with drain cleaners. This machine
can cause serious injury in the hands of un-
trained users.
Service and Repair
WARNING
Improper service or repair can make at-
tachments unsafe to operate.
The “Maintenance Instructions” will take care
of most of the service needs of this machine.
Any problems not addressed by this section
WARNING
Catalog Model Weight
No. No. Description lb. kg
87577 C-31IW 50' (15m) IW Cable 18 8.2
87582 C-32IW 75' (23m) IW Cable 26 11.8
87587 C-33IW 100' (30m) IW Cable 34 15.4
91037 — Repair End for
3
/
8
" IW Cable 0.5 0.2
87592 C-44IW 50' (15m) IW Cable 27 12.2
87597 C-45IW 75' (23m) IW Cable 39 17.7
91042 — Repair End for
1
/
2
" IW Cable 0.6 0.3
IW (Integral Wound) Solid Core Cables
1
/
2
" 12mm
3
/
8
" 10mm
Catalog Model Weight
No. No. Description lb. kg
41937 — RIDGID Drain Cleaning
1
/
2
0.2
Gloves, Leather
70032 — RIDGID Drain Cleaning
Gloves, PVC
59230 A-13 Pin Key For
3
/
8
" Cable ——
26773 — K-400 AUTOFEED Assembly 3.14 1.42
26778 — Guide Hose 21
Catalog Model Replacement
No. No. Description Blade(s)
62995 T-202 Bulb Auger, 1
1
/
8
" O.D. —
63065 T-217 Drop Head, 4" Long —
63005 T-205 “C” Cutter 1
3
/
8
" 97835
63010 T-206 Funnel Auger, 3" Long —
63035 T-211 Spade Cutter, 1
3
/
8
" 97825
49002 T-260 Tool Set (3/8"- K-400) —
– T-202 Bulb Auger
– T-205 “C” Cutter
– T-211 Spade Cutter
– A-13 Pin Key
Tools and Replacement Blades – Fits
3
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8
" and ½" Cables
Fits C-31IW, C-32IW, C-33IW, C-44IW and C-45IW