K-40/K-40AF/K-40B Manual Drain Cleaning Machine WARNING Read this Operator’s Manual carefully before using this tool. Failure to understand and follow the contents of this manual may result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.
K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine Table of Contents Recording Form for Machine Serial Number ..............................................................................................................1 General Safety Information Work Area Safety ........................................................................................................................................................2 Electrical Safety.................................................................................................
K-40, K-40AF, K-40B Drain Cleaning Machine with Guide Hose and AUTOFEED K-40 Drain Cleaner Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate. Serial No.
K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine Safety Symbols In this operator’s manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to communicate important safety information. This section is provided to improve understanding of these signal words and symbols. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine use a tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. • Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts. • Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is OFF before plugging in.
K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine tance exceeds two feet. Greater distances can cause control problems leading to twisting, kinking or breaking of the cable. • One person must control both the cable and the foot switch. If the cutter stops rotating, the operator must be able to turn the machine motor off to prevent twisting, kinking and breaking of the cable. • Do not operate the machine in REV (reverse) rotation except as described in this manual.
K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine FWD/OFF/REV switch controls drum and cable rotation and a pneumatic foot switch provides ON/OFF control of the motor. The K-40 is offered in both AUTOFEED and manual versions. The AUTOFEED is integral to the four foot long front guide hose. The AUTOFEED allows the cable to be advanced and retrieved at a rate of 6 feet per minute.
K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine Standard Equipment All K-40 Drain Cleaning Machines come with one pair of RIDGID Drain Cleaning Gloves. NOTICE This machine is made to clean drains. If properly used it will not damage a drain that is in good condition and properly designed, constructed and maintained. If the drain is in poor condition, or has not been properly designed, constructed and maintained, the drain cleaning process may not be effective or could cause damage to the drain.
K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine 2. Make sure that the drain cleaning machine is unplugged or the battery is removed. If a corded tool, inspect the power cord, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) and plug for damage or modification, such as a missing grounding prong. If a battery tool, inspect the batteries for any damage. If any damage or modifications are found, do not use the tool or batteries until the cord or batteries have been properly repaired or replaced.
K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine 10. Make sure that the FOR/OFF/REV switch is set to the OFF position. 11. With dry hands, plug cord into properly grounded outlet or insert fully changed battery into tool. For a corded tool, test the GFCI provided in the electrical cord to insure that it is operating correctly. When the test button is pushed in, the indicator light should go off. Reactivate by pushing the reset button in. If the indicator light goes on, the GFCI is functioning properly.
K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine 4. Confirm that the equipment to be used has been properly inspected. 10. Select proper tool for the conditions. Most of the cable choices for the K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine incorporate a bulb auger end configuration. This is a good choice for use in small secondary drain lines. Use of a bulb auger allows the obstruction to be probed and fiberous blockages to be pulled out of the line. 5. If needed, place protective covers in the work area.
K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine 12. 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. 13. Confirm that the FOR/OFF/REV switch is in the OFF position. 14. If using a battery tool, with dry hands insert a fully charged battery into machine. If using a corded machine, run the cord along the clear path. With dry hands plug the drain cleaner into a properly grounded outlet.
K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine Using Manual Feed Machine Grasp the cable with both gloved hands and pull a short section (6" - 12") of cable from the drum so that there is a slight bow in the cable. Gloved hands must be on the cable to control and support the cable. Improper cable support can allow the cable to kink or twist and can damage the cable or injure the operator. See Figure 11.
K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine moved completely past the blockage (or blockages), and the drain is flowing. While working the blockage, the tool and cable may become clogged with debris and cuttings from the blockage. This can prevent further progress. The cable and tool need to be retrieved from the drain and the debris removed. See section on “Retrieving the Cable”. Handling a stuck tool Place the FOR/OFF/REV in the OFF position and with dry hands unplug the machine or remove the battery.
K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine to protect the fixture from damage and contain the liquid thrown off the cable as it is retrieved from the drain. If the AUTOFEED is not kept within 6" of the drain opening, the cable will not be properly supported and may allow the cable to twist, kink or break. Advance When using a machine with a front guide hose, pay attention to how the guide hose feels in your hand and watch the drum rotation.
K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine feel this wind up and control the cable. As you feel the cable wind up or if the tool stops turning, immediately release the advance feed and depress the retrieve feed lever to free the tool from the blockage. Don’t keep the cable rotating if the tool is stuck in a blockage. If the tool stops turning and the drum keeps rotating, the cable can twist, kink or break.
K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine AUTOFEED Changing Cable Weekly remove the AUTOFEED mechanism from the AUTOFEED hand grip and clean and lubricate. Changing Inner Drum 1. Lift both AUTOFEED levers and push the cable through the AUTOFEED. The K-40 is supplied with an inner drum that fits snugly inside a two-piece drum that allows easy change-out of cable. To access the inner drum feature: 2.
K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine long section of the torque arm lies against the outer wall of inner drum. Coil the cable into the inner drum CLOCKWISE (See Figure 21). Figure 19 – Twist Drum Apart 4. Remove the inner drum, with cable, out of the drum back and pull cable through drum front. 5. Reverse process to install inner drum. Inspect condition of gasket on drum front and replace if necessary. This prevents liquid leakage from drum. Loading Cable into Inner Drum 1.
K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine Batteries Cables 5/16″ (8mm) Bulb Auger 5/16″ (8mm) Drop Head 3/8″ (10mm) Catalog No. Model No. 62225 56782 89400 56792 95847 C-1 C-1IC C-21 C-13IC C-13ICSB 62235 56787 C-2 C-2IC 89405 56797 C-22 C-23IC 25′ (7.6m) w/Drop Head Auger 25′ (7.6m) Inner Core w/Drop Head Auger 50′ (15.2m) w/Drop Head Auger 35′ (10.7m) w/Drop Head Auger 62245 62250 62260 96037 C-4 C-5 C-6 C-61C 25′ (7.6m) w/Male Coupling 35′ (10.7m) w/Bulb Auger 35′ (10.7m) w/Male Coupling 35′ (10.
K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine Chart 1 Trouble Shooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION Cable is being forced. Do Not Force Cable! Let the cutter do the work. Cable used in incorrect pipe diameter. Use correct cable. Motor switched to reverse. Use reverse only if cable gets caught in pipe. Cable exposed to acid. Clean and oil cables routinely. Cable worn out. If cable is worn, replace it. Cable not properly supported. Support cable properly, see instructions.
