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K-375R
1
/
2
″
Cage Machine
Kollmann
Ridge Tool Company
8
WARNING
Do not allow tension to build up in the cable. This
will happen if the cutting tool hits a snag and
stops turning, but the motor and its drum continue
to rotate. Torque builds until the cable suddenly
twists, potentially wrapping around your hand or
arm. This can happen quickly and without warning,
so proceed slowly and carefully as you feed the
cable into the drain. If tool gets hung up in an
obstruction, refer to Reverse Operating Instructions
in the “Special Procedures” section.
6. Once obstruction is cleared, it is recommended that
operator flush debris from line with running water.
Repeat Step 5 several times if necessary for thorough
cleaning job and then work cable through additional
stoppages as required.
7. To retrieve cable from drain line, release foot actuator
and allow machine to come to a complete stop. Pull
one to two feet of cable from sewer and manually
push back into the machine. This procedure should be
continued until it is apparent that tool is just inside
sewer inlet.
Never retract tool from sewer inlet while
cable is rotating. Tool can whip causing serious injury.
NOTE! It is recommended that a continuous flush of
water be used to clean the cable and tool as
they are retrieved.
8. Turn FOR/OFF/REV switch to OFF position and
remove cord from power source.
9. Pull remaining cable and tool from sewer and hand
feed cable back into machine.
Special Procedures
Reverse Operating Instructions
Use REVERSE only to free a tool caught in an obstruc-
tion. If this should occur, immediately remove foot from
foot switch and allow machine to come to a full and
complete stop. Tighten screw on nose of machine so that
it firmly captures cable to avoid kinks occurring inside the
drum. Place FOR/OFF/REV switch to REV (Reverse)
position. Grasp cable with gloved hands and pull while
tapping foot switch. When tool is dislodged, place
FOR/OFF/REV switch to FOR (Forward) position, loosen
set screw on nose of machine and follow normal oper-
ating procedures.
Never operate this machine in REV
(reverse) for any other purpose. Operating in reserve can
damage a cable and cause serious injury.
Drum Removal
WARNING
FOR/OFF/REV switch should be OFF and machine
unplugged before removing or installing drum.
1. Disengage the V-belt drive from the drum (Figures 9
and 10).
2. Rotate the drum so that the release pin is in the 12
o’clock position and is easily accessible (Figure 11).
Figure 11 – Rotate drum so release pin is easily accessible.
Figure 12 – Lift release pin UPWARD to release drum
lock mechanism.
Figure 10 – With belt tension
released, slip belt off drum
Figure 9 – Push down on
motor to release spring ten-
sion on belt
WARNING
WARNING