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K-375R
1
/
2
″
Cage Machine
Kollmann
Ridge Tool Company
6
missing, misaligned or binding parts as well as any
other conditions which may affect the safe and normal
operation of the machine. If any of these conditions
are present, do not use the Drain Cleaning Machine
until any problem has been repaired.
5. Lubricate the Drain Cleaning Machine, if necessary,
according to the Maintenance Instructions.
6. Use tools and accessories that are designed for your
drain cleaner and meet the needs of your application.
The correct tools and accessories allow you to do the
job successfully and safely. Accessories suitable for
use with other equipment may be hazardous when
used with this drain cleaner.
7. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from all equipment han-
dles and controls. This reduces the risk of injury due
to a tool or control slipping from your grip.
8. Inspect the cutting edges of your tools. If necessary,
have them sharpened or replaced prior to using the
Drain Cleaning Machine. Dull or damaged cutting
tools can lead to binding and cable breakage.
9. Inspect cables and couplings for wear and damage.
Cables should be replaced when they become
severely worn or corroded. A worn cable can be
identified when the outside coils become flat.
Worn or damaged cables can break caus-
ing serious injury.
Machine Set-Up
1. Check work area for:
• Adequate lighting
• Grounded electrical outlet
• Clear path to the electrical outlet that does not con-
tain any sources of heat or oil, sharp edges or
moving parts that may damage electrical cord.
• Dry place for machine and operator. Do not use the
machine while standing in water.
• Flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite.
2. Position the Drain Cleaning Machine within 2
′
of
sewer inlet. Greater distance can result in cable twist-
ing or kinking.
3. Position the air foot switch pedal for easy operator
accessibility. Machine is designed for one person
operation.
4. Make sure FOR/OFF/REV switch is in the OFF position.
5. 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 7). To remove
tool, use the pin key to depress the plunger and slide
the coupling apart.
Figure 7 – Coupling and Uncoupling Tools
NOTE! Proper Tool Selection
The tools provided with this drain cleaner along with a
description of their intended use are shown in Figures 2,
3 and 4. 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.
6. 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
below 50
′
/14 AWG 50
′
- 100
′
). If the wire thickness is
too small, the cord may overheat, melting the cord’s
insulation or causing nearby objects to ignite.
To Couple Cable
and Tools
Snap Together
Insert Pin
Slide Apart
To Uncouple Cable and Tools
WARNING
To prevent serious injury, proper set-up of the machine
and work area is required. The following procedures
should be followed to set-up the machine:
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