K-375R
1
/
2
″
Cage Machine
Kollmann
Ridge Tool Company
7
To reduce risk of electrical shock, keep all
electrical connections dry and off the ground. Do not
touch plug with wet hands. Test the Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) provided with the electric cord to insure
it is operating correctly. When test button is pushed in, the
indicator light should go off. Reactivate by pushing the
reset button in. If indicator light goes on, the machine is
ready to use. If the GFCI does not function correctly, do
not use the machine.
Operating Instructions
Always assume the correct operating pos-
ture in order to maintain proper balance (Figure 8). Should
an unexpected situation arise, this posture provides you
with the opportunity to safely keep control of the machine
and cable.
• Be sure you can quickly remove your foot from the
foot switch.
• Hand must be on the cable to control its twisting
action when it hits an obstruction.
• Keep hands away from rotating drum. Do not reach
into drum unless machine is unplugged.
Figure 8 – Proper Operating Position
1. Pull sufficient cable out of the drum to start tool and
cable into the sewer inlet. Push cable into inlet as far
as it will go.
2. Move FOR/OFF/REV switch into FOR (forward) posi-
tion. Grasp cable with two gloved hands and pull
approximately 1 foot of additional cable out of
machine, building a slight loop of cable between
machine and sewer inlet (Figure 8).
WARNING
Before starting machine, both operator’s gloved
hands must be on the cable.
3. While depressing foot switch to start machine, use
both gloved hands to grasp and push cable into
sewer inlet. Rotating cable will slowly work its way into
line as operator applies downward pressure with
gloved hands on cable loop.
4. Continue to feed the cable into the line until resistance
or obstruction is encountered. This will become appar-
ent to operator as it will be difficult to feed additional
cable into line and/or the cable will have a tendency to
twist sideways in operator’s hands.
5. If cable loads down in the obstruction, relieve load by
pulling back on cable with short, quick jerks to free cut-
ter. Slowly advance cable back into the obstruction.
Repeat this process until the obstruction is clear.
Remember, make sure the cutter is rotating at all
times and never force the cable. If motor turns but the
drum stops, the torque limiter is slipping because of
excessive force.
WARNING
Wear gloves provided with machine. Never grasp a
rotating cable with a rag or loose fitting cloth
glove that may become wrapped around the cable
causing serious injury.
Always wear eye protection to protect your eyes
against dirt and other foreign objects. Wear rubber
soled, non-slip shoes.
Do not operate this machine in drains containing
drain cleaning compounds. Recommend calling a
drain cleaning professional.
WARNING
WARNING