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K-45 Drain Cleaning Machine

Chart 1 Troubleshooting

Cable kinking or breaking.

Cable turns in one direc-
tion but not the other.

Ground Fault Circuit
Inter rupter (GFCI) trips
when ma chine is
plugged in or when
switch is depressed.

AUTOFEED doesn’t work.

Machine wobbles or vi-
brates while cleaning
drain.

Cable is being forced.

Cable used in incorrect pipe diameter.

Motor switched to reverse.

Cable exposed to acid.

Cable worn out.

Cable not properly supported.

Faulty FOR/REV switch.

Damaged power cord.

Short circuit in motor.

Faulty Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).

Moisture in motor, switch or on plug.

AUTOFEED full of debris.

AUTOFEED needs lubrication.

Cable not evenly distributed.

Do Not Force Cable! Let the cutter do the work.

Use correct cable/equipment.

Use reverse only if cable gets caught in pipe.

Clean cables routinely.

If cable is worn, replace it.

Support cable properly, see instructions.

Replace switch.

Replace cord set.

Take motor to authorized service center.

Replace cord set that includes a Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter.

Take drain cleaner to an Authorized Service Center.

Clean AUTOFEED.

Lubricate AUTOFEED.

Pull all cable out and refeed in, evenly distribute.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE REASONS

SOLUTION

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Page 1: ...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 Drain Cleaner Manual www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187 ...

Page 2: ...nt 5 Pre Operation Inspection 6 Machine and Work Area Set Up 7 Operating Instructions 8 Operation 9 Feeding The Cable Into The Drain 9 Maintenance Instructions 11 Cleaning 11 Cables 12 AUTOFEED 12 Changing Cables Changing Inner Drum 12 Loading Cable Into Inner Drum 13 Loading Cable Without Changing The Inner Drum 13 Accessories 14 Machine Storage 14 Service and Repair 14 Disposal 15 Troubleshootin...

Page 3: ...ain product serial number which is located on nameplate Serial No 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 www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187 ...

Page 4: ...rating a power tool in a damp location is un avoidable use a ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI protected supply Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock 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 i...

Page 5: ...power tools Such preventive safety measures re duce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the pow er tool or these instructions to operate the power K 45 Drain Cleaning Machine tool Power tools are dangerous in the hands of un trained users Maintain power tools Check for misalignment or binding ...

Page 6: ...work gloves Do not use damaged gloves Do not allow the end of cable to stop turning while the machine is running This can overstress the cable and may cause twisting kinking or breaking of the cable Position machine so that the cable outlet is within 12 30 cm of the drain inlet or properly support exposed cable when the distance exceeds 12 30 cm Greater distances can cause control problems leading...

Page 7: ... it will not damage a drain that is in good condi tion 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 The best way to determine the condition of a drain before cleaning is through visual inspection with a camera Improper...

Page 8: ...Presence and readability of the warning label see Figure 2 Any other condition which may prevent safe and normal operation If any problems are found do not use the drain cleaner until the problems have been repaired 5 Inspect cable for wear and damage Look for Obvious flats worn into the outside of the cable cable is made from round wire and profile should be round Multiple or excessively large ki...

Page 9: ...eded place protective covers in the work area The drain cleaning process can be messy 6 Determine if the K 45 cable outlet can be placed within 6 15cm of the drain opening If not the drain opening will need to be extended using similar size pipe and fittings so that the K 45 cable outlet can be placed within 6 15cm of the drain opening See Figure 6 Improper cable support can allow the cable to kin...

Page 10: ... RIDGID Catalog and on line at www RIDGID com or www RIDGID eu 9 If needed install the tool to the end of the cable The T slot coupler allows the cutting tool to be snapped into the cable coupler As the cutting tool is installed make sure that the spring loaded plunger in the coupling on the end of the cable moves freely to retain the tool If the pin sticks in the retracted position the cutting to...

Page 11: ...h yet FOR REV refers to the cable ro tation and not to the direction of cable movement Do not rotate the cable in reverse except as specifi cally described in these instructions Running the drain cleaner in REV can damage the cable Operation The K 45 Drain Cleaning Machine is available in two dif ferent feed configurations either manual feed or AUTO FEED A K 45 supplied with the AUTOFEED can eithe...

Page 12: ... simi lar transition may cause the cable to kink or knot and prevent removal from the drain Minimize the amount of cable fed into the transition to prevent problems The cables are not attached to the inner drum Use care when feeding out the last 5 to 7 feet 1 5m to 2 13m of the cable to insure that it does not come out of the ma chine If using a cable with the Speed Bump feature See Figure 11 this...

Page 13: ...cable back into the drum This can be done either with the cable rotating or not Rotating the cable while retrieving does a better job of cleaning the drain and makes retrieving the cable easier Do not expose more than 12 30cm of cable The chuck can be used to better grip the cable during retrieval Move the handgrip towards the drum to grip the cable with the chuck With the cable rotating ON OFF sw...

Page 14: ...ate 1 Lift both AUTOFEED levers and push the cable through the AUTOFEED 2 Remove screw from AUTOFEED hand grip using 3 16 allen wrench Figure 12A and remove the AUTO FEED mechanism Figure 12B Figure 12A Removing AUTOFEED Screw Figure 12B Removing AUTOFEED Mechanism From Housing 3 Wipe or wash dirt and debris out of the AUTOFEED mechanism and hand grip 4 On the AUTOFEED mechanism apply a small amou...

Page 15: ...oil the new cable before proceeding Use caution when removing the cable from the package The cable is under tension and could strike the user 3 Add a 15 30 degree bend approximately 1 25 4mm from the drum end of the cable as shown in Figure 15 Figure 15 Bend At Cable End 4 Coil the cable into the inner drum CLOCKWISE See Figure 16 Figure 16 When Loading Cable Into An Inner Drum Coil The Cable CLOC...

Page 16: ...50 5 Piece Tool Kit C 6IC Cable Kit Includes C 6IC 3 8 x 35 10mm x 10 7m Cable w Inner Drum Torque Arm T 250 5 Piece Tool Kit Drum front and AUTOFEED Assembly Replacement AUTOFEED Cartridge Accessories WARNING Catalog No 50647 50652 50657 62225 56782 89400 56792 95847 62235 56787 89405 56797 62245 62250 62260 96037 Model No S 1 S 2 S 3 C 1 C 1IC C 21 C 13IC C 13ICSB C 2 C 2IC C 22 C 23IC C 4 C 5 C...

Page 17: ...ions Contact your local waste management authority for more information For EC Countries Do not dispose of elec trical equipment with household waste According to the European Guideline 2002 96 EC for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation into na tional legislation electrical equipment that is no longer usable must be collected separately and dis posed of in an environme...

Page 18: ...ulty Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI Moisture in motor switch or on plug AUTOFEED full of debris AUTOFEED needs lubrication Cable not evenly distributed Do Not Force Cable Let the cutter do the work Use correct cable equipment Use reverse only if cable gets caught in pipe Clean cables routinely If cable is worn replace it Support cable properly see instructions Replace switch Replace cord se...

Page 19: ... the warranty period the product is still defective you can elect to receive a full refund of your purchase price What is not covered Failures due to misuse abuse or normal wear and tear are not covered by this warranty RIDGE TOOL shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages How local law relates to the warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incide...

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