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FlexShaft™ Drain Cleaning Machines

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lease the drill switch to prevent twisting, kinking 
and breaking of the cable and reduce the risk 
of injury.

Follow operating instructions to reduce the 
risk of injury from twisted or broken cable, 
cable ends whipping around, machine tipping, 
chemical burns, infections and other causes.

  1.  Make sure that machine and work area is 

properly set-up and that the work area is 
free of bystanders and other distractions.

  2. Pull cable assembly from the machine 

and feed into drain. At least 1' (0.3 m) of 
cable must be in drain so that the chain 
knocker will not come out of the drain and 
whip around when the machine is started. 

 

 Directly route the cable assembly from 

the machine cable outlet to the drain 
opening, minimizing exposed cable and 
changes in direction. Do not tightly bend 
the cable assembly – this can increase 
the risk of twisting or breaking.

 

  If using a camera to view the drain clean-

ing process, the camera can be fed in 
at the same time. Typically the cable as-
sembly and the camera push rod can be 
gripped and advanced/retrieved at the 
same time. Keep the camera at least 1.5’ 
( 0.5 m) behind the chain knocker.

 

Do not allow the spinning chain 

knocker to hit the camera head/push rod. 
It can damage it.

  3. Assume a proper operating position to 

help maintain control of the cable assem-
bly and drill 

(see Figure 8)

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Be sure you can quickly release the drill 
switch.

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Your gloved hand must be on the cable 
assembly to control and support as the 
cable assembly is fed into the drain and 
blockage.

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Be sure that you have good balance, do 
not have to overreach, and cannot fall 
on machine, drain, etc.. This operating 
position will help to maintain control 
of the cable assembly and FlexShaft 
Machine.

Figure 8 –  In Operating Position 

  4.  Confirm that at least 1' (0.3 m) of cable 

assembly is in the drain.

  5.  Confirm that the drill directional switch in 

the forward direction, and depress and 
release the drill switch, noting the direc-
tion of the drill chuck. Drill rotation should 
match the FOR arrow on the drum 

(See 

Figure 4)

. Do not rotate the cable in re-

verse except as specifically described in 
these instructions. Running in reverse can 
damage the cable.

  6.  Place one hand on the cable assembly 

and other hand on the drill grip. 

  7.  The FlexShaft Drain Cleaning Machine uti-

lizes high rotational speed and low torque 
to clean drains. FlexShaft cable assem-
blies are more flexible than other types 
of drain cleaning cables. The FlexShaft 
machine is best used by applying light 
pressure and slowly working the chain 
knocker into the blockage. 

It’s important 

to let the speed of the chain knocker 
clean the drain – do not force chain 
knockers into blockages.

 

3' (1 m) MAX.

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Summary of Contents for FlexShaft K9-102

Page 1: ...Model K9 102 K9 204 FlexShaft Drain Cleaning Machines Fran ais 15 Deutsch 33 K9 102 K9 204Manual www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187...

Page 2: ...ecifications 5 Specifications Acceptable Battery Powered Drills 5 Standard Equipment 5 Pre Operation Inspection 5 Machine and Work Area Set up 6 Installing Adjusting Chain Knocker 8 Operating Instruct...

Page 3: ...NG 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 Cl...

Page 4: ...ng and use common sense when oper ating tools Do not use tools while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A mo ment of inattention while operating tools may result in se...

Page 5: ...breaking of the cable Twisting kinking or breaking cable may cause striking or crushing injuries One person must control both the cable assembly and cordless drill Do not lock drill switch in the ON...

Page 6: ...ores improperly placed utilities and damaged drains could allow the cutter to contact and damage the utility This could cause electrical shock gas leaks fire explosion or other serious damage or injur...

Page 7: ...appropriate drill increases the risk of equipment damage and personal injury Standard Equipment Refer to the RIDGID catalog for details on equipment supplied with specific drain cleaning machine catal...

Page 8: ...d out of the machine Any condition which may prevent safe and normal operation If any problems are found do not use the drain cleaning machine until the prob lems have been repaired 3 Clean any debris...

Page 9: ...5 If needed place protective covers in the work area The drain cleaning process can be messy 6 Place the Drain Cleaning Machine on the ground with the drill shaft vertical Machine should sit squarely...

Page 10: ...a tion As collar distance increases the di ameter of the chains decreases and vice versa Improperly set collar distance can reduce the efficiency of pipe cleaning 6 Test fit the chain knocker knocker...

Page 11: ...ent when chemicals bacteria or other toxic or infectious substances are suspected to be present to reduce the risk of infections burns or other serious personal injury Do not use with a corded drill O...

Page 12: ...per operating position to help maintain control of the cable assem bly and drill see Figure 8 Be sure you can quickly release the drill switch Your gloved hand must be on the cable assembly to control...

Page 13: ...g the cable assem bly must also control the drill switch Do not operate the machine with one person controlling the cable assembly and an other person controlling the drill Do not allow cable assembly...

Page 14: ...continue operating the drill This may cause the cable to twist and kink Monitor the feedback from the feel of the cable assembly in your hand and the sound of the drill knocker in the drain It may be...

Page 15: ...d of the cable assembly sticking in the drum If needed cable assembly can be pulled from the ma chine and the housing opened for flushing cleaning Clean the machine as needed with hot soapy water and...

Page 16: ...ain knocker used for pipe diameter Drill being run in reverse Cable assembly exposed to acid corroded Cable sheath worn out Cable assembly not properly supported Chain knocker not properly set up adju...

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