RIDGID K-750R 5/8, Instructions For Installing, Page: 1 / 3

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K-750R 5 /
8
" Cage Machine
Figure 4 – T-411 2
″
, T-413 3
″
& T-414 4
″
Cutter: Used for
general cleaning to remove tree roots and
materials clinging to pipe walls.
Machine Assembly
WARNING
To prevent serious injury, proper assembly of the
Drain Cleaner is required. The following proce-
dures should be followed:
Instructions For Mounting Handles and
Belt Guard
Handles – Assemble handles to machine frame and
secure with two (2) belt guard screws.
Belt Guard – Check the belt guard to ensure that it is
approximately 1 /
4
″
from the drum. Reposition guard if nec-
essary and tighten bolts (Figure 6).
Gap between belt guard and drum
should not exceed 1 /
2
″
to prevent fingers being caught
between belt and pulley. Do not operate machine with-
out belt guard.
Instructions For Installing Cable
Do not remove bands or staples from cable
shipping carton. Cable is under tension and will whip
causing injury.
Figure 5
Connecting/Disconnecting 5 /
8
" and 3 /
4
" Drum Machine Cable Couplings
Keep couplings clean and lubricated. Plunger pin must move freely and fully extend to secure connection.
New style – Plunger pin
Screwdriver required.
Connecting
1. Slide the couplings together. If needed, depress plunger
pin.
2. Confirm connection is secure. (plunger pin fully extend-
ed).
Disconnecting
1. Insert the screwdriver to depress the plunger pin.
2. Push the couplings apart until the male coupling con-
tacts the screwdriver.
3. Remove the screwdriver and push the couplings apart.
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2
Old style – Rotating pin
Screwdriver required.
Connecting
1. Slide the couplings together.
2. Rotate pin so hash mark is away from end of cable
(towards “L” stamped on coupling). Confirm connection
is secure.
Disconnecting
1. Rotate pin so hash mark is towards end of cable (away
from “L” stamped on coupling).
2. Push the couplings apart.
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Hash Mark
CAUTION
WARNING