Sound Pressure (L
PA
)* ......69.2 dB(A), K=3
Sound Power (L
WA
)*...........74.5 dB(A), K=3
* Sound measurements are measured in accordance with a standardized test per
Standard EN 62841-1.
- Sound emissions may vary due to your location and specific use of these tools.
- Daily exposure levels for sound need to be evaluated for each application and
appropriate safety measures taken when needed. Evaluation of exposure lev-
els should consider the time a tool is switched off and not in use. This may sig-
nificantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period.
Standard Equipment
Machine Inspection
WARNING
To prevent serious injury, inspect your Drain
Cleaning Machine. The following inspection pro-
cedures should be performed before each use.
Description, Specifications and
Standard Equipment
Description
The RIDGID K-50 is a portable Drain Cleaning Machine
designed to clean 1
1
/
4
" to 4" drain "lines. Ap pli cations in-
clude sink, shower and floor drains. Capable of running
three different size cables:
5
/
16
",
3
/
8
" and
5
/
8
".
The machine is driven by a 1/6 HP motor that has a
grounded electrical system. An integral Ground Fault In -
terrupter (GFCI) is built into the line cord. A toggle switch
provides FORWARD/OFF/REVERSE control of the motor.
The K-50 is designed to use
5
/
8
diameter sectional-type
cable that has a quick change coupling system for dis-
connecting tools. The cable is manually fed in and out of
the drain and rotates at a speed of 400 RPM. The rotation
of the cable is controlled by a clutch handle. The cable
stops instantly when the clutch handle is released.
The K-50 is also designed to use with the A-17 Adapters.
Adapters will hold
5
/
16
" or
3
/
8
" continuous length cables.
Rotation of the adapters is controlled by the clutch handle.
The cable adapter is equipped with a quick-acting brake
which immediately stops rotation of the drum when the
clutch handle is pulled upward.
Specifications
Line Capacity
...............Depends on choice of cable.
Refer to the following chart
for recommendations.
Cable Sizes
..................
5
/
16
",
3
/
8
" and
5
/
8
"
Motor
Type ..............................115V/50-60 Hz, Reversible,
230V Available Upon Request
Rating ............................
1
/
6
HP
Amps .............................4
Weight
...........................37.5 lbs. (17 kgs.)
Dimensions
Length ...........................12" (305mm)
Height ............................17.5" (445mm)
Width .............................13" (330mm)
278-104-431.10_REV. C
5
K-50 Drain Cleaning Machine
Cable Size
Line Size
Reach
5
/
16
" Cable
3
/
4
" - 1"
25' - 50'
3
/
8
" Cable
1
1
/
4
" - 2"
25' - 35'
5
/
8
" (C-8)
1
1
/
4
" - 3"
100'
5
/
8
" (C-9)
2" - 4"
100'
Recommended Line Size and Reach
Model
No.
Cable
Tools & Accessories
A-30
Six Sections:
T-201 Straight Auger
C-8,
5
/
8
" x 7
1
/
2
'
T-202 Bulb Auger
(45', 13.7m)
T-205 “C” Cutter
T-211 Spade Cutter
A-13 Coupling Pin Key
A-10 Cable Carrier
A-14-6 Rear Guide Hose
A-1 Left-Hand Mitt
A-40
Six Sections:
T-206 Funnel Auger
C-9,
5
/
8
" x 10'
T-215 4-Blade Cutter
(60' , 18.3m)
T-231 “C” Cutter
A-13 Coupling Pin Key
A-10 Cable Carrier
A-14-610 Rear Guide Hose
A-1 Left-Hand Mitt
Catalog No.
Model
115V
230V
No.
Description
58920 76455
K-50
Machine Only
58960 76475
K-50-4
Machine with:
– A-30 Cable Kit
58980 76485
K-50-6
Machine with:
– A-17-A Adapter
– A-30 Cable Kit
59000 76495
K-50-8
Machine with:
– A-17-A Adapter
– A-18-B Adapter
– A-30 Cable Kit
52972
—
K-50-9
Machine with:
– A-40 Cable Kit
Model
No.
Description
A-17-A
Adapter with 25' x
5
/
16
" Cable w/Bulb Auger
A-17-B
Adapter with 35' x
3
/
8
" Cable w/Bulb Auger
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