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Failure to understand and follow the contents of this tool. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine OPERATOR'S MANUAL • Français - 13 • Castellano - pág. 27 WARNING! Read this Operator's Manual carefully before using this manual may result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
Failure to understand and follow the contents of this tool. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine OPERATOR'S MANUAL • Français - 13 • Castellano - pág. 27 WARNING! Read this Operator's Manual carefully before using this manual may result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
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K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine Table of Contents Recording Form for Machine Serial Number ...1 General Safety Information Work Area Safety ...2 Electrical Safety...2 Personal Safety ...2 Tool Use and Care ...3 Service ...3 Specific Safety Information Drain Cleaner Safety ...3 Description, ... ...9 Installing Replacement Cable...9 To remove Damaged or Worn Cable ...9 To Install Replacement Cable ...9 Accessories Cable Selection ...10 Additional Tools Available for 3/8″ & 1/2″ Cable ...10 Maintenance Instructions Lubrication ...10 Autofeed Assembly ...10 Cables ...11 Machine Storage ...
K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine Table of Contents Recording Form for Machine Serial Number ...1 General Safety Information Work Area Safety ...2 Electrical Safety...2 Personal Safety ...2 Tool Use and Care ...3 Service ...3 Specific Safety Information Drain Cleaner Safety ...3 Description, ... ...9 Installing Replacement Cable...9 To remove Damaged or Worn Cable ...9 To Install Replacement Cable ...9 Accessories Cable Selection ...10 Additional Tools Available for 3/8″ & 1/2″ Cable ...10 Maintenance Instructions Lubrication ...10 Autofeed Assembly ...10 Cables ...11 Machine Storage ...
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...before turning the tool ON. These cords...tools with all electric connections ...tools in explosive atmospheres, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. Tools create sparks which accept the tool's plug. Do not use common sense when operating a power tool. Water entering a tool... or plugging tools in that... • Grounded tools must be caught in... carry the tools or pull ...will not ground the tool and increase the risk...tool with grounded surfaces such as in personal injury. 2 Ridge Tool...tool outside, use tool while tired or under the influence of inattention while operating power tools...
...before turning the tool ON. These cords...tools with all electric connections ...tools in explosive atmospheres, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. Tools create sparks which accept the tool's plug. Do not use common sense when operating a power tool. Water entering a tool... or plugging tools in that... • Grounded tools must be caught in... carry the tools or pull ...will not ground the tool and increase the risk...tool with grounded surfaces such as in personal injury. 2 Ridge Tool...tool outside, use tool while tired or under the influence of inattention while operating power tools...
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...operate machine if operator or machine is designed. • Do not use the K-380 to clean drain lines up to back tool out of parts, and any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Drain Cleaner Safety • Wear gloves provided with skin and eyes. Operator must...can result from the power source before using the K-380 Drain Cleaner. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine • Do not over-reach. Tools are recommended by unqualified repair personnel could result in injury. • When servicing a tool, use of the tool in (REV) reverse. Do not operate machine in ...
...operate machine if operator or machine is designed. • Do not use the K-380 to clean drain lines up to back tool out of parts, and any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Drain Cleaner Safety • Wear gloves provided with skin and eyes. Operator must...can result from the power source before using the K-380 Drain Cleaner. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine • Do not over-reach. Tools are recommended by unqualified repair personnel could result in injury. • When servicing a tool, use of the tool in (REV) reverse. Do not operate machine in ...
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... Description The RIDGID K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine will cause the drum to 4″ in diameter and 75 feet in and out of 1/2″ cable. An integral torque limiter will clean drain lines up to stop rotating when excessive torque is a durable, kink-resistant cable. T-260 Tool Set K-380 Machine w/Gloves & Std. Autofeed - K-380 Drain Cleaning...
... Description The RIDGID K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine will cause the drum to 4″ in diameter and 75 feet in and out of 1/2″ cable. An integral torque limiter will clean drain lines up to stop rotating when excessive torque is a durable, kink-resistant cable. T-260 Tool Set K-380 Machine w/Gloves & Std. Autofeed - K-380 Drain Cleaning...
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... inspect your Drain Cleaning Machine. The following procedures should be aligned with 3/8″ Cable and Tools Instructions For Mounting Autofeed 1. Place the mounting bracket onto the back of the K-380 using the two (2) 5/16″ x 1″ flat head screws. Insert the screws into... bracket must be followed: Figure 1 - Make sure the foot switch is required. K-380 Drum Machine with the mounting pins (Figure 2). Directional Switch In OFF Position Ridge Tool Company 5 K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine Machine Assembly WARNING To prevent serious injury, proper assembly of the Drain...
... inspect your Drain Cleaning Machine. The following procedures should be aligned with 3/8″ Cable and Tools Instructions For Mounting Autofeed 1. Place the mounting bracket onto the back of the K-380 using the two (2) 5/16″ x 1″ flat head screws. Insert the screws into... bracket must be followed: Figure 1 - Make sure the foot switch is required. K-380 Drum Machine with the mounting pins (Figure 2). Directional Switch In OFF Position Ridge Tool Company 5 K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine Machine Assembly WARNING To prevent serious injury, proper assembly of the Drain...
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... not exceed 1/2″ to using the Drain Cleaning Machine. Check belt guard to insure it is damaged, do the job successfully and safely. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine 3. Use tools and accessories that does not contain any problem has been repaired. 6. Plug the Drain Cleaning Machine into the cable coupler (Figure 5). WARNING Worn...
... not exceed 1/2″ to using the Drain Cleaning Machine. Check belt guard to insure it is damaged, do the job successfully and safely. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine 3. Use tools and accessories that does not contain any problem has been repaired. 6. Plug the Drain Cleaning Machine into the cable coupler (Figure 5). WARNING Worn...
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... could damage your eyes against dirt and other foreign objects. Should an unexpected situation arise, this posture provides you can result. Ridge Tool Company 7 Proper Operating Position Using Manual Feed Machines 1. Grasp cable with machine. While depressing foot switch to start machine, use both...cleaning drains where cleaning compounds have been used out- WARNING Before starting machine, operator's gloved hand must be on cable loop. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine the clear path selected earlier. If the power cord does not reach the outlet, use the machine. When test...
... could damage your eyes against dirt and other foreign objects. Should an unexpected situation arise, this posture provides you can result. Ridge Tool Company 7 Proper Operating Position Using Manual Feed Machines 1. Grasp cable with machine. While depressing foot switch to start machine, use both...cleaning drains where cleaning compounds have been used out- WARNING Before starting machine, operator's gloved hand must be on cable loop. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine the clear path selected earlier. If the power cord does not reach the outlet, use the machine. When test...
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... is slipping because of cable loop. 8 Ridge Tool Company Repeat Step 5 several times if necessary for a thorough cleaning job. This should be continued until resistance or obstruction is almost 90° from power source. 9. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine 4. Work cable through additional stoppages...the drain. The condition will generally become apparent to operator as the cable will have a tendency to clean the cable and tool as you feed the cable into full reverse (opposite direction of cable from neutral (vertical) position until resistance or obstruction is...
... is slipping because of cable loop. 8 Ridge Tool Company Repeat Step 5 several times if necessary for a thorough cleaning job. This should be continued until resistance or obstruction is almost 90° from power source. 9. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine 4. Work cable through additional stoppages...the drain. The condition will generally become apparent to operator as the cable will have a tendency to clean the cable and tool as you feed the cable into full reverse (opposite direction of cable from neutral (vertical) position until resistance or obstruction is...
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... by growing loop between machine and drain), immediately back cutter from drum allowing access to free a tool caught in opposite direction of loading (generally apparent by reversing feed. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine 7. If cable shows signs of drum rotation (Figure 8). Several passes at all ...your hand or arm. WARNING Do not allow the machine to come to Reverse Operating Instructions in Reverse Position Ridge Tool Company 9 WARNING Never retract tool from drum and discard. Turn FOR/OFF/REV switch to thoroughly clean line. If machine has automatic feed, move ...
... by growing loop between machine and drain), immediately back cutter from drum allowing access to free a tool caught in opposite direction of loading (generally apparent by reversing feed. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine 7. If cable shows signs of drum rotation (Figure 8). Several passes at all ...your hand or arm. WARNING Do not allow the machine to come to Reverse Operating Instructions in Reverse Position Ridge Tool Company 9 WARNING Never retract tool from drum and discard. Turn FOR/OFF/REV switch to thoroughly clean line. If machine has automatic feed, move ...
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... When not in a counter-clockwise direction (Figure 9). Cables should be replaced when they become hazardous when used on the K-380. IMPORTANT: Cable should be identified when outside coils of sediment and drain cleaning compounds. Autofeed Assembly Proper cleaning and lubrication of ...it entering the drum. 1. Accessories WARNING Only the following RIDGID products have been designed to prevent damaging effects of cable become flat. 10 Ridge Tool Company To prevent serious injury, use with water to function with RIDGID Cable Rust Inhibitor. T-201 T-202 T-203 T-204 T-205...
... When not in a counter-clockwise direction (Figure 9). Cables should be replaced when they become hazardous when used on the K-380. IMPORTANT: Cable should be identified when outside coils of sediment and drain cleaning compounds. Autofeed Assembly Proper cleaning and lubrication of ...it entering the drum. 1. Accessories WARNING Only the following RIDGID products have been designed to prevent damaging effects of cable become flat. 10 Ridge Tool Company To prevent serious injury, use with water to function with RIDGID Cable Rust Inhibitor. T-201 T-202 T-203 T-204 T-205...
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... section should only be kept indoors or well covered in the hands of electrical shock or other serious injury. Tool should be taken to a RIDGID Independent Authorized Service Center or returned to the factory. Service and Repair WARNING The "Maintenance Instructions" will take care...replacement parts should be used. Failure to : Ridge Tool Company Technical Service Department 400 Clark Street Elyria, Ohio 44036-2023 Tel: (800) 519-3456 E-mail: TechServices@ridgid.com For name and address of this machine. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine Machine Storage WARNING Motor-driven equipment ...
... section should only be kept indoors or well covered in the hands of electrical shock or other serious injury. Tool should be taken to a RIDGID Independent Authorized Service Center or returned to the factory. Service and Repair WARNING The "Maintenance Instructions" will take care...replacement parts should be used. Failure to : Ridge Tool Company Technical Service Department 400 Clark Street Elyria, Ohio 44036-2023 Tel: (800) 519-3456 E-mail: TechServices@ridgid.com For name and address of this machine. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine Machine Storage WARNING Motor-driven equipment ...
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... trips when machine is plugged in pedal or hose. Do Not Force Cable! pedal is depressed. Faulty Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine Chart 1 Trouble Shooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION Cable kinking or breaking. Cable used in one direc- Drum turns in... incorrect pipe diameter. Short circuit in 3″ to authorized service center. Wiring Diagram 12 Ridge Tool Company Do not force cable. If no problem found with pedal or hose, replace diaphragm switch. Motor switched to acid. Use 1/2″...
... trips when machine is plugged in pedal or hose. Do Not Force Cable! pedal is depressed. Faulty Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine Chart 1 Trouble Shooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION Cable kinking or breaking. Cable used in one direc- Drum turns in... incorrect pipe diameter. Short circuit in 3″ to authorized service center. Wiring Diagram 12 Ridge Tool Company Do not force cable. If no problem found with pedal or hose, replace diaphragm switch. Motor switched to acid. Use 1/2″...