K-1000 Rodder
high speed with throttle open. Excess belt tension will
cause the centrifugal clutch to creep at idle speed. "V" Belt
is tightened by loosening engine mounting bolts and
sliding engine to rear.
Main Bearings
The Main Bearings should be greased after using machine
on 12 jobs or once every three months, whichever comes
first. Guard must be removed to grease front main bearing.
Chain should be checked and greased while guard is re-
moved.
WARNING
Do not use machine with guard removed.
Storing of Rods
Rods should be thoroughly flushed with water to prevent
damaging effect of some drain cleaning compounds.
Periodically, lubricate rods and couplings with oil. When
storing, uncouple rods. Do not store in a coil since this
could cause bending and damage.
Tool Storage
Motor-driven equipment must be indoors
WARNING
or well covered in rainy weather. Store the machine in a
locked area that is out of reach of children and people un-
familiar with machine. This machine can cause serious
injury in the hands of untrained users.
10
Service and Repair
The "Maintenance Instructions" will take care of most of
the service needs of this machine. Any problems not ad-
dressed by this section should only be handled by an
authorized RIDGID service technician.
Machine should be taken to a RIDGID Independent
Authorized Service Center or returned to the factory. All re-
pairs made by Ridge service facilities are warranted
against defects in material and workmanship.
WARNING
cal replacement parts should be used. Failure to follow
these instructions may create a risk of serious injury.
If you have any questions regarding the service or repair
of this machine, call or write to:
Ridge Tool Company
Technical Service Department
400 Clark Street
Elyria, Ohio 44035-6001
Tel: (800) 519-3456
E-mail: TechServices@ridgid.com
For name and address of your nearest Independent
Authorized Service Center, contact the Ridge Tool Com-
pany at (800) 519-3456 or http://www.ridgid.com
Ridge Tool Company
WARNING
When servicing this machine, only identi-