K-1000 Rodder
14. Continue feeding rod by following steps 9 through 13
until through an obstruction.
WARNING
When striking an obstacle that causes
tool to hang-up, do not attempt to force the machine by
manually pushing on the exposed rods. This will cause
kinking and whipping of the rods.
Figure 3 – Operating Rodder
15. If tool gets hung up in obstruction, release throttle
handle. Put machine in reverse gear, squeeze throt-
tle control and pull machine back to release tool.
WARNING
Only operate machine in reverse to back
tool out of obstruction.
WARNING
If kinking of rod occurs, move all people to rear of
machine before shifting transmission. Violent whip-
ping action of rod could cause serious injury.
16. If rod kinking occurs, release throttle to return en-
gine to idle speed. Be sure all personnel are to the
rear of the machine. Back the machine to remove
all slack from the rods. Shift transmission to neutral to
insure all torque is released.
17. Proceed through obstruction with transmission shift
lever in FWD gear.
18. After clearing obstruction continue through line to
make sure that it is clear.
19. When completed, leave transmission shift lever in
FWD gear and back machine away from sewer open-
ing.
20. With approximately 20 feet of rods are removed from
the manhole, place transmission shift lever in neutral
(straight up) position.
21. Uncouple rod from rod holder and disconnect rods by
inserting pin key and sliding coupling apart (Figure 2).
WARNING
22. Move machine to manhole and connect rod to rod
holder. Place machine in FWD gear and follow steps
19 through 21 until all the rods have been removed
from the main.
23. Move choke control handle to STOP position to shift
off engine.
Accessories
WARNING
been designed to function with the K-1000 Rodder. Other
accessories suitable for use with other tools may become
hazardous when used on the K-1000. To prevent serious
injury, use only the accessories listed below.
Catalog Model
No.
59835
59560
59555
61875
61885
60700
62170
61895
62815
59205
59295
59360
59225
Ridge Tool Company
Do not uncouple rod in stressed condition.
Only the following RIDGID products have
No.
Description
K-10
Complete Set of Quick-Connect Rod Couplings:
One Each R-1 and R-2
R-1
Male Rod Coupling
R-2
Female Rod Coupling
R-7
Male Tool Coupling, connects
Tool Adapter to Rodding Tool
R-8
Female Tool Coupling, connects
Tool to Tool Adapter
A-2704
Tool Adapter, includes R-2 and R-7 Couplings
B-3542
Rod Holder For K-1000
—
Rod Driver for K-2000
R-O
Rod Turner, used to manually turn Rods in short runs
A-1
Left-Hand Mitt
A-2
Right-Hand Mitt
A-3
Tool Box
A-12
Coupling Pin Key
7