Troubleshooting; Service And Repair; Optional Equipment - RIDGID K-5208 Manual Del Usario

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
Cable kinking or breaking.
Cable turns in one direc-
tion but not the other.
Ground Fault Circuit
Inter rupter (GFCI) trips
when ma chine is
plugged in.
Machine wobbles or vi-
brates while cleaning
drain.
Cable does not turn
when clutch engaged.
Motor does not turn on
with switch.

Service and Repair

WARNING Improper service or repair can make
machine unsafe to operate.
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 a
RIDGID Independent Service Center. Use only RIDGID
service parts.
For information on your nearest RIDGID Independent
Service Center or any service or repair questions, see
Contact Information section in this manual
999-995-137.10_REV. B
POSSIBLE REASONS
Cable is being forced.
Cable used in incorrect pipe diameter.
Motor switched to reverse.
Cable exposed to acid.
Cable worn out.
Cable not properly supported.
Faulty FOR/O-OFF/REV switch.
Damaged power cord.
Short circuit in motor.
Faulty Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).
Moisture in motor, switch box or on plug.
Belt loose.
Bumpers are not on ground.
Ground not level.
Clutch not properly adjusted.
Clutch worn out.
Clutch needs to be cleaned.
GFCI needs to be reset.
K-5208 Drain Cleaning Machine
Do Not Force Cable! Let the cutter do the work.
Use correct cable for pipe size.
Use reverse only if cable gets caught in pipe.
Clean cables routinely.
If cable is worn, replace it.
Support cable properly, see instructions.
Have switch replaced. Take for service.
Have cord replaced. Take for service.
Take motor to your nearest RIDGID Independent
Service Center.
Have cord replaced. Take for service.
Take drain cleaner to your nearest RIDGID
Independent Service Center.
Check belt tension.
Place on level stable surface.
Place on level stable surface.
Adjust Clutch.
Replace Clutch Jaw Assembly.
Clean Clutch.
Reset GFCI.

Optional Equipment

WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury, only use ac-
cessories specifically designed and recommended
for use with the RIDGID K-5208 Drain Cleaning
Machine, such as those listed below.
Catalog Model
No. No. Description
Cable Carrier
61708 —
61718 — Cable Decoupler
59205 A-1 Left-Hand RIDGID Drain Cleaning Mitt
59295 A-2 Right-Hand RIDGID Drain Cleaning Mitt
59395 A-34-15 Rear Guide Hose
Heavy-Duty Left-Hand RIDGID Drain Cleaning Mitt
62467 A-1HD
62472 A-2HD Heavy-Duty Right-Hand RIDGID Drain Cleaning Mitt
59360 A-3 ToolBox
59440 A-4 Trap Spoon
SOLUTION
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