Machine And Work Area Set Up; K-40 Battery Charger - RIDGID K-40 Manual De Instrucciones

K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine
10. Make sure that the FOR/OFF/REV switch is set to the
OFF position.
11. With dry hands, plug cord into properly grounded
outlet or insert fully changed battery into tool.
For a corded tool, test the GFCI provided in the elec-
trical cord to insure that it is operating correctly. When
the test button is pushed in, the indicator light should
go off. Reactivate by pushing the reset button in. If the
indicator light goes on, the GFCI is functioning prop-
erly. If GFCI is not functioning properly, unplug the
cord and do not use the drain cleaning machine until
the GFCI has been repaired.
12. Move the FOR/OFF/REV switch into the FOR position.
Press the foot switch and note the direction of rotation
of the drum. If the foot switch does not control the
machine operation, do not use the machine until the
foot switch has been repaired. The drum should rotate
counter-clockwise when viewed from the front of the
drum, and will match the drum direction shown on
the warning label (Figure 7) . Release the foot switch
and let the drum come to a complete stop. Place the
FOR/OFF/REV switch into the REV position, and re-
peat above testing to confirm that the drain cleaner
operates properly in reverse. If the rotation is not cor-
rect, do not use the machine until it has been repaired.
13. With the inspection complete, move the FOR/OFF/-
REV switch into the OFF posItion, and with dry hands,
unplug the machine or remove the battery.
Machine and Work Area Set-Up
WARNING
Set up the battery charger, drain cleaning machine
and work area according to these procedures to re-
duce the risk of injury from electric shock, fire,
machine tipping, twisted or broken cables, chemical
burns, infections and other causes, and prevent
drain cleaner damage.
Always wear safety glasses, RIDGID drain cleaning
gloves, and other appropriate protective equipment
when setting up your drain cleaner. For extra pro-
tection from chemicals and bacteria on the machine
and in the work area, wear latex, rubber or other liq-
uid barrier gloves under the RIDGID drain cleaning
gloves. Rubber soled, non-slip shoes can help pre-
vent slipping and electric shock, especially on wet
surfaces.
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K-40 Battery Charger

Before using the batteries and battery charger,
read all instructions and warnings supplied with
the battery and charger. Follow all instructions
to reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock,
fire and other causes.
1. Check work area for:
• Adequate lighting.
• Flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite. If
present, do not work in area until sources have
been identified and corrected. The drain cleaner is
not explosion proof and can cause sparks.
• Clear, level, stable dry place for machine and op-
erator. Do not use the machine while standing in
water. If needed, remove the water from the work
area.
• Properly grounded electrical outlet. A three-prong or
GFCI outlet may not be properly grounded. If in
doubt, have outlet inspected by a licensed electrician.
• Clear path to electrical outlet that does not contain
any potential sources of damage for the power cord.
• Clear path to transport the drain cleaner to the
work area.
2. Inspect the drain to be cleaned. If possible, determine
the access point(s) to the drain, the size(s) and
length(s) of the drain, distance to tanks or mainlines,
the nature of the blockage, presence of drain cleaning
chemicals or other chemicals, etc. If chemicals are
present in the drain, it is important to understand the
specific safety measures required to work around
those chemicals. Contact the chemical manufacturer
for required information.
If needed, remove fixture (urinals, etc.) to allow access
to the drain. Feeding cable through a fixture could
damage the drain cleaner and the fixture.
3. Determine the correct drain cleaning equipment for the
application. The K-40 is made for
• / " to 1
3 1
4
• / " to 1
3 1
4
• 1 / " to 2" lines up to 45' long with
1
4
Core) cable
• 1 / " to 2
1
4
Drain cleaners for other applications can be found by
consulting the Ridge Tool Catalog, on line at
www.RIDGID.com or by calling Ridge Tool Technical
Services at 800-519-3456.
Ridge Tool Company
WARNING
/ " lines up to 30' long with
2
/ " lines up to 45' long with
2
/ " lines up to 30' long with
1
2
/ " cable
1
4
/ " cable
5
16
/ " IC (Inner
5
16
/ " cable
3
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