Machine Storage
The drain cleaner and cables must be
WARNING
kept indoors or well covered in rainy weather. Store the
machine in a locked area that is out of reach of children
and people unfamiliar with drain cleaners. This machine
can cause serious injury in the hands of untrained users.
Service and Repair
WARNING
Improper service or repair can make machine un-
safe 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 an
authorized RIDGID service technician.
Chart 1 Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
Cable kinking or breaking.
Drum stops while foot
switch is depressed.
Re starts when foot
switch is re-depressed.
Drum turns in one direc-
tion but not the other.
Ground Fault Circuit Inter -
rupter trips when ma chine
is plugged in or when foot
pedal is depressed.
Motor turning but drum
is not.
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.
Torque limiter not properly adjusted.
Hole in foot switch or hose.
Hole in diaphragm switch.
Faulty reverse switch.
Damaged power cord.
Short circuit in motor.
Faulty Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter.
Moisture in motor, switch box or on plug.
Torque limiter slipping because improperly adjusted.
Torque limiter slipping because cable is being forced.
Belt not on drum or pulley.
K-400 Drain Cleaning Machine
Tool should be taken to a RIDGID Independent Author -
ized Service Center or returned to the factory.
For information on your nearest RIDGID Independent
Service Center or any service or repair questions:
• Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
• Visit www.RIDGID.com or www.RIDGID.eu to find
your local Ridge Tool contact point.
• Contact Ridge Tool Technical Services Department at
rtctechservices@emerson.com, or in the U.S. and
Canada call (800) 519-3456
Do Not Force Cable! Let the cutter do the work.
" cables in 3" to 4" lines.
Use
1
/
2
Use reverse only if cable gets caught in pipe.
Clean and oil cables routinely.
If cable is worn, replace it.
Support cable properly, see instructions.
Properly adjust torque limiter.
Replace damaged component.
If no problem found with pedal or hose, replace
diaphragm switch.
Replace switch.
Replace cord set.
Take motor to authorized service center.
Replace cord set that includes a Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter.
Take drain cleaner to an Authorized Service Center.
Properly adjust torque limiter.
Do not force cable.
Re-install belt.
SOLUTION
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