K9-102+ & K9-204+ FlexShaft™ Drain Cleaning Machines
Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM
Cable kinking or
breaking.
FlexShaft Machine
wobbles or moves
while cleaning drain.
Cable Coupling
Figure 16 – Changing the Cable Assembly
Service and Repair
WARNING
Improper service or repair can make
the machine unsafe to operate.
The "Maintenance Instructions" will take care
of most of the service needs of this machine.
Any problems not addressed by this sec-
tion should only be handled by a RIDGID
Authorized Independent Service Center. Use
only RIDGID service parts.
For information on your nearest RIDGID
Authorized In depen dent Service Center or
any service or repair questions see Contact
Information section in this manual.
16
POSSIBLE REASON
Cable assembly is being forced..
Incorrect FlexShaft Machine or chain
knocker used for pipe diameter.
Drill being run in reverse.
Cable assembly exposed to acid/
corroded.
Cable/sheath worn out.
Cable assembly not properly
supported.
Chain knocker not properly set up/
adjusted
Improper drill or drill settings.
Ground not level.
Sheath in
Sight Window
Cable Clamp
Fastener
Do no force cable assembly. Follow op-
erating instructions.
Use correct FlexShaft Machine or chain
knocker for pipe size.
Use reverse only if flex shaft gets
caught in pipe.
Clean cable assembly routinely.
Replace worn cable assembly.
Support cable assembly properly, see
instructions.
Properly set up/adjust chain knocker,
see instructions.
Choose proper drill and settings, see
instructions.
Place on level stable surface.
Optional Equipment
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury,
only use accessories specifically de-
signed and recommended for use with
the RIDGID FlexShaft Drain Cleaning
Machine, such as those listed.
Catalog
No.
Description
64283 Knocker,
/
" cable, 1
1
4
carbide tip
64288
Knocker,
/
" cable, 2" pipe, 2 chain, carbide tip
1
4
64293 Knocker,
/
" cable, 1
1
4
64298 Knocker,
/
" cable, 2" pipe, 2 chain
1
4
64308
Knocker,
/
" cable, 2" pipe, 2 chain, carbide tip
5
16
64313
Knocker,
/
" cable, 3" pipe, 3 chain, carbide tip
5
16
64318
Knocker,
/
" cable, 4" pipe, 3 chain, carbide tip
5
16
64323 Knocker,
/
" cable, 2" pipe, 2 chain
5
16
64328 Knocker,
/
" cable, 3" pipe, 3 chain
5
16
64333 Knocker,
/
" cable, 4" pipe, 3 chain
5
16
64338 FlexShaft Lubricant, 8 oz, 12 per case
64343
/
" Assembly, cable, sheath, couplings, 50'
1
4
64348
/
" Assembly, cable, sheath, couplings, 70'
5
16
64363 1
/
" RIDGID Wallpipe Accessory
1
4
64368 1
/
" RIDGID Wallpipe Accessory
1
2
For a complete listing of RIDGID equipment
avail able for these tools, see the Ridge Tool
Cata log online at RIDGID.com or see Contact
Information.
SOLUTION
/
"-2" pipe, single chain,
1
2
/
"-2" pipe, single chain
1
2
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