Operating Instructions - RIDGID K-400 Mode D'emploi

tracted position, the cutting tool may fall off
in use. To remove cutting tool, insert the
pin key into the hole in the coupling to de-
press the plunger and slide the coupling
apart (see Figure 12).
11. Position the foot switch for easy accessi-
bility. You must be able to hold and control
the cable, control the foot switch, and
reach the FOR/OFF/REV switch.
12. Confirm that the FOR/OFF/REV switch is
in the OFF position.
13. Run the cord along the clear path. With
dry hands plug the drain cleaner into a
properly grounded outlet. Keep all con-
nections dry and off the ground. If the
power cord is not long enough, use an
extension cord that:
• Is in good condition
• Has a three prong plug like on the Drain
Cleaner.
• Is rated for outdoor use and contains a
W or W-A in the cord designation (i.e.
SOW).
• Has sufficient wire size. For extension
cords up to 50' (15,2 m) long use 16
AWG (1,5 mm
sion cords 50'-100' (15,2 m – 30,5 m)
long use 14 AWG (2,5 mm
When using an extension cord, the GFCI
on the drain cleaner does not protect the
extension cord. If the outlet is not GFCI
protected, it is advisable to use a plug in
type GFCI between the outlet and the
extension cord to reduce the risk of shock
if there is a fault in the extension cord.

Operating Instructions

WARNING
Always wear eye protection to protect
your eyes against dirt and other foreign
objects.
Only wear RIDGID drain cleaning gloves
or mitts ("gloves"). Never grasp the ro-
tating cable with anything else, including
a glove or a rag. They can become
wrapped around the cable, causing hand
injuries. Only wear latex or rubber gloves
under RIDGID drain cleaner gloves. Do
not use damaged drain cleaning gloves.
2 ) or heavier. For exten-
2 ) or heavier.
K-400 Drain Cleaning Machine
Always use appropriate personal protec-
tive equipment while handling and using
drain cleaning equipment. Drains may
contain chemicals, bacteria and other
substances that may be toxic, infectious,
cause burns or other issues. Appropriate
personal protective equipment always
includes safety glasses and RIDGID drain
cleaning gloves, and may include equip-
ment such as latex or rubber gloves,
face shields, goggles, protective clothing,
respirators and steel-toed footwear.
Do not allow the cutter to stop turning
while the machine is running. This can
overstress the cable and may cause
twisting, kinking or breaking of the cable.
Twisting, kinking or breaking cable may
cause striking or crushing injuries.
Keep gloved hand on the cable when-
ever the machine is running. This pro-
vides better control of the cable and
helps prevent twisting, kinking and
break ing of the cable. Twisting, kinking
or breaking cable may cause striking or
crushing injuries.
Position machine within two feet (0.6m)
of the drain inlet or properly support ex-
posed cable when the distance exceeds
two feet. Greater distances can cause
control problems leading to twisting,
kinking or breaking of the cable. Twist -
ing, kinking or breaking cable may cause
striking or crushing injuries.
One person must control both the cable
and the foot switch. If the cutter stops ro-
tating, the operator must be able to turn
the machine motor off to prevent twist-
ing, kinking and breaking of the cable.
Twisting, kinking or breaking cable may
cause striking or crushing injuries.
Follow operating instructions to reduce
the risk of injury from twisted or broken
cables, cable ends whipping around, ma-
chine tipping, chemical burns, in fec tions
and other causes.
1. Make sure that the machine and work
area is properly set up and the work area
is free of bystanders and other distrac-
tions.
2. Pull cable out of drum and feed into drain.
Push cable as far into drain as it will go. At
least one foot (.3 m) of cable must be in
drain so that the end of the cable will not
come out of the drain and whip around
when the machine is started.
Directly route the cable from the outlet
of the machine to the drain opening, min-
imizing exposed cable and changes in
direction. Do not tightly bend the cable –
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