Maintenance Instructions; Cleaning; Lubrication; Cable Re-Termination - RIDGID K9-306 FlexShaft Mode D'emploi

FlexShaft™ Drain Cleaning Machine
Maintenance
Instructions
WARNING
REV/O-OFF/FOR switch should be O-OFF
and machine unplugged before perform-
ing any maintenance.
Always wear safety glasses and other
appropriate protective equipment when
performing any maintenance.

Cleaning

It is good practice to use a towel to wipe dirt
and debris from the sheath as the cable as-
sembly is pulled from the drain and fed back
into the drum. This will help to keep the drum
clean and reduce the likelihood of the cable
assembly sticking in the drum. If needed,
cable assembly can be pulled from the ma-
chine and the housing opened for flushing/
cleaning.
Clean the machine as needed with hot soapy
water and/or mild disinfectants.
Do not submerge or flush the machine with
water. Do not allow water to enter motor or
other electrical components. Make sure unit is
completely dry before plugging in and using.

Lubrication

The FlexShaft Drain Cleaning Machines are
lubricated for life from the factory.

Cable Re-termination

The Flexshaft cable cannot be shortened or
re-terminated. If the cable is damaged, it must
be replaced. Do not use a damaged cable.

Cable Assembly Replacement

1. Remove chain knocker from cable as-
sembly.
2. Use a 4 mm hex wrench to loosen the
front cover fasteners (they are retained to
the cover and frame). Lift the cover and
unplug the motor wire connector (Figure
15). Feed cable through bushing into ma-
chine. Remove the front cover.
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Front Cover
Figure 15 – Drain Cleaner Housing Opened
3. Remove the cable retention clamp fasten-
ers and retention clamp (Figure 16).
4. Remove the retaining ring and pin from
the cable coupling.
5. Remove the entire cable assembly, then
disconnect coupling from the gearbox
shaft.
6. Reverse process to assemble. Ensure
cable sheath covers cable. No more than
1/4" (6.4 mm) of cable should be ex-
posed. (see Figure 16). Securely tighten
all fasteners.
7. With no knocker installed, hold cable
end away from your body or others. Run
machine in REVERSE for 5 seconds to
maximize exposed cable. Place switch in
O-OFF position and unplug machine.
If there is no cable exposed, cut back
sheath to expose 1"- 2" (25 - 50 mm) of
cable. Hold sheath and pull on cable to
remove slack and expose the maximum
amount of cable. Cut the sheath back to
expose 7 3/4" (197 mm) of cable mea-
sured from the end of the cable.
Go to Installing/Adjusting the Chain
Knocker section, step 5 to complete
chain knocker installation.
Cable Coupling
Pin
1/4" (6.4 mm)
Max.
Figure 16 – Installing Cable Clamp
Motor Wire
Connector
Retention
Clamp
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