Tool Use And Care; Service; Specific Safety Information; Drain Cleaner Safety - RIDGID K-400 Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien

use a tool while you are tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inat-
tention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jew-
elry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is OFF be-
fore plugging in. Carrying power tools with your finger
on the switch or plugging in power tools that have the
switch ON invites accidents.
• Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning
the tool ON. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotat -
ing part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Proper footing and balance enables bet-
ter control of the tool in unexpected situations.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec-
tion. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

Tool Use and Care

• Use clamps or other practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
the work by hand or against your body is unstable
and may lead to loss of control.
• Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it ON and OFF. Any tool that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source be-
fore making any adjustments, changing accessor-
ies, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool
accidentally.
• Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that
may affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have the
K-400 Drain Cleaning Machine
tool serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may
be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when
used on another tool.

Service

• Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a
risk of electrical shock or injury.

Specific Safety Information

WARNING
This section contains important safety information that is
specific to this tool.
Read these precautions carefully before using the K-400
drain cleaning machine to reduce the risk of electrical
shock or other serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
A manual holder is supplied on the K-400 Drain Cleaner to
keep this manual with the machine for use by the operator.
If you have any question concerning this RIDGID
uct:
– 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 Service Department at
rtctechservices@emerson.com, or in the U.S. and
Canada call (800) 519-3456.

Drain Cleaner Safety

• Only wear RIDGID drain cleaning gloves. Never
grasp the rotating cable with anything else, in-
cluding other gloves 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.
• Never operate machine with the belt guard re-
moved. Fingers can be caught between the belt and
pulley.
• 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
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