Autofeed; Cleaning; Changing Cable Changing Inner Drum - RIDGID K-40 Manuel

K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine

AUTOFEED

Weekly remove the AUTOFEED mechanism from the
AUTO FEED hand grip and clean and lubricate.
1. Lift both AUTOFEED levers and push the cable
through the AUTOFEED.
2. Remove screw from AUTOFEED hand grip using
3 / " allen wrench (Figure 14A) and remove the AUTO -
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FEED mechanism (Figure 14B).
Figure 14A
Figure 14B
3. Wipe or wash dirt and debris out of the AUTOFEED
mechanism and hand grip.
4. On the AUTOFEED mechanism, apply a small amount
of general purpose grease to the Lever arm pivot
points roller bearing surfaces.
Reassemble in reverse order. AUTOFEED mechanism
will only fit into hand grip one way.

Cleaning

The machine should be cleaned as needed with hot,
soapy water and/or disinfectants. Do not allow water to
enter motor or other electrical components. Make sure
unit is completely dry before plugging in and using.
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Changing Cable
Changing Inner Drum
The K-40 is supplied with an inner drum that fits snugly in-
side a two-piece drum that allows easy change-out of
cable. To access the inner drum feature:
1. On units supplied with mounting bracket, remove one
mounting bracket bolt and loosen the remaining one.
Swing mounting bracket to OPEN position (Figure
15).
Mounting
Bracket
Bolt
Figure 15 – Mounting Bracket Swung OPEN For Drum
Access
2. Loosen the four screws that hold the drum front to the
drum back. Loosen each screw about 3 full turns
(Figure 16).
Figure 16 – Loosen 4 Drum Screws About 3 Full Turns
But Do Not Remove
3. Separate the drum front from the drum back by hold-
ing the drum back and twisting the drum front counter
clockwise. (Figure 17).
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