Special Procedures; Main Sewer Or Septic Tank Overrun; Reverse Operation; Loading The Machine On Vehicle - RIDGID K-6200 Mode D'emploi

K-6200 Drain Cleaning Machine
can happen quickly and without warning, so proceed
slowly and carefully as you feed the cable into the
drain. If tool gets hung up in an obstruction, refer to
Reverse Operating Instructions in the Special
Procedures section.
8. Several passes through thoroughly blocked drain
lines are recommended. Start with a grease cutter or
2" blade, or a blade typically 2" smaller than the drain
size. After establishing drain flow, increase cutter
size to thoroughly clean the lines.
TIP: Know approximately where you are going. Over-
running cable into city sewers or septic tanks can
cause cable damage and retrieval problems.
NOTE! Additional cable may be added if required. Refer
to Special Applications Procedure section.
9. To retrieve the cable from the sewer line, move the
AUTOFEED handle in the same direction of the drum
rotation.
Do not put the machine in reverse.
CAUTION
The machine should be kept running during the retrieval
process for thorough cleaning.
NOTE! A continuous flush of water should be used to
clean the cable and tool as they are retrieved.
10. When the tool is just inside the sewer inlet, release the
air foot switch pedal and allow the machine to come to
a complete stop.
Never retract tool from sewer inlet while
WARNING
cable is rotating. Tool can whip causing serious injury.
11. Turn FOR/OFF/REV Switch to OFF position and re-
move cord from power source.
12. Loosen the feed knob and pull the remaining cable
and tool from the sewer. Hand feed the cable into the
machine.
13. Disengage the spring loaded kickstand bar by tilting
the machine forward, forcing the bar forward of the
tires. (Figure 7)

Special Procedures

Main Sewer Or Septic Tank Overrun

It is very important to know the approximate distance from
inlet to main sewer or septic tank. Over-running cable too
far into main sewer or septic tank can allow cables to
knot-up and prevent their return through small lines.

Reverse Operation

Running machine in reverse will cause premature fail-
ure of cable. Use reverse only to free a tool caught in an
obstruction. If this should occur, immediately remove foot
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from air foot switch pedal and allow machine to come to a
full and complete stop. Place FOR/OFF/REV switch to
REV (reverse) position. Loosen feed knob. Grasp cable
with gloved hands and pull while jogging air foot switch
pedal. When tool is dislodged and drum has stopped ro-
tating, place FOR/OFF/REV switch in FOR (forward)
position and follow normal operating procedure.
Never operate this machine in REV (re-
WARNING
verse) for any other purpose. Operating in reverse can
damage a cable and cause serious injury.

Loading The Machine On Vehicle

Loading Wheel
Optional loading wheel swivels up and down. Raise
wheel for loading, lower wheel while transporting or op-
erating machine.
With loading wheel raised, tip machine backwards and
rest handle or loading wheel on truck bed. Lift up on front
of machine and slide onto truck.
Use proper lifting technique – lift with
WARNING
your legs, not your back!!
NOTE! Take care not to damage electrical cord or air
foot switch hose.
Lifting Hook
Optional lifting hook can be used to raise and lower the
machine into a truck using a hoist. The Machine must be
raised by hooking through the hole in the lifting hook.
Lifting the machine by the handle or any
WARNING
other part of the machine may result in the machine tipping
and/or the part failing. This could result in the machine
falling causing serious injury.
NOTE! Take care not to damage electrical cord or air foot
switch hose.
Draining the Drum
Water can be drained from the drum by removing the
screw plug located in the rear of the drum (Figure 10)
and resting the machine on its back as seen in Figure 11.
Be sure the screw drain plug is replaced before trans-
porting the machine.