RIDGID K-39 Mode D'emploi page 8

K-39/K-39B Drain Cleaning Machine
been modified or if the cord is damaged, do not use
the Drain Cleaner until the cord has been replaced.
K-39 Battery Charger:
Inspect the power cord and plug for damage. If the
cord or plug is damaged, do not use the charger
until the cord is replaced. Inspect charger for damage.
Do not use charger if it has received a sharp blow,
been dropped or otherwise damaged.
3. Inspect the Drain Cleaning Machine for any broken,
missing, misaligned or binding parts as well as any
other conditions which may affect the safe and normal
operation of the machine. If any of these conditions
are present, do not use the Drain Cleaning Machine
until any problem has been repaired.
4. Lubricate the Drain Cleaner and the autofeed unit, if
necessary, according to the Maintenance Instructions.
5. Use accessories that are designed for your drain
cleaner and meet the needs of your application. The
correct accessories allow you to do the job success-
fully and safely. Accessories suitable for use with
other equipment may be hazardous when used with
this drain cleaner.
6. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from all equipment han-
dles and controls. This reduces the risk of injury due
to a tool or control slipping from your grip.
7. Inspect cables and couplings for wear and damage.
Cables should be replaced when they become
severely worn or corroded. A worn cable can be
identified when the outside coils become flat or hav-
ing several kinks throughout the cable.
Worn or damaged cables can break caus-
WARNING
ing serious injury.
Drain Cleaner and Work Area
Set-Up
WARNING
To prevent serious injury, proper set-up of the
drain cleaner and work area is required. The fol-
lowing procedures should be followed to set-up the
K-39 and K-39B:
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K-39 Drain Cleaner:
fires, never use an extension cord that is damaged or
does not meet the following requirements:
electrical connections dry and off the ground. Do not
touch plug with wet hands. Test the Appliance Leakage
Current Interrupter (ALCI) provided with the electrical
cord to insure it is operating correctly. When test button is
pushed in, the reset button should pop up. If the ALCI
does not function correctly, do not use the machine.
Press reset button to restore power. Do not place the drain
cleaner in water.
Sink Clog Setup:
Bathtub Clog Setup:
in the bottom of the tub. ALWAYS go through the tub's
overflow.
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1. Check work area for:
• Adequate lighting.
• No flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite.
• Clear path to the electrical outlet that does not
contain any sources of heat or oil, sharp edges or
moving parts that may damage electrical cord.
• Dry place for operator.
2. Make sure trigger is not engaged.
3. Plug the Drain Cleaner into the electrical outlet, mak-
ing sure to position the power cord along the clear path
selected earlier. If the power cord does not reach the
outlet, use an extension cord in good condition.
WARNING To avoid electrical shock and electrical
• The cord is rated as "W" or "W-A" if being used out-
doors.
• The cord has sufficient wire thickness (16 AWG
below 50'/14 AWG 50' - 100'). If the wire thickness
is too small, the cord may overheat, melting the
cord's insulation or causing nearby objects to ignite.
To reduce risk of electrical shock, keep all
WARNING
1. First, remove the sink's P-trap by unscrewing it at both
ends. Remember to place a bucket under the sink to
catch backed up water. Clean out any debris that may
be stuck in the P-trap.
2. Place the K-39 close to the drain pipe that is coming
out of the wall and follow the operating instructions.
1. Remove the tub's overflow cover plate. Pull out all of
the stopper linkage in order to expose the open hole.
DO NOT run the machine through the drain
CAUTION
2. Place the K-39 close to the overflow opening and fol-
low the operating instructions.