Kollmann
Clutch
Handle
Tool
Figure 1 – K-75A, K-1500A and K-1500SPA Drain Cleaners
Machine Inspection
WARNING
To prevent serious injury, inspect your Drain
Cleaning Machine. The following inspection pro-
cedures should be performed before each use.
1. Make sure the Drain Cleaning Machine is unplugged
and the directional switch is set to the OFF position
(Figures 1 and 2).
2. Inspect the power cord, Ground Fault Circuit Inte-
rrupter (GFCI) and plug for damage. If the plug has
been modified, is missing the grounding prong or if the
cord is damaged, do not use the Drain Cleaning
Machine until the cord has been replaced.
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
K-75A/B, K-1500A/B, & K-1500SP Drain Cleaning Machines
Guide
Hose
FOR/OFF/REV
Switch
Ridge Tool Company
are present, do not use the Drain Cleaning Machine
until any problem has been repaired.
Clutch
Handle
Tool
Figure 2 – K-75B, K-1500B and K-1500SP Drain
Cleaning Machines
4. Lubricate the Drain Cleaning Machine, if necessary,
according to the Maintenance Instructions.
5. Use tools and accessories that are designed for your
drain cleaner and meet the needs of your application.
The correct tools and accessories allow you to do the
job successfully 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 the cutting edges of your tools. If necessary,
have them sharpened or replaced prior to using the
Drain Cleaning Machine. Dull or damaged cutting
tools can lead to binding and cable breakage.
8. Inspect cables and couplings for wear and damage.
Cables should be replaced when they become se-
verely worn or corroded. A worn cable can be iden-
tified when the outside coils become flat.
WARNING
Worn or damaged cables can break caus-
ing serious injury.
Guide
Hose
FOR/OFF/REV
Switch
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