Special Procedures Reverse Operation; Brake Adjustment - RIDGID K-50 Manual De Instrucciones

progress depends on the type of tool being used and
nature of the blockage. Advance cable slowly.
7. If cable gets hung up in the obstruction, release the
clutch handle to stop the rotation of the cable. Refer
to "Reverse Operation" in the "Special Procedures"
section.
8. Once obstruction is cleared, it is recommended that
operator flush debris from line with running water.
Repeat Step 6 several times if necessary for thorough
cleaning job and then work cable through additional
stoppages as required.
Cable is not attached inside drum. When
CAUTION
approaching end of cable, keep hand securely on cable
to avoid losing it down the drain.
9. To withdraw cable from line with machine running,
leave FOR/REV lever in FORWARD position and
slowly pull cable from drain.
10. As excess cable is retrieved from line, hand-feed
cable back into K-50.
11. Release clutch handle just prior to cable or tool emerg-
ing from drain opening. Cable or tool may contain
debris and splash work area.
Never retract tool from sewer inlet while
WARNING
cable is rotating. Tool can whip causing serious injury.
12. Turn FOR/OFF/REV Switch to OFF position.
13. Pull remaining cable and tool from sewer.
Special Procedures
Reverse Operation
Running machine in reverse will cause premature failure
of cable. Use reverse only to free a tool or cable caught in
an obstruction. If this should occur, immediately release
clutch handle and place FOR/OFF/REV switch to OFF po-
sition. After motor comes to a complete stop, place
FOR/OFF/REV switch in the REV (reverse) direction.
Engage clutch handle only until cable or tool is free of ob-
struction. Once it is free, release clutch handle immediately.
Turn unit OFF. Run unit in FOR (forward) direction and fol-
low 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.

Brake Adjustment

The cable adapter is equipped with a quick-acting brake
which will immediately stop rotation of the drum when
the clutch handle is pulled upwards.
K-50 Drain Cleaning Machine
After attaching cable adapter to your K-50 Machine, test for
proper braking action as follows:
1. Put switch in FORWARD position to start motor.
2. Push clutch handle forward to engage clutch driver
jaws. Drum will rotate.
3. Pull up on clutch handle to release jaws and acti-
vate brake. Drum should stop turning immediately.
If drum does not stop immediately, readjust brake mech-
anism as follows:
Make sure machine is unplugged from power
source before making any adjustment.
4. Slightly loosen two set screws "A" using a
wrench (Figure 9) .
5. Turn set screw "B" clockwise
6. Operate machine to check for proper braking action.
7. If drum does not stop immediately, repeat Steps 2 and
3 until brake functions properly.
8. Tighten set screws "A" and recheck tension on set
screw "B".
Due to normal wear, future adjustment will become nec-
essary for effective braking.
Brake Drum
"A" Set Screw (2)
Figure 9 – Cable Adapter
Ridge Tool Company
WARNING
1 / turn (Figure 9) .
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"B" Set Screw
Plunger Pin
Cable Container
" hex
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