Operating Instructions; Feeding The Cable Into The Drain - RIDGID K-5208 Manual Del Usario

K-5208 Drain Cleaning Machine

Operating Instructions

WARNING
Always wear eye protection to reduce the risk of
eye injury.
Always wear RIDGID drain cleaning mitts in good
condition. Latex or loose fitting mitts or rags can be-
come wrapped around the cable and may result in
serious personal injury. Only wear latex or rubber
gloves under drain cleaning mitts. Do not use dam-
aged drain cleaning mitts.
Always use appropriate personal protective equip-
ment while handling and using drain cleaning equip-
ment. Drains may contain chemicals, bacteria and
other substances that may be toxic, infectious,
cause burns or other issues. Appropriate personal
protective equipment always includes safety glasses
and RIDGID drain cleaning mitts, and may include
equipment such as latex or rubber gloves, face
shields, goggles, protective clothing, respirators
and steel-toed footwear.
Do not allow the cutter to stop turning while the ma-
chine is running. This can overstress the cable and
may cause twisting, kinking or breaking of the
cable. Twisting, kinking or breaking cable may
cause striking or crushing injuries.
Keep mitt covered hand on the cable whenever the
machine is running. This provides better control of
the cable and helps prevent twisting, kinking and
breaking of the cable. Twisting, kinking or breaking
cable may cause striking or crushing injuries.
Position the machine so that cable outlet is within
two feet (0.6 m) of the drain inlet or properly support
exposed cable when the distance exceeds two feet.
Greater distances can cause control problems lead-
ing to twisting, kinking or breaking of the cable.
Twisting, kinking or breaking cable may cause strik-
ing or crushing injuries.
One person must control both the cable and the
clutch. Do not lock clutch handle during operation.
If the cutter stops rotating, the operator must be
able to release the clutch to prevent twisting, kink-
ing and breaking of the cable and reduce the risk of
injury.
Follow operating instructions to reduce the risk of in-
jury from twisted or broken cables, cable ends whip-
ping around, machine tipping, chemical burns,
infections and other causes.
1. Make sure that machine and work area is properly set
up and that the work area is free of bystanders and
other distractions.
2. Pull cable out of machine and feed into drain. At
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least one foot (0.3 m) of cable must be in drain so that
the end of the cable will not come out of the drain and
whip around when the machine is started.
Directly route the cable from machine cable outlet to
the drain opening, minimizing exposed cable and
changes in direction. Do not tightly bend the cable –
this can increase the risk of twisting or breaking.
3. Assume a proper operating position to help maintain
control of the cable and machine (see Figure 9):
• Be sure you can quickly release the clutch lever
handle.
• Your mitted hand must be on the cable to control
and support it.
• Be sure that you have good balance, do not have to
overreach, and cannot fall on drain cleaning ma-
chine, drain or other hazards.
• You must be able to reach the FOR/O-OFF/REV
switch.
• Can reach additional cable sections.
This operating position will help to maintain control of
the cable and machine.
Figure 9 – In Operating Position

Feeding The Cable Into The Drain

1. Confirm that at least one foot of cable is in the drain.
2. Grasp near the center of exposed cable with mitted
hand and pull 6" to 12" (150 to 300 mm) of cable out
of the machine so that there is a slight bow in the
cable. Mitt covered hand must grasp cable to control
and support the cable. Improper cable support can
allow the cable to kink or twist and can damage the
cable or injure the operator. Make sure that the cable
outlet of drain cleaner is within 2' (0.6 m) of the drain
opening.
2' (0.6 m)
Max
999-995-137.10_REV. B