Tool Use And Care; Service; Specific Safety Information; Drain Cleaner Safety - RIDGID Auto-Spin Manual Del Operador

Auto-Spin
are connected and properly used. Use of these de-
vices can reduce dust-related hazards.
Power Tool Use and Care
• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is de-
signed.
• Do not use the power tool if switch does not turn it
ON and OFF. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or
the battery pack from the power tool before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
power tools. Such preventive safety measures re-
duce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power
tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of un-
trained users.
• Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the power tool's op-
eration. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly main-
tained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
in accordance with these instructions and in the
manner intended for the particular type of power
tool, taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
for operations different from those intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
• Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and
grease. Allows for better control of the tool.

Service

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is main-
tained.

Specific Safety Information

WARNING
Read this operator's manual carefully before using
™ Drain Cleaning Machine
Ridge Tool Company
the Auto-Spin Drain Cleaner. Failure to understand
and follow the contents of this manual may result in
electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
Call the Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service Depart-
ment at (800) 519-3456 if you have any questions.

Drain Cleaner Safety

• Do not place the machine in water. Water entering the
motor housing will increase the risk of electrical shock.
• Never grasp a rotating cable with a rag or loose fit-
ting cloth glove. It could become wrapped around the
cable and cause serious injury.
• Machine is designed for one person operation.
Operator must control foot switch and cable.
• Use foot switch to operate machine while main-
taining good footing and balance. Foot switch allows
you to control and stop the machine by removing your
foot.
• Do not overstress cables. Overstressing cables
because of obstruction may cause twisting, kinking or
breaking of the cable and result in serious injury.
• Keep AUTOFEED™ close to drain opening. Mini-
mizes risk of cable twisting or kinking.
• Do not operate machine in (REV) reverse. Operating
machine in reverse can result in cable damage and is
used only to back tool out of an obstruction.
• Only use the Auto-Spin Drain Cleaner to clean
" drain lines. Follow instructions on proper use
1 1 /
2
of the machine. Other uses or modifying this drain
cleaner for other applications may increase the risk of
injury.
• Be careful when cleaning drains where cleaning
compounds have been used. Avoid direct contact
with skin and eyes. Serious burns can result from
some drain cleaning compounds.
Description and Specifications
Description
The RIDGID Auto-Spin™ drain cleaning machine is de-
" to 1 " drain lines in sinks, tubs and
signed to clean 3 / 1 /
4 2
showers. The Auto-Spin™ is supplied with an air foot
pedal for ON/OFF control of the motor and features a 2-
way AUTOFEED™ unit, which automatically advances
and retrieves the cable. The AUTOFEED™ allows the
cable to be directly fed into the drain which eliminates the
need to control the cable by hand.
" to
3 /
4
3