Ridgid Contact Information; Description, Specifications And Standard Equipment Description - RIDGID K-750R Manual

K-750R Drain Cleaning Machine
• Only use extension cords that are protected by a
GFCI. The GFCI on the machine power cord will not
prevent electrical shock from extension cords.
• Only grasp the rotating cable with gloves recom-
mended by the manufacturer. Latex or loose fitting
gloves or rags can become wrapped around the cable
and may result in serious personal injury.
• Do not allow the cutter to stop turning while the
cable is turning. This can overstress the cable and
may cause twisting, kinking or breaking of the cable and
may result in serious personal injury.
• One person must control both the cable and the
foot switch. If the cutter stops rotating, the operator
must be able to turn the machine motor OFF to prevent
the cable from twisting, kinking and breaking.
• Use latex or rubber gloves inside the gloves rec-
ommended by the manufacturer, goggles, face
shields, protective clothing, and respirator when
chemicals, bacteria or other toxic or infectious
substances are suspected to be in a drain line.
Drains may contain chemicals, bacteria and other sub-
stances that may cause burns, be toxic or infectious or
may result in other serious personal injury.
• Practice good hygiene. Do not eat or smoke while
handling or operating the tool. After handling or op-
erating drain cleaning equipment, use hot, soapy
water to wash hands and other body parts ex-
posed to drain contents. This will help reduce the risk
of health hazards due to exposure to toxic or infectious
material.
• Only use the drain cleaner for the recommended
drain sizes. Using the wrong size drain cleaner can
lead to twisting, kinking or breaking of the cable and may
result in personal injury.
• Keep hands away from rotating drum and guide
tube. Do not reach into drum unless machine is un-
plugged. Hand may be caught in the moving parts.
• Keep glove-covered hand on the cable whenever
the machine is running. This provides better control of
the cable and helps prevent twisting, kinking and break-
ing of the cable and may result in serious personal in-
jury.
• Position machine cable outlet within 3' (0.9 m) of
the drain inlet or properly support exposed cable
when the distance exceeds 3' (0.9 m). Greater dis-
tances can cause control problems leading to twisting,
kinking or breaking of the cable. Twisting, kinking or
breaking cable may cause striking or crushing injuries.
• Do not operate the machine in REV (reverse) rota-
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tion except as described in this manual. Operating in
reverse can result in cable damage and is used to
back the cable end out of blockages.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your
hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose
clothing, jewelry or hair can be caught in moving parts.
• Do not operate this machine if operator or machine
is standing in water. Operating machine while in water
increases the risk of electrical shock.
• Do not use if there is the risk of contact with other
utilities (such as natural gas or electric) during op-
eration. Visual inspection of the drain with a camera is
a good practice. Crossbores, improperly placed utilities
and damaged drains could allow the cutter to contact
and damage the utility. This could cause electrical
shock, gas leaks, fire, explosion or other serious dam-
age or injury.
• Read and understand these instructions and the in-
structions and warnings for all equipment and ma-
terials being used before operating this tool to
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
RIDGID ® Contact Information
If you have any question concerning this RIDGID
– Contact your local RIDGID
– Visit RIDGID.com to find your local RIDGID contact
point.
– Contact Ridge Tool Technical Service Department at
rtctechservices@emerson.com, or in the U.S. and
Cana da call (800) 519-3456.
Description, Specifications and
Standard Equipment
Description
The RIDGID ® K-750R Drain Cleaning Machine will clean
drain lines 3" (75 mm) to 6" (150 mm) in diameter and up
to 100 feet (30.5 m) in length. Corrosion resistant drum
holds 100 feet of 5 / " (16 mm) diameter cable. Drum win-
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dows allows immediate view of cable for inspection and
cleaning of drum and cable.
The drum is belt-driven by an electric motor that has a
grounded electrical system. An integral Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is built into the line cord. A
pneumatic foot switch provides ON/OFF control of the
motor. A "kickstand" base is provided for machine stability
during operation.
The Cable Control System consists of a torque limiter to
stop the drum from rotating when the torque exceeds the
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