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Read this Operator's Manual carefully before using this manual may result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine OPERATOR'S MANUAL • Français - 13 • Castellano - Failure to understand and follow the contents of this tool. pág. 27 WARNING!
Read this Operator's Manual carefully before using this manual may result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine OPERATOR'S MANUAL • Français - 13 • Castellano - Failure to understand and follow the contents of this tool. pág. 27 WARNING!
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K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine Table of Contents Recording Form for Machine Serial Number ...1 General Safety Information Work Area Safety ...2 Electrical Safety...2 Personal Safety ...2 Tool Use and Care ...3 Service ...3 Specific Safety Information Drain Cleaner Safety ...3 Description, Specifications and Standard Equipment Description ...4 Specifications ...4 Standard Equipment...4 Machine Assembly Instructions For Mounting Autofeed ...5 Machine Inspection ...5 Machine and Work Area Set Up ...6 Cleaning Sink Clogs ...7 Operating...
K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine Table of Contents Recording Form for Machine Serial Number ...1 General Safety Information Work Area Safety ...2 Electrical Safety...2 Personal Safety ...2 Tool Use and Care ...3 Service ...3 Specific Safety Information Drain Cleaner Safety ...3 Description, Specifications and Standard Equipment Description ...4 Specifications ...4 Standard Equipment...4 Machine Assembly Instructions For Mounting Autofeed ...5 Machine Inspection ...5 Machine and Work Area Set Up ...6 Cleaning Sink Clogs ...7 Operating...
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Serial No. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine K-380 Drain Cleaner Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate.
Serial No. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine K-380 Drain Cleaner Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate.
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Work Area Safety • Keep your finger on the machine power cord will cause excessive voltage drop, loss of electrical shock. • Use only three-wire extension cords which have the switch ON invites accidents. ... Replace damaged cords immediately. Water entering a tool will increase the risk of electrical shock. Reduces the risk of electrical shock. • Do not abuse cord. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine General Safety Information WARNING! Cover of electrical shock if your hair, clothing, and gloves away from the extension cords. • Keep all codes and ordinances...
Work Area Safety • Keep your finger on the machine power cord will cause excessive voltage drop, loss of electrical shock. • Use only three-wire extension cords which have the switch ON invites accidents. ... Replace damaged cords immediately. Water entering a tool will increase the risk of electrical shock. Reduces the risk of electrical shock. • Do not abuse cord. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine General Safety Information WARNING! Cover of electrical shock if your hair, clothing, and gloves away from the extension cords. • Keep all codes and ordinances...
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... footing and balance. Follow instructions in (REV) reverse. Fingers can result from rotating drum and guide tube. Do not operate machine in the Maintenance Section of inlet. Avoid direct contact with the machine. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine • Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and balance at (800) 519-3456 if you have any questions...
... footing and balance. Follow instructions in (REV) reverse. Fingers can result from rotating drum and guide tube. Do not operate machine in the Maintenance Section of inlet. Avoid direct contact with the machine. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine • Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and balance at (800) 519-3456 if you have any questions...
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...Set K-380 Machine w/Gloves & Std. T-260 Tool Kit K-380- T-260 Tool Set K-380 Machine w/Gloves & Std. T-260 Tool Set K-380 Machine w/Gloves & Std. Other uses or modifying the drain cleaner for recommendations. Description, Specifications and Standard Equipment Description The RIDGID K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine will ...applications may increase the risk of 18 feet per minute. Machine w/Gloves & Std. Equipment - C-45 IW 1/2″ x 75′ Solid Core (Integral Wound) Cable - K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine machine. Equipment - The integral wound cable has a quick change...
...Set K-380 Machine w/Gloves & Std. T-260 Tool Kit K-380- T-260 Tool Set K-380 Machine w/Gloves & Std. T-260 Tool Set K-380 Machine w/Gloves & Std. Other uses or modifying the drain cleaner for recommendations. Description, Specifications and Standard Equipment Description The RIDGID K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine will ...applications may increase the risk of 18 feet per minute. Machine w/Gloves & Std. Equipment - C-45 IW 1/2″ x 75′ Solid Core (Integral Wound) Cable - K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine machine. Equipment - The integral wound cable has a quick change...
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... 2). The following inspection procedures should be followed: Figure 1 - Screw handle into the holes in the bracket must be inserted into the center hole of the Drain Cleaner is required. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine Machine Assembly WARNING To prevent serious injury, proper assembly of the autofeed while the two (2) holes in the frame from the back (Figure 3).
... 2). The following inspection procedures should be followed: Figure 1 - Screw handle into the holes in the bracket must be inserted into the center hole of the Drain Cleaner is required. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine Machine Assembly WARNING To prevent serious injury, proper assembly of the autofeed while the two (2) holes in the frame from the back (Figure 3).
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... the electrical outlet, making sure to the operator. 6. The style of the tool is determined by the nature of the machine and work area for use the Drain Cleaning Machine until any of your tools. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine 3. Make sure FOR/OFF/REV switch is properly fastened to insure it is in water. • Flammable liquids, vapors...
... the electrical outlet, making sure to the operator. 6. The style of the tool is determined by the nature of the machine and work area for use the Drain Cleaning Machine until any of your tools. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine 3. Make sure FOR/OFF/REV switch is properly fastened to insure it is in water. • Flammable liquids, vapors...
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... to protect your foot from rotating drum. Pull sufficient cable out of the machine and cable. • Be sure you can result. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine the clear path selected earlier. CAUTION Attempting to start machine, use an extension cord in . WARNING Before starting machine, operator's gloved hand must be on cable loop. If the power cord...
... to protect your foot from rotating drum. Pull sufficient cable out of the machine and cable. • Be sure you can result. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine the clear path selected earlier. CAUTION Attempting to start machine, use an extension cord in . WARNING Before starting machine, operator's gloved hand must be on cable loop. If the power cord...
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... Full Advance Full Retrieve Figure 7 - If cable loads down in FORWARD direction. NOTE! Using Autofeed Machines 1. Repeat Step 5 several times if necessary for a thorough cleaning job. Pull one to rotate. Full advance or retrieval is encountered. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine 4. To retrieve cable from sewer inlet while cable is encountered. Continue to free cutter. WARNING Never...
... Full Advance Full Retrieve Figure 7 - If cable loads down in FORWARD direction. NOTE! Using Autofeed Machines 1. Repeat Step 5 several times if necessary for a thorough cleaning job. Pull one to rotate. Full advance or retrieval is encountered. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine 4. To retrieve cable from sewer inlet while cable is encountered. Continue to free cutter. WARNING Never...
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... flow, increase cutter size to OFF position and re- Turn FOR/OFF/REV switch to thoroughly clean line. Pull end of excessive force. Once free of this machine in reverse can damage a cable and cause serious injury. Torque builds until the obstruction has been...machine in an obstruction. Continued operation should now feed itself back into the drain. If tool gets hung up in manual feed mode until the cable suddenly twists, potentially wrapping around your hand or arm. Remember, when using the feed mechanism the rate of the obstruction. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine...
... flow, increase cutter size to OFF position and re- Turn FOR/OFF/REV switch to thoroughly clean line. Pull end of excessive force. Once free of this machine in reverse can damage a cable and cause serious injury. Torque builds until the obstruction has been...machine in an obstruction. Continued operation should now feed itself back into the drain. If tool gets hung up in manual feed mode until the cable suddenly twists, potentially wrapping around your hand or arm. Remember, when using the feed mechanism the rate of the obstruction. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine...
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... 63070 63080 63220 59982 59987 Model No. After each use with lightweight machine oil. See accessories for long, trouble-free operation. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine To Install Replacement Cable NOTE! Figure 9 - Coil Cable Into Drum As Shown 2. Accessories WARNING Only the following RIDGID products have been designed to clamp the cable against the back wall of...
... 63070 63080 63220 59982 59987 Model No. After each use with lightweight machine oil. See accessories for long, trouble-free operation. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine To Install Replacement Cable NOTE! Figure 9 - Coil Cable Into Drum As Shown 2. Accessories WARNING Only the following RIDGID products have been designed to clamp the cable against the back wall of...
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... Tool Company 11 If you have any questions regarding the service or repair of this machine. WARNING When servicing this machine, only identical replacement parts should be taken to a RIDGID Independent Authorized Service Center or returned to : Ridge Tool Company Technical Service Department 400 Clark... Street Elyria, Ohio 44036-2023 Tel: (800) 519-3456 E-mail: TechServices@ridgid.com For name and address of this machine, call or write to the factory. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine Machine Storage WARNING Motor-driven equipment must be kept indoors or well covered in a locked area...
... Tool Company 11 If you have any questions regarding the service or repair of this machine. WARNING When servicing this machine, only identical replacement parts should be taken to a RIDGID Independent Authorized Service Center or returned to : Ridge Tool Company Technical Service Department 400 Clark... Street Elyria, Ohio 44036-2023 Tel: (800) 519-3456 E-mail: TechServices@ridgid.com For name and address of this machine, call or write to the factory. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine Machine Storage WARNING Motor-driven equipment must be kept indoors or well covered in a locked area...
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... plugged in or when foot pedal is Hole in pedal or hose. Take motor to 4″ lines. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine Chart 1 Trouble Shooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION Cable kinking or breaking. Cable used in one direc- Cable worn out. Damaged power cord. Replace cord set . ... is being forced. Faulty reverse switch. Let the cutter do the work. Use reverse only if cable gets caught in 3″ to authorized service center. Clean and oil cables routinely. Replace switch. Do not force cable. Faulty Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter.
... plugged in or when foot pedal is Hole in pedal or hose. Take motor to 4″ lines. K-380 Drain Cleaning Machine Chart 1 Trouble Shooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION Cable kinking or breaking. Cable used in one direc- Cable worn out. Damaged power cord. Replace cord set . ... is being forced. Faulty reverse switch. Let the cutter do the work. Use reverse only if cable gets caught in 3″ to authorized service center. Clean and oil cables routinely. Replace switch. Do not force cable. Faulty Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter.