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K-5208 Drain Cleaning
Machine

K-5208 Drain Cleaning Machine

Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate.

Serial
No.

WARNING!

Read this Operator’s Manual
carefully  before  using  this
tool.  Failure  to  understand
and  follow  the  contents  of
this  manual  may  result  in
electrical shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.

Drain Cleaner

Summary of Contents for K-5208

Page 1: ...w and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate Serial No WARNING Read this Operator s Manual carefully before using this tool Failure to understand and follow the contents of this ma...

Page 2: ...outdoor use Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of elec tric shock This symbol indicates the risk of hands fingers or other body parts being caught wrapped or crushed in the drain...

Page 3: ...wer tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is de signed Do not use power tool if the switch does not turn it K 5208 Drain Cleaning Machine ON and OFF Any power tool that cannot...

Page 4: ...3456 Description The RIDGID K 5208 Drain Cleaning machine is designed Drain Cleaner Safety Before using the tool test the ground fault circuit in terrupter GFCI provided with the power supply cord to...

Page 5: ...to on product serial plate for information specific to unit Controls FOR O OFF REV Switch Clutch lever handle Operating Temperature 20 F to 120 F 29 C to 49 C 999 995 137 10_REV B 5 K 5208 Drain Clea...

Page 6: ...r damage Always wear safety glasses and other appropri ate protective equipment when inspecting your drain cleaner 1 Inspect the RIDGID drain cleaning mitts Figure 3 Make sure they are in good conditi...

Page 7: ...adjust the machine clutch for the size of cable to be used see Jaw Clutch Adjustment 6 If needed place protective covers in the work area The drain cleaning process can be messy 7 Position the drain c...

Page 8: ...drum style cable carrier placing the cable carrier near the drain opening and the ma chine cable outlet allows convenient access for load ing and unloading of cable sections See Figure 7 Figure 7 Inse...

Page 9: ...ion i e SOW or complies with H05VV F H05RN F types or IEC type design 60227 IEC 53 60245 IEC 57 Has sufficient wire size For extension cords up to 50 15 2 m long use 16 AWG 1 5mm2 or heavier For exten...

Page 10: ...ndle 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...

Page 11: ...machine as shown in the machine casting Figure 10 If the ro tation is not correct do not use the machine until it has been repaired Do not rotate the cable in reverse except as specifically described...

Page 12: ...s an indication of total cable length Feeding cable into a larger drain line or similar transition may cause the cable to kink or knot and prevent removal from the drain Minimize the amount of cable f...

Page 13: ...le and feed excess cable into the machine Figure14B Figure 14A Clutch Engaged Cable Rotating Pulling Cable Out of Drain Figure 14B Clutch Released Cable Not Rotating Feeding Cable Into Machine 5 Repea...

Page 14: ...se solvents abrasives or other harsh cleaning agents Machine Use a damp soft cloth to wipe off the ma chine Do not submerge or flush the machine with water Do not allow water to enter motor or other e...

Page 15: ...h cover they are re tained and will not come out and remove the cover Unlock the clutch lever handle and allow to fully open 3 Remove the clutch jaw assembly 4 Hold new clutch jaws assembly Catalog 61...

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