Instructions / Assembly

K-75A/B, K-1500A/B, & K-1500SP Drain Cleaning Machines
Ridge Tool Company6
Machine Set-Up
WARNING
Do not place machine in water. Water entering
the motor can result in electrical shock.
To prevent serious injury, proper set-up of the ma-
chine and work area is required. The following
procedures should be followed to set-up the ma-
chine:
1. Check work area for:
• Adequate lighting
• Grounded electrical outlet
• Clear path to the electrical outlet that does not
contain any sources of heat or oil, sharp edges or
moving parts that may damage electrical cord.
• Dry place for machine and operator. Do not place
the machine in water.
• Flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite.
2. Position the Drain Cleaning Machine within 2v of
sewer inlet. Greater distance can result in cable twist-
ing or kinking.
3. Make sure FOR/OFF/REV switch is in the OFF po-
sition.
Figure 3 – Rear Guide Hose Attachment
4. Attach the rear guide hose by sliding guide hose
adapter onto the guide hose pins (Figure 3).
Do not use machine without rear guide
hose attached. Prevents cable whipping, possible en-
tanglement and a cleaner jobsite.
5. Insert first cable into front of machine (female end first)
and push through guide hose until approximately one
foot remains out the front of the machine (Figure 4).
Figure 4 – Inserting Cable Into Front Of Machine
Never couple more than one cable at a
time. Cable will extend behind rear guide tube.
6. Select and install the proper tool to the end of the
cable. The T-Slot Coupler allows the tool to be snap-
ped into the cable coupler (Figure 5). To remove tool,
use the pin key to depress the plunger and slide the
coupling apart.
Figure 5 – Coupling and Uncoupling Tools
NOTE! Proper Tool Selection
A good rule of thumb is to use a tool at least 1w
smaller than the line to be cleaned. The style of the
tool is determined by the nature of the job and is left
up to the operator.
7. Plug the Drain Cleaning Machine into the electrical
outlet, making sure to position the power cord along
the clear path selected earlier. If the power cord does
not reach the outlet, use an extension cord in good
condition.
To avoid electric shock and electrical fires,
never use an extension cord that is damaged or does not
meet the following requirements:
• The cord has a three-prong plug similar to shown in
Electrical Safety section.
WARNING
To Couple Cable
and Tools
Snap Together Insert Pin Slide Apart
To Uncouple Cable and Tools
WARNING
WARNING