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1. Frame Models Accessories Only the following RIDGID Kollmann prod ucts have been designed to function with the Sectional Drain Cleaning Machines Other accessories suitable for use with other tools may become hazardous when used on the machines To prevent serious injury use only the recommended accessories K 75A B Machines Cables and Leaders Catalog Model No No Description 62275 C 10 15 All Purpose Wind 4 6m 30007 T 127 7 8 Trap Leader s Cables Catalog Model No No Description 51317 C 9 10 Heavy Duty 3m 62270 C 8 7 2 All Purpose Wind 2 3m 62265 C 7 7 2 Tight Wind 2 3m Ridge Tool Company 9 RIDGID Kollmann PAEAS EEEE ECD Accessories Catalog Model No Description No 59360 59205 A 1 Left Hand Mitt 59295 A 2 Right Hand Mitt 59225 A 12 Pin Key Cable 59230 A 13 Pin Key s Cable 59470 A 8 Cable Carrier Five Sections C 10 59210 A 10 Cable Carrier Three Sections C 10 59425 Cable Caddy 59330 A 376X Jawset Adapts K 75 to s Cable 59325 A 368X 7s Replacement Jawset 8 Rear Guide Hose 10 Rear Guide Hose 12 Rear Guide Hose Tools for C 10 Cable 7 s Catalog Model Replacement No No Description Blade s Straight Auger Funnel Auger Retrieving Auger T 103 Sawtooth Cutter 2 7 62865 T 104 H Cutter 27 7 62870 T 105 Grease Cutter 21 2 62875 T 106 Grease Cutter 3 7 98070 97800 97920 97925 928502. Drain Cleaning Machine Dull or damaged cutting tools can lead to binding and cable breakage 8 Inspect cables and couplings for wear and damage Cables should be replaced when they become se verely worn or corroded A worn cable can be iden tified when the outside coils become flat WISI Worn or damaged cables can break caus ing serious injury Ridge Tool Company 5 RIDGID Kollmann ESETN SERIEN SESS DIR ETT TETTE Machine Set Up A 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 e Adequate lighting e Grounded electrical outlet e 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 e Flammable liquids vapors or dust that may ignite 2 Position the Drain Cleaning Machine within 2 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 cab
3. and clean Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the tool s operation If damaged have the tool serviced before using Many acci dents are caused by poorly maintained tools Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool Keep handles dry and clean free from oil and grease Allows for better control of the tool Service Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel Service or maintenance performed by unqualified repair personnel could result in injury Ridge Tool Company When servicing a tool use only identical replace ment parts Follow instructions in the Maintenance Section of this manual Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electrical shock or injury Specific Safety Information Read this operator s manual carefully before using the K 75 K 1500 Drain Cleaners Failure to under stand and follow the contents of this manual may result in electrical shock fire and or serious per sonal injury Call the Ridge Tool Company Technical Service Depart ment at 800 519 3456 if you have any questions Drain Cleaner Safety Wear leather m
4. 62880 1 107 Spade Cutter 19 2 62915 1 109 Spiral Sawtooth Cutter 12 4 97930 62920 T 110 Spiral Sawtooth Cutter 2 97935 62925 T 111 Spiral Sawtooth Cutter 3 92890 62930 T 112 4 Blade Cutter 19 2 97915 62935 T 113 4 Blade Cutter 3 97940 98050 T 150 Sharktooth Cutter 3 and 4 See Below 98055 T 150 1 Sharktooth Cutter 3 Blade 98005 98060 T 150 2 Sharktooth Cutter 4 Blade 98010 62940 T 114 Chain Knocker 97985 K 1500A B Machines Cables and Leaders Catalog Model No No Description 92280 C 11 15 Standard All Purpose Wind 7g Pitch Good for 4 Traps 3 8 Lines 62285 C 12 15 Extra Heavy Duty Wind s Pitch 4 10 Long Runs No 4 Traps 62295 C 14 15 Heavy Duty Wind 2 Pitch 3 10 Lines Through Cleanout No 4 Traps 62300 C 15 15 Extra Flexible Wind 2 Pitch 3 6 Lines Good for Traps 63090 1 4 x 25 Leader 62275 C 10 15 Standard All Purpose Wind Requires A 368X Jawset Tools 10 Accessories Catalog Model No No Description 59470 Cable Carrier 60 Capacity 11 59210 A 10 Cable Carrier 150 Capacity 1 2 59415 A 34 10 10 Rear Guide Hose 59395 A 34 12 12 Rear Guide Hose 59400 A 34 16 16 Rear Guide Hose Left Hand Mitt 59295 A 2 Right Hand Mitt Tool Box Trap Spoon 30 Manhole Guide Pipe 1 Replacement Jawset Tools for C 11 C 12 C 14 and C 15 C
5. 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot com RIDGID Kollmann KAATAA E SETS ES e The cord is rated as W or W A if being used out doors The cord has sufficient wire thickness 14 AWG 50 If the wire thickness is too small the cord may overheat melting the cord s insulation or causing nearby objects to ignite To reduce risk of electrical shock keep all electrical connections dry and off the ground Do not touch plug with wet hands Test the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI provided with the electric cord to insure itis operating correctly When test button is pushed in the indicator light should go off Reactivate by pushing the reset button in If indicator light goes on the machine is ready to use If the GFCI does not function correctly do not use the machine Operating Instructions A WARNING Wear mitts with rivets provided with machine Never grasp a rotating cable with a rag loose fit ting cloth or leather glove that may become wrapped around the cable causing serious injury Always wear eye protection to protect your eyes against dirt and other foreign objects Wear rubber soled non slip shoes Be very careful when cleaning drains where clean ing compounds have been used Wear gloves when handling cable and avoid direct contact to the skin and especially the eyes and facial area as se rious burns can result Do not operate if clutch handle is damaged or does not fu
6. Instructions Make sure machine is unplugged from power source before performing maintenance or making any adjustment Moving Parts Lubrication Grease all exposed moving parts such as rocker arms and main bearing approximately every three months Make sure to grease main bearing thru grease fitting in side clutch handle slot Clutch J aws Lubrication Clean and lubricate clutch driver jaws with oil after each use Cables Cables should be thoroughly flushed with water to pre vent damaging effects of sediment and drain cleaning compounds Periodically lubricate cables and couplings with RIDGID Kollmann Cable Rust Inhibitor When not in use store cables indoors to prevent dete rioration by the elements Cables should be replaced when they become severely corroded or worn A worn cable can be identified when outside coils of cable become flat Clutch J aws Replacement 1 Remove four screws holding the front guard to the housing 2 Remove screws from the nose piece assembly Figure 12 y Se A Figure 12 Replacing Clutch Jaws 3 Slide out clutch driver jaws and replace with desired size jaws Figure 13 Replacing Clutch Jaws 4 Replace nose piece assembly screws and guard Never operate machine with belt guard removed Fingers can be caught between the belt and pulley Removing Clutch End Play 1 To remove end play from clutch loosen screw in Adjusting Nut Figure 14 2 Turn l
7. handle im mediately Turn unit OFF Run unit in FOR forward direction and follow normal operating procedure Never operate this machine in REV re verse for any other purpose Operating in reverse can damage a cable and cause serious injury Cable Applications Standard Cable Standard 5 or 1 cable can be used in straight lines from 3 through 6 and through fit tings Figure 8 8 Ridge Tool Company RIDGID Kollmann ESEN SEIEN SETS IPTE TETTE IY 3 4 and 6 Tees 3 4 and 6 Y s 3 4 and 6 Ells Figure 8 Standard Cable Application Heavy Duty Cable Where conditions allow heavy duty 1 inch cable such as C 14 should be used for faster results and longer cable life The heavy duty cables work effectively in 4 through 8 straight lines Figure 9 NOTE This type cable should not be used in areas where 4 P traps or 4 running traps are cur rently in use lz Ls 6 to 8 4 to 8 4 to 8 Ells Cleanouts Running Traps Figure 9 Heavy Duty Cable Application Faster Cleaning Obstructions of grease or fats can be cleaned faster and more effectively by bending the cable some 6 or 8 behind the cutter Figure 10 Bent Cable Figure 10 Bending Cable for Faster Cleaning Storing And Transporting Cable A Frame Models Only Cables can be stored and transported on A frame models as shown in Figure 1 f Figure 11 Storing Cables On A
8. 1 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot com RIDGID Kollmann KAATAA E SETS ES Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool ON A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury Do not over reach Keep proper footing and bal ance at all times Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations Use safety equipment Always wear eye protec tion Dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions Tool Use and Care Use clamp or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control Do not force tool Use the correct tool for your application The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed Do not use tool if switch does not turn it ON or OFF Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing the tool Such preventive safety measures re duce the risk of starting the tool accidentally Store idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained persons Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users Maintain tools with care Keep cutting tools sharp
9. A 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 Cleaning Machines Test Equipment fi Depot 1 800 517 8431 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 Phone 781 665 1400 Toll Free 1 800 517 8431 i Visit US at WWw TestEquipmentDepot com RIDGID Kollmann RIDGID Kollmann PAETAE E SESS DITE E Table of Contents Recording Form for Machine Model and Serial Number 1 General Safety Work AN Ca ole EE 2 PECE Ca Sale EE o MI MEM Le MD MES 2 A UOTE TR 2 TOO SE cai aN PT E 3 O 3 Specific Safety Information EMO UI 3 Description Specifications and Standard Equipment PSSM OL ON NN IEEE cT 4 no 91216 672 1110 ion 4 Standard EQUIP 4 Machine MIDS CC NOI e er Dm 5 Machine Sep UD iue doo EE ial e eee nee re eee 6 Operating Instractl lls um toit dodi p ebd ese cataract E 7 Special Procedures FIEVEISE ODGFallol ieiscdeiane a a etn ioni N cce Eotad ti esi coca ates pez D Sate aes fons A cce Ente adieu edt eed 8 Cable 16 8 ers 1 0 Sui odo toit esp vPE Lem qut be tob E DM MOI DEM I KIM UU UE 8 Storing and Transporting Cable A Frame Models cccoocccccccccncoconocococonoconcncononnnononnnnononnnononnnonnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnonenennss 9 Accessories Cable Sel
10. SE i K 1500A A K 1500A SE K 1500B K 1500B SE 1 K 1500SP B Te 2 4 175 K 15005PA A 1 4 3 10 300 HP at 640 RPM Specifications Line Capacity Depends on choice of cable Refer to the chart for recom mendations Motor K 75A B AA 115V 60Hz Reversible priino mM ices 1 2 HP AMOS a 7 2 K 1500A B TV OC rai 115V 60Hz Reversible 230V 240V 50Hz Versions Available Upon Request PP 3 4 HP AmDS 10 4 K 1500A B SP WDB 115V 240V 50 60Hz Rev ersible otal Enclosed Fan Cooled Ral nurse toa 1 HP OS 15 Frame MI 2 Wheels In Rear w Upright Handle On Frame Assembly and Cable Storage Capacity A A 2 Wheels In Front On Frame Assembly See the RIDGID RT Catalog for machine model options and accessories Every machine model includes as stan dard equipment e A 1 Operator s Mitt A 12 Pin Key e A 34 12 Rear Guide Hose eee EE wan ing tt Horsepower Height Width Length Wt Lbs 92 3 4 HP at 710 RPM a 1HP at 600 RPM 27714 20 4 40 s 110 41 2 209 16 138 4 Ridge Tool Company RIDGID Kollmann ESEN SERIEN SETS IPTE TETTE Clutch Handle Tool WN FOR OFF REV Switch Figure 1 K 75A K 1500A and K 1500SPA Drain Cleaners Machine Inspection A WARNING To prevent serious injury inspect your Drain Cleaning Machine The following inspection pro cedures should be performed before each us
11. ables 1 Catalog Model No No Description 62840 Straight Auger 61800 Heavy Duty Straight Auger 63105 T 3 Funnel Auger 61790 T 4 Heavy Duty Funnel Auger 63190 T 5 Straight Retrieving Auger 63195 T 6 Funnel Retrieving Auger 63200 T 7 Hook Auger 63205 T 8 Grease Cutter 2 7 63210 T 9 Grease Cutter 3 7 62845 T 10 Grease Cutter 4 7 59485 T 12 H Cutter 31 2 Sawtooth Cutter 2 61975 T 14 Sawtooth Cutter 31 2 Expanding Cutter 4 6 61825 T 15B Expanding Cutter 6 8 61960 T 16 Spiral Bar Cutter 4 61850 T 17 Spiral Bar Cutter 6 61855 T 18 Spiral Bar Cutter 8 59625 T 21 Spiral Sawtooth Cutter 3 7 63075 T 22 Spiral Sawtooth Cutter 3 63085 T 23 Spiral Sawtooth Cutter 4 4 Blade Cutter 2 7 4 Blade Cutter 3 2 4 Blade Cutter 4 7 4 Blade Cutter 5 2 Three Blade 3 4 5 Sharktooth Cutter 3 Sharktooth Cutter 4 Sharktooth Cutter 6 Chain Knocker 3 4 Pipe Chain Knocker 6 Pipe Chain Knocker 8 Pipe Flue Brush 11 2 Flue Brush 2 Flue Brush 21 2 Flue Brush 3 Flue Brush 31 2 Flue Brush 4 Flue Brush 41 2 Flue Brush 5 Flue Brush 5 7 Flue Brush 6 NOTE See Ridge Tool Catalog for complete list of tools and accessories Test Equipment Depot 800 517 8431 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot com RIDGID Kollmann FAAA E SETS ES Maintenance
12. and without waming so proceed slowly and carefully as you feed the cable into the drain Releasing clutch handle will stop the cable ro tating and releases the torque If tool gets hung up in an obstruction refer to Reverse Operating Instructions in the Special Procedures section 9 Once obstruction is cleared it is recommended that operator flush debris from line with running water Repeat Step 8 several times if necessary for thorough cleaning job and then work cable through additional stoppages as required 10 To add cable the following procedure should be fol lowed After reaching the end of each cable section turn the machine OFF Secure the cable by looping it in the line Figure 7 This procedure is especially useful when cleaning a line with a steep grade Figure 7 Looping Cable In Line With line secured insert another section of cable in through the front of the machine female end first until approximately one foot remains out the front of the machine Attach cable to cable in line and resume operation 11 To retrieve cable from drain line the following proce dure should be followed Leave FOR OFF REV switch in FOR forward po sition Push down on clutch handle to engage cable With mitted hand pull cable out of line if possible or hold cable against edge of inlet to thread the cable out until loop forms in front of the machine NOTE By holding the cable against the e
13. dge of the inlet the rotation will rapidly thread the cable out of the line When loop forms release clutch handle and push excess cable back through machine Disconnect one section at a time PMV When disconnecting sections remem ber to turn unit off and secure cable in line Once section of cable is removed insert the se cured cable in through the front of the machine and continue removing sections until tool on last section of cable is just inside sewer inlet HINT When placing removed cables back into cable carrier reconnect all cables This assures easy removal at next job Never retract tool from sewer inlet while cable is rotating Tool can whip causing serious injury 12 Turn FOR OFF REV Switch to OFF position 13 Pull remaining cable and tool from sewer 14 Unplug power cord and remove guide hose After using thoroughly flush and drain ca bles couplings and tools with water due to damaging effects of some drain cleaning compounds Special Procedures Reverse Operation Running machine in reverse will cause premature fail ure of cable Use reverse only to free a tool or cable caught in an obstruction If this should occur immedi ately release clutch handle and place FOR OFF REV switch to OFF position After motor comes to a complete stop place FOR OFF REV switch in the REV reverse di rection Engage clutch handle only until cable or tool is free of obstruction Once it is free release clutch
14. e 1 Make sure the Drain Cleaning Machine is unplugged and the directional switch is set to the OFF position Figures 1 and 2 2 Inspect the power cord Ground Fault Circuit Inte rrupter GFCI and plug for damage If the plug has been modified is missing the grounding prong or if the cord is damaged do not use the Drain Cleaning Machine until the cord has been replaced 3 Inspect the Drain Cleaning Machine for any broken missing misaligned or binding parts as well as any other conditions which may affect the safe and normal operation of the machine If any of these conditions are present do not use the Drain Cleaning Machine until any problem has been repaired Clutch Handle FOR OFF REV Switch Figure 2 K 75B K 1500B and K 1500SP Drain Cleaning Machines 4 Lubricate the Drain Cleaning Machine if necessary according to the Maintenance Instructions 5 Use tools and accessories that are designed for your drain cleaner and meet the needs of your application The correct tools and accessories allow you to do the job successfully and safely Accessories suitable for use with other equipment may be hazardous when used with this drain cleaner 6 Clean any oil grease or dirt from all equipment han dles and controls This reduces the risk of injury due to a tool or control slipping from your grip 7 Inspect the cutting edges of your tools If necessary have them sharpened or replaced prior to using the
15. e cable Push down on top of the cable loop with a definite snap to ad vance the cable NOTE A slow or gradual engaging of the clutch handle causes excessive wear of the jaw set The clutch is instant acting and returning clutch handle to its original position frees cable instantly 6 As soon as excess cable has gone into line release clutch handle and pull six to ten inches of cable out of machine with mitted hand 7 Continue to feed the cable into the line until resistance or obstruction is encountered This will become ap parent to operator as it will be difficult to feed additional cable into line and or the cable will have a tendency to twist sideways in operator s hands Ridge Tool Company 7 RIDGID Kollmann ESETN SERIEN SESS DIR ETT TETTE 8 If cable loads down in the obstruction relieve load by pulling back on cable with short quick jerks to free cutter Slowly advance cable back into the obstruction Repeat this process until the obstruction is clear Remember make sure the cutter is rotating at all times and never force the cable At this point pro gress depends upon the sharpness of the tool and nature of the obstruction A WARNING Do not allow tension to build up in the cable This will happen if the cutting tool hits a snag and stops turning but the motor and cable continue to ro tate Torque builds until the cable suddenly twists potentially wrapping around your hand or arm This can happen quickly
16. e chart Insufficient conductor size will cause excessive voltage drop and loss of power Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cord Amps Total Length in feet 0 35 26 50 NOT RECOMMENDED Before using test the Ground Fault Circuit Inter rupter GFCI provided with the power cord to insure it is operating correctly GFCI reduces the risk of electrical shock Extension cords are not recommended unless they are plugged into a Ground Fault Circuit Inter rupter GFCI found in circuit boxes or receptacles The GFCI on the machine power cord will not pre vent electrical shock from the extension cords Keep all electrical connections dry and off the ground Do not touch plug with wet hands Reduces the risk of electrical shock Personal Safety Stay alert watch what you are doing and use com mon sense when operating a power tool Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medications A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious per sonal injury Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Contain long hair Keep your hair cloth ing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts Avoid accidental starting Be sure switch is OFF be fore plugging in Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging tools in that have the switch ON in vites accidents Test Equipment Depot 800 517 843
17. ecionar ados 9 Accessories and Tools Available For Gables unas aa 10 Maintenance Instructions MOMONGA 11 lorte E ERR 11 GClutchJaws Replaeetrigril dino ore ec oi e foi toe dd nd e 11 Remong Cuter ENG ud ci E e OO OT 11 V BeltAAdIHs de unos tai illa cage 12 Machine A O 12 Seice and REDA PE 12 A A bandied iat duttioue mets 13 14 Liletime Warranty oett oot ioc utm E om aed ead healt ines asa ees aes Back Cover Test Equipment Depot 800 517 8431 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot com RIDGID Kollmann K 75A B K 1500A B K 1500SP Drain Cleaning Machines RIDGID Kollmann General Safety Information WARNING Read and understand all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work Area Safety Keep your work area clean and well lit Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents Do not operate tools in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes Keep bystanders children and visitors away while operating a tool Distractions can cause you to lose control Electrical Safety Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any wa
18. itt provided with the machine Never grasp a rotating cable with a rag or loose fitting cloth glove It could get wrapped around the cable and cause serious injury Do not overstress cables Keep one hand on the cable for control when the machine is running Overstressing cables because of obstruction may cause twisting or kinking or breaking of the cable and result in serious injury Position machine within two feet of inlet Use Front End Guide Hose when it is difficult to locate the machine near the access or clean out Greater dis tances can result in 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 Operate machine from the side with the FOR OFF REV Switch Allows for better control of the machine Use Rear Guide Hose Prevents cable from whip ping and picking up debris Never operate machine with belt guard removed Fingers can be caught between the belt and pulley 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 Do not operate machine if operator or machine is standing in water Will increase the risk of electrical shock RIDGID Kollmann ESETN SERIEN SESS DIR ETT TETTE Wear safety glasses and rubber soled non slip shoes Use of this safety equipment may preve
19. le 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 To Couple Cable To Uncouple Cable and Tools and Tools FRI Snap Together Insert Pin Slide Apart Figure 5 Coupling and Uncoupling Tools NOTE Proper Tool Selection A good rule of thumb is to use a tool at least 1 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 e The cord has a three prong plug similar to shown in Electrical Safety section 6 Test Equipment Depot 800 517 8431
20. nction properly Clutch is a safety fea ture designed to stop rotation of cable when released It is important to know approximate distance from inlet to main sewer or septic tank Over running cable too far into main sewer or septic tank can cause ca bles to knot up and prevent their return through small lines If main is 12 inches or larger and standard 1 cable is being used do not allow more than 10 to 15 feet of overrun When working into a septic tank do not allow more than 3 to 5 feet overrun 1 Assume the correct operating posture in order to maintain proper balance Figure 6 Should an unexpected situation arise this posture provides you with the opportunity to safely keep control of the machine and cable Be sure you can quickly release the clutch handle Hand must be on the cable to control its twisting action when it hits an obstruction e Must have access to FOR OFF REVERSE switch Figure 6 Proper Operating Position 2 Pull sufficient cable out of the machine to start tool and cable into the sewer inlet Push cable into inlet as far as it will go 3 Pull enough extra cable through machine to form al most a half circle between machine and line opening 4 Hold cable loosely in mitted hand Put FOR OFF RE VERSE switch in FOR forward position NOTE The motor will start but cable will not rotate 5 With mitted hand on cable push down on clutch han dle with opposite hand to engag
21. nt se rious injury Only use the K 75 to clean drain lines up to 4 in di ameter and the K 1500 machine up to 10 in di ameter Follow instructions on the use of the ma chine Other uses or modifying the drain cleaner for other applications may increase the risk of injury Description Specifications and Standard Equipment Description The RIDGID Kollmann K 75A B K 1500A B amp K 1500SP Drain Cleaning Machines are for cleaning 1 7 through 10 lines These machines are driven by induction motors that have a grounded electrical system An integral Ground Fault Interrupter GFCI is built into the line cord A tog gle or rotary switch provides FORWARD OFF REVERSE control of the motor Machines are designed to use sectional type cable that has a quick coupling system for disconnecting tools The cable is manually fed in and out of the machine and rotates at a cable speed of 600 to 700 RPM The ro tation of the cable is controlled by a clutch handle The cable stops instantly when the clutch handle is released K 75 machines come equipped to run s cable to clean 2 4 lines through 175 They can be adapted to use 5 8 cable to clean 1 4 to 3 lines K 1500 machines come equipped to run 1 4 cable to clean 3 10 lines through 200 the 1500SP through 300 They can be easily adapted to use s cable to clean 2 4 lines Chart 1 PS Size Reach RT K 5B d d K 75B
22. ock and adjusting nut clockwise until snug against housing then back off one half turn 3 Tighten screw in lock and adjusting nut Figure 14 Removing Clutch End Play Ridge Tool Company 11 RIDGID Kollmann ESETN SERIEN SESS DIR ETT TETTE V Belt Adjustment Check V Belt periodically for loosening V Belt should be kept tight at all times 1 To tighten V Belt remove Guard 2 Loosen locknut turn adjusting bolt slowly until V Belt stiffens tighten locknut Figure 15 Adjusting Nut Figure 15 Adjusting V Belt Tension Machine Storage Motor driven equipment must be kept indoors or well covered in rainy weather Store the ma chine in a locked area that is out of reach of children and people unfamiliar with drain cleaners This machine can cause serious injury in the hands of untrained users If machine has been exposed to freezing weather unit must be run for ten 10 to twenty 20 minutes without load to warm up Failing to do this will result in frozen bearings If machine is exposed to weather for a period of time moisture will form across motor windings caus ing motor to burn out Service and Repair A WARNING o The Maintenance Instructions will take care of most of the service needs of this machine Any problems not ad dressed by this section should only be handled by an authorized RIDGID service technician Tool should be taken to a RIDGID Independent Auth orized Service Cen
23. ter or returned to the factory All repairs made by Ridge service facilities are warranted against de fects in material and workmanship When servicing this machine only iden tical replacement parts should be used Failure to follow these instructions may create a risk of electrical shock or other serious injury 12 Ridge Tool Company RIDGID Kollmann KAATAA E SETS ES K 75A B amp K 1500A B Wiring Diagram 115V Service Cord Switch Ridge Tool Company 13 RIDGID Kollmann ESETN SERIEN SESS DIR ETT TETTE K 1500SP Wiring Diagram 120V 60 Hz Switch ee For Y Rev Rev For Switchbox LT B A T L2 White L1 Black Line cord Modification Cut off existing terminals White Strip Wire Ends 25 in Service Cord K 1500SP Wiring Diagram 220 240V 50 Hz anten NOTE Switch dified usi Switch modified using Sn Rev For provided jumper terminals Switchbox Bk Green Yellow L2 Brown L1 Blue Line cord Modification Strip Wire Ends 25 in 14 Test Equipment Depot 800 517 8431 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot com
24. y Do not use any adapter plugs Check with a qual ified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded If the tools should electrically malfunction or break down grounding pro vides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user Qu o Grounding prong Cover of amp grounded gt outlet box Xm e Grounding prong Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There IS an increased risk of electrical shock if your body is grounded Don t expose electrical tools to rain or wet condi tions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electrical shock Do not abuse cord Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Replace damaged cords immediately Damaged cords increase the risk of electrical shock Nameplate K 75A B K 1500A B 8 K 1500SP Drain Cleaning Machines When operating a power tool outside use an out door extension cord marked W A or W These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electrical shock Use only three wire extension cords which have three prong grounding plugs and three pole re ceptacles which accept the machine s plug Use of other extension cords will not ground the tool and in crease the risk of electrical shock Use proper extension cords Se
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