RIDGID K-40 - Manual (Page 5)

Ridge Tool Company 4
K-39, K-39B, K-40
Figure 4 – Charging Battery Pack
NOTE! Charging time will be approximately one hour.
WARNING: Charge only RIDGID-type batteries. Other types of batteries
may burst causing personal injury.
5. After charging, unplug the charger from the power source.
Important Charging Notes
1. The battery pack accepts only about 80% of its maximum capacity with
its fi rst few charge cycles. However, after the fi rst few charge cycles, the
battery will charge to full capacity.
2. The charger was designed to fast charge the battery only when the bat-
tery temperature is between 4°C (40°F) and 41°C (105°F).
3. A substantial drop in operating time per charge may mean that the bat-
tery pack is nearing the end of its life and should be replaced.
4. If you anticipate long periods (i.e. a month or more) of non-use of your
tool, it is best to run your tool down until it is fully discharged before stor-
ing your battery pack. After a long period of storage, the capacity at fi rst
recharge will be lower. Normal capacity will be restored in two or three
charge/discharge cycles. Remember to unplug charger during storage
period.
5. If battery does not charge properly:
A. Check for voltage at outlet by plugging in some other electrical de-
vice.
B. Check to see if outlet is connected to a light switch which turns power
“OFF” when lights are turned off.
C. Check battery pack terminals for dirt. Clean with cotton swab and alco-
hol if necessary.
D. If you still do not get proper charging, take or send tool, battery pack
and charger to your Ridge Tool Service Center.
K-39 Battery Drain Cleaner
1. Release battery pack from tool by pressing on both sides of the battery
release tabs and pull downward. To insert battery, align battery and slide
battery pack into tool until it locks into position. Do not force.
2. Check work area for:
• Adequate lighting
• Dry place for operator.
• Flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite.
Operating Instructions
WARNING: Only wear RIDGID drain cleaning gloves. Never grasp a
rotating cable with a rag or loose fi tting cloth 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 chemical compounds have
been used. Avoid direct contact of the skin and especially the eyes and facial
area as serious burns can result. Rinse hands thoroughly after contact with
chemical compounds.
Controls
CAUTION: Know the location and function of all controls before using this
drain cleaner.
Slide-Action Chuck (K-39)
Pull hand grip REARWARD and it locks into engaged position to grip cable.
This action locks the cable so it can be forced into blockage as the drum
continues to spin. This also does not allow the cable to be forced back into
the drum when meeting resistance (Figure 5). Push hand grip FORWARD to
disengage and draw cable out of or into cable canister.
Variable Speed Switch (K-39)
Operate at any speed from 0 to maximum 450 RPM, 700 RPM for the cordless
version. The speed is controlled by the pressure you apply to the trigger. Apply
more pressure to increase speed and release pressure to decrease speed.
FORWARD/REVERSE Button
The FORWARD/REVERSE Button, located above the variable speed trigger
switch, changes rotation of cable. For clockwise rotation (normal), push button
to left (FORWARD) position. For counterclockwise rotation, push button to
right (REVERSE) position.
CAUTION: Power unit must be completely stopped before moving FORWARD/
REVERSE switch. REVERSE position is used only when removing cable from
an obstruction.
NOTE! While using the K-39 AF and K-40 AF, you do not need to reverse
the direction of the power source to retrieve the cable (this is valid for
K39 AF version January 2007 and K-40 AF version August 2007). Simply
use the reverse lever on the autofeed. However, if you do get stuck in an
obstruction or need to “unscrew” out of something put the unit in reverse. With
the K-40 with single action autofeed, you need to inverse the motor direction
to retrieve the cable.
CAUTION: Putting an AF unit in reverse will change the rotation of the cable
and therefore switch the autofeed direction levers (forward will become
reverse and vice versa).
Battery Pack
Battery
Release Tabs
Indicator
Light
Protective
Cap
Charger