RIDGID K-1000 - Manual (Page 2)

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K-1000 Rodder
Table of Contents
Recording Form For Machine Serial Number......................................................................................................................................................1
Lifetime Warranty ...........................................................................................................................................................................................Back Cover
* Original instructions - English
Safety Symbols......................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
General Safety Information ...........................................................................................................................................................................................3
Work Area Safety ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Personal Safety ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Tool Use and Care .............................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Service ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Specific Safety Information ...........................................................................................................................................................................................4
Machine Safety ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Description, Specifications and Standard Equipment .................................................................................................................................5
Description ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Specifications .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Standard Equipment.......................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Machine Assembly ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Instructions for Installing Handle and Throttle Cable ......................................................................................................................................6
Instructions for Engine ...................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Instructions for Assembling Rods and Tools ........................................................................................................................................................6
Machine Inspection ............................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Machine and Work Area Set-Up ..................................................................................................................................................................................7
Operating Instructions .....................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Operating Rodder ............................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Accessories ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Maintenance Instructions...............................................................................................................................................................................................9
Torque Limiter ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Torque Limiter Adjustment Using Torque Wrench ...........................................................................................................................................9
Torque Limiter Adjustment Using Spring Scale .............................................................................................................................................. 10
Engine ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Transmission .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Centrifugal Clutch ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Wheel Assemblies ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Checking Engine Idle (RPM) Speed ....................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Throttle Adjustment ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
“V” Belt Tension Adjustment ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Main Bearings .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Storing of Rods ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Tool Storage ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Service and Repair ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12