RIDGID K-1000 - Manual (Page 6)

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K-1000 Rodder
The following Heavy-duty Cable Tools are also
recommended for use with rod.
Catalog
No.
Model
No. Description
Replacement
Blade(s)
61800 T-2 Heavy-Duty Straight Auger —
61790 T-4 Heavy-Duty Funnel Auger —
63200 T-7 Hook Auger —
61960 T-16 Spiral Bar Cutter, 4” (100 mm) 97855
61850 T-17 Spiral Bar Cutter, 6” (150 mm) 97955
61855 T-18 Spiral Bar Cutter, 8” (200 mm) 97960
63085 T-23 Spiral Sawtooth Cutter,
4” (100 mm)
97850
59765 T-24 4-Blade Cutter, 2 1 /
2
” (65 mm) 97940
59770 T-25 4-Blade Cutter, 3 1 /
2
” (90 mm) 97975
59775 T-26 4-Blade Cutter, 4 1 /
2
” (115 mm) 97805
59780 T-26A 4-Blade Cutter, 5 1 /
2
” (140 mm) 97980
Machine Assembly
WARNING
To prevent serious injury, proper assembly of the
K-1000 Rodder is required. The following proce-
dures should be followed:
Instructions for Installing Handle and
Throttle Cable
1. Insert handle assembly into handle openings in
base and attach by means of four 3 /
8
” bolts provid-
ed (Figure 1).
2. Attach free end of throttle cable to throttle handle
and secure cable to left side of handle with two
cable clamps provided.
Throttle Cable Handle
and Stop Nut
Throttle Cable
Shift Lever
Handle
Assembly
Rod Holder
Figure 1
Instructions for Engine
1. Engine is shipped without oil. Fill with oil prior to
starting engine (See enclosed Engine Owner’s Man-
ual for details).
CAUTION Failure to fill engine with oil will result in
engine failure.
Instructions for Assembling Rods and Tools
1. To connect rods, align and snap the couplings to-
gether for a solid connection (Figure 2).
Figure 2 – Connecting/Disconnecting Rods
2. To disconnect, insert pin key and slide couplings
apart.
Machine Inspection
WARNING
To prevent serious injury, inspect your Rodder. The
following inspection procedures should be per-
formed on a daily basis:
1. Check engine crankcase oil level. If low, add oil (see
enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual for details).
2. Check engine fuel level. If low, add unleaded gaso-
line with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. (See
enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual for details).
WARNING Use caution when handling gasoline. Re-
fuel in well-ventilated area. Do not over fill fuel tank and
do not spill fuel. Make sure tank cap is closed properly.
3. Inspect the rodder for any broken, missing, mis-
aligned or binding parts as well as any other con di-
tions which may affect the safe and normal opera-
tion of the machine. If any of these conditions are
present, do not use the Rodder until any problem
has been repaired.