RIDGID K-1000 - Manual (Page 7)

K-1000 Rodder
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2. Place machine 20 feet (6 m) from manhole. Greater
distance can result in kinking and whipping of rods.
3. Transmission shift lever should be in NEUTRAL
(straight up) position.
4. Select and install proper tool/cutter to end of rod.
To connect, snap the male and female couplings
together. To disconnect, insert pin key and slip
apart (Figure 2).
5. Couple enough rod together to reach down into
main and extend out no more than 20 feet (6 m).
Operating Instructions
WARNING
Rods may whip or kink. Fingers, hands or other
body parts can be crushed or broken. Carbon mon-
oxide poisoning can occur if operated in a confined
area.
Wear gloves provided with machine. Never grasp a
rotating rod with a rag or loose fitting cloth glove
that may become wrapped around the rod causing
serious injury.
Always wear eye protection to protect your eyes
against dirt and other foreign objects. Wear rubber
soled, non-slip shoes.
WARNING Always follow the correct operating pro-
cedure in order to maintain proper control of the ma-
chine and rods and prevent serious injury (Figure 3).
• When working through a manhole, 2 persons are
required. Machine operator and rod handler at
manhole.
• Do not operate with more than 20 feet (6 m) of
rod between machine and manhole.
• Arcing of the rod at manhole should not exceed 3
feet (90 cm).
• If kinking occurs, move all people to rear of ma-
chine before shifting transmission. Violent whip-
ping action of rods could cause serious injury.
• If tool hangs up in obstacle, do not force the ma-
chine by manually pushing in the exposed rods.
4. Lubricate the Rodder, if necessary, according to the
Maintenance Instructions.
5. Use tools and accessories that are designed for
your rodder and meet the needs of your applica-
tion. The correct tools and accessories will allow
you to do the job successfully and safely. Accesso-
ries suitable for use with other equipment may be
hazardous when used with this rodder.
6. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from all equipment
handles 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 neces-
sary, have them sharpened or replaced prior to us-
ing the Rodder. Dull or damaged cutting tools can
lead to binding and rod kinking.
8. Inspect rod and couplings for wear and damage.
Rods should be replaced when they become se-
verely worn, corroded or bent.
WARNING Worn or damaged rods can break causing
serious injury.
9. Depending on use, torque limiter should be
checked every month. The purpose of the torque
limiter is to minimize kinking of the rods because
of excessive torque caused by heavy blockage
within pipe. Torque limiter must be adjusted to a
maximum of 50 ft.-lbs. (600 in.-lbs.) (68 Nm). Refer
to Adjustment Procedure in Main tenance Section.
WARNING
Improperly adjusted torque limiter can
result in kinking of the rods and serious injury.
Machine and Work Area Set-Up
WARNING
To prevent serious injury, proper set-up of the ma-
chine and work area is required. The following pro-
cedures should be following to set-up the machine.
1. Check work area for:
• Adequate lighting.
• Flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite.
• Adequate ventilation for engine exhaust.
WARNING Exhaust contains poisonous carbon
mon oxide gas. Exposure may cause loss of conscious-
ness and may lead to death.