RIDGID K-1500 G - Manual (Page 4)

Ridge Tool Company 3
K-1500
NOTE! A slow or gradual engaging of clutch results in a weak
grip of clutch driver jaws and causes excessive wear. The
clutch is instant acting and returning clutch handle to its
original position frees cable instantly. There is no overrun to
loop or break cable.
6. As soon as excess cable has gone into line, release
clutch handle and pull 12” of cable out of machine
with left hand, engage clutch and allow cable to feed
into drain.
7. Release clutch and repeat process until obstruction
or cable end is reached. Add additional cable(s) as
needed one at a time. (Figure 2)
CAUTION: When obstruction is reached, advance cable
inches at a time. At this point, progress depends upon
sharpness of tool and nature of obstruction.
8. If tool gets hung up in obstruction, release clutch
handle and let motor come to a complete stop before
reversing.
9. Place FOR/OFF/REV Switch in REV (reverse)
position.
10. Engage clutch handle only until tool is free of
obstruction. Release clutch handle immediately.
CAUTION: Operating machine in REV (reverse) position can
cause cable damage and is used only to back tool out of an
obstruction.
11. As soon as tool is free and motor has stopped, return
FOR/OFF/REV Switch to FOR (forward) position.
12. Continue feeding cable by following steps 6 through
11 until through obstruction.
13. Attach funnel auger or grease cutter and ream out
line insuring a thorough job.
Removing Cable from Pipeline
1. To bring cable out, leave FOR/OFF/REV Switch in
FOR (forward) position.
2. Hold cable against edge of inlet with gloved hand
and pull down on clutch handle for several seconds.
NOTE! The clockwise rotation will rapidly thread cable out of
line until a partial loop forms in front of machine.
3. When loop forms, release clutch handle and push
excess cable back through machine. Disconnect each
cable as it comes out back of machine.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until all cable is out of line.
5. Place FOR/OFF/REV Switch in OFF position.
6. Unplug power cord.
7. Remove cables and guide hose.
Figure 3: Storing Cables
CAUTION: After using, thoroughly fl ush and drain cables and
couplings with water due to damaging eff ects of some drain
cleaning compounds.
8. Store cables. (Figure 3)