RIDGID K-1500 G - Manual (Page 5)

Ridge Tool Company 4
K-1500
Maintenance Instructions
WARNING! Make sure machine is unplugged from electrical
system before making any adjustment.
NOTE! If any maintenance is required other than that listed
below, take Drain Cleaning Machine to a RIDGID Authorized
Service Center or return it to factory.
Moving Parts Lubrication
Grease all exposed moving parts such as rocker arms and
main bearing approximately every three months.
Make sure to grease main bearing thru grease fi tting inside
clutch handle slot.
Clutch Jaws Lubrication
Clean and lubricate clutch driver jaws with oil after each use.
Clutch Jaws Replacement
1. Remove Guard 23547.
2. Remove 2 screws and Nose Piece Assembly 59500.
3. Slide out clutch driver jaws and replace with desired
size jaws.
4. Replace nose piece assembly, screws and guard.
Removing Clutch End Play
1. To remove end play from clutch, loosen screw in lock
and Adjusting Nut 60935.
2. Turn lock and adjusting nut clockwise until snug
against body, then back off one half turn.
3. Tighten screw in lock and adjusting nut.
V-Belt Adjustment
Check V-Belt periodically for loosening. V-Belt should be kept
tight at all times.
1. To tighten V-Belt remove Guard 23547.
2. Loosen locknut, turn adjusting bolt slowly until
V-Belt stiff ens, tighten locknut.
Machine Care
Motor driven equipment must be kept indoors or well
covered in rainy weather. If machine has been exposed to
freezing weather, unit must be run for ten or twenty minutes
without load to warm up. Failing to do this will result in
frozen bearings. If machine is exposed to weather for a
period of time, moisture will form across motor windings
causing motor to burn out. Such an occurance, due to
neglect, will jeopardize your warranty of equipment.
Cables
Cables should be thoroughly fl ushed with water to prevent
damaging eff ects of drain cleaning compounds. Periodically,
lubricate cables and couplings with oil.
When not in use, store cables indoors to prevent deterioration
by the elements.
Cables should be replaced when they become severely
corroded or worn. A worn cable can be identifi ed when
outside coils of cable become fl at.
Service & Repair
If any maintenance is required other than that outlined, the
tool should be sent to a RIDGID Independent Authorized
Service Center or returned to the factory. All repairs made
by Ridge service facilities are warranted against defects in
material and workmanship.
Contact your local RIDGID offi ce or Ridge Tool Europe at
[email protected]