RIDGID K-40 - Manual (Page 7)

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K-39, K-39B, K-40
6. Pass the exposed cable head through the front half assembly, align the
front half with the back half of the canister, and rotate drum front to lock
into position. Tighten the screws.
7. For K-39 AF, you will need to pull up on both the FORWARD and
REVERSE autofeed levers to fi t bulb of cable through autofeed.
Figure 7A – When Loading Cable Into an Inner Drum, Wind the Cable in
Clockwise
Figure 7B – Pass Exposed Cable Through Front Half and Reassemble
to Back Half of Canister
Maintenance Instructions
WARNING: Make sure machine is unplugged from power source before
performing maintenance or making any adjustment.
Drain Cleaner
1. Cables should be thoroughly fl ushed with water after each use to prevent
damaging effects of drain cleaning compounds. Use RIDGID Cable Rust
Inhibitor or an equivalent oil.
NOTE! 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 cables become fl at.
2. Use a clean cloth to wipe the unit off. Oil, grease and other substances
may cause deterioration.
Certain cleaning agents and solvents damage plastic parts. Some of
these are: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents,
ammonia and household detergents that contain ammonia. Avoiding use
of these and other types of cleaning agents minimizes the probability of
damage.
3. Regularly drain the inner drums of any captured liquid. Simply hold the
machine nose down and drain excess liquid each time the machine is
used.
4. Store the unit where it is cool and dry.
About once a year, return your K-39 to the nearest RIDGID Authorized Service
Center for the following:
• Parts cleaned and inspected.
• Relubricated with fresh lubricant.
• Electrical system tested.
• All repairs.
Autofeed
A drop of grease to the following areas once a month will extend the life of the
autofeed unit and keep it well maintained:
• Pivot arm/spring location.
The autofeed will accumulate dirt, grease and debris over time. Periodically
remove the autofeed unit and clean.
Figure 8