RIDGID K-40, K-40B, K-40AF User Manual
Drain Cleaning Machine
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WARNING
Read this Operator’s Manual
carefully before using this
tool. Failure to understand
and follow the contents of this
manual may result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
K -40/K-40AF/K -40BManual
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Table of Contents
Recording Form for Machine Serial Number ..............................................................................................................1
General Safety Information
Work Area Safety ........................................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety...........................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety ...........................................................................................................................................................2
Tool Use and Care ......................................................................................................................................................3
Service ........................................................................................................................................................................3
Specific Safety Information
Drain Cleaner Safety ...................................................................................................................................................3
Battery Charger Safety................................................................................................................................................3
Description, Specifications and Standard Equipment
Description ..................................................................................................................................................................4
K-40 Specifications......................................................................................................................................................5
K-40/K-40B AF Specifications .....................................................................................................................................5
K-40B Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................5
Standard Equipment....................................................................................................................................................6
Machine Assembly
Instructions For Mounting Guide Hose To K-40 ..........................................................................................................6
Machine Inspection .......................................................................................................................................................6
Machine and Work Area Set Up
K-40 Battery Charger ..................................................................................................................................................8
Operating Instructions
Using Manual Feed Machine.....................................................................................................................................11
Using Machines with Guide Hose and AUTOFEED..................................................................................................12
Accessories .................................................................................................................................................................13
Maintenance Instructions
Cables .......................................................................................................................................................................14
AUTOFEED...............................................................................................................................................................14
Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................................................15
Changing Cable
Changing Inner Drum ................................................................................................................................................15
Loading Cable Into Inner Drum .................................................................................................................................15
Accessories .................................................................................................................................................................16
Batteries ....................................................................................................................................................................17
Battery Disposal
Nickel-cadmium Batteries..........................................................................................................................................17
Nickel-metal Hydride Batteries ..................................................................................................................................17
Machine Storage..........................................................................................................................................................17
Service and Repair ......................................................................................................................................................17
Trouble Shooting.........................................................................................................................................................18
Lifetime Warranty..........................................................................................................................................Back Cover
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K-40 Drain Cleaner
Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate.
Serial
No.
Drain Cleaning Machine with
Guide Hose and AUTOFEED
K-40, K-40AF, K-40B
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K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine
General Safety Rules
*
WARNING
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire,
and/or serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Work Area
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches
and dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
Electrical Safety
• Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet
properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the
grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified
electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tool should electrically
malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low
resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
grounded.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi-
tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk
of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry
the tool or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord
away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• When operating a power tool outside, use an out-
door extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These
cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of
electric shock.
Personal Safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not
Safety Symbols
In this operator’s manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to communicate important safety
information. This section is provided to improve understanding of these signal words and symbols.
DANGER
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates information that relates to the protection of property.
This symbol means read the operator’s manual carefully before using the equipment. The operator’s manual contains important
information on the safe and proper operation of the equipment.
This symbol means always wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles when handling or using this equipment.
This symbol indicates the risk of hands, fingers or other body parts being caught or wrapped in the drain cleaning cable.
This is the electrical shock symbol.
* The text used in the General Safety Rule section of this manual is verbatim, as required, from the applicable UL/CSA 745 1st edition standard. This section con-
tains general safety practices for many different types of power tools. Not every precaution applies to every tool, and some do not apply to this tool.
NOTICE
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use a tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is OFF be-
fore plugging in. Carrying power tools with your finger
on the switch or plugging in power tools that have the
switch ON invites accidents.
• Remove adjusting key or wrench before turning
the tool ON. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal
injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec-
tion. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Tool Use and Care
• Use clamps or other practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
the work by hand or against your body is unstable and
may lead to loss of control.
• Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
turn it ON and OFF. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source be-
fore making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
• Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that
may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have
the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by
the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that
may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous
when used on another tool.
Service
• Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a
risk of electrical shock or injury.
Specific Safety Information
WARNING
This section contains important safety information that is
specific to this tool.
Read these precautions carefully before using the K-40
drain cleaning machine to reduce the risk of electrical
shock or other serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Contact the Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service Department at (800) 519-3456 or TechServices@ridgid.com
if you have any questions.
Drain Cleaner Safety
• Only wear RIDGID drain cleaning gloves. Never
grasp the rotating cable with anything else, including other gloves or a rag. They can become
wrapped around the cable, causing hand injuries.
Only wear latex or rubber gloves
under
RIDGID drain
cleaning gloves. Do not use damaged drain cleaning
gloves.
• Do not allow the cutter to stop turning while the
machine is running. This can overstress the cable
and may cause twisting, kinking or breaking of the
cable.
• Keep gloved hand on the cable whenever the ma-
chine is running. This provides better control of the
cable and helps prevent twisting, kinking and breaking.
• Position machine within two feet of the drain inlet
or properly support exposed cable when the dis-
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chargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may
burst causing personal injury and damage.
• Do not probe battery charger with conductive ob-
jects. Shorting of battery terminals may cause sparks,
burns or electrical shock.
• Do not insert battery with cracked case into charg-
er. Do not operate charger if it has been dropped or
damaged in any way. Damaged tool increases the risk
of electrical shock.
• Do not burn batteries for any reason. Batteries ex-
plode in fire.
• Charge battery cartridge in temperatures above
50°F (10°C) and below +104°F (40°C). Store tool
and battery pack in locations where temperatures
will not exceed +120°F (49°C). Proper care will prevent
serious damage to batteries. Improper care of batteries
may result in battery leakage, electrical shock or burns.
• Do not attempt to use a step-up transformer, an en-
gine generator or DC power receptacle. May cause
damage to charger resulting in electrical shock, fire or
burns.
• Do not allow anything to cover the charger while in
use. May result in fire.
• Unplug the charger when not in use. Reduces risk of
injury to children and untrained persons.
• Always cover the battery terminals with the battery
cover when the battery cartridge is not used.
Reduces risk of electrical shock.
• Do not charge battery pack in damp or wet envi-
ronment. Do not expose to rain or snow. Increases
the risk of electrical shock.
Description, Specifications and
Standard Equipment
Description
The RIDGID K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine will clean secondary drain lines (such as found in kitchens, bathrooms
and utility rooms) from 3/4" to 21/2" in diameter with the correct cable. The K-40 can be used in two positions (both
horizontally and vertically) to allow better access to the
drain being cleaned. Depending on cable choice, the
drum will hold up to 50 feet of cable.
The drum is belt driven by a 1/8horsepower electric motor.
Both corded and battery powered versions are available.
Battery versions use a 14.4 V battery and allow use in
areas without access to power. Corded versions are
grounded and supplied with a GFCI built into the cord. A
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tance exceeds two feet. Greater distances can cause
control problems leading to twisting, kinking or breaking
of the cable.
• One person must control both the cable and the
foot switch. If the cutter stops rotating, the operator
must be able to turn the machine motor off to prevent
twisting, kinking and breaking of the cable.
• Do not operate the machine in REV (reverse) rota-
tion except as described in this manual. Operating
in reverse can result in cable damage and is used to
back the tool out of blockages.
• Keep hands away from rotating drum. Do not
reach into drum unless machine is unplugged.
Hand may be caught in the moving parts.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your
hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose
clothing, jewelry or hair can be caught in moving parts.
• Always use appropriate personal protective equip-
ment while handling and using drain cleaning
equipment. Drains may contain chemicals, bacteria and
other substances that may be toxic, infectious, cause
burns or other issues. Appropriate personal protective
equipment always includes safety glasses and
RIDGID drain cleaning gloves, and may include
equipment such as latex or rubber gloves, face shields,
goggles, protective clothing, respirators and steel toed
footwear.
• Practice good hygiene. Use hot, soapy water to
wash hands and other exposed body parts exposed to
drain contents after handling or using drain cleaning
equipment. Do not eat or smoke while operating or handling drain cleaning equipment. This will help prevent
contamination with toxic or infectious material.
• Do not operate this machine if operator or ma-
chine is standing in water. Operating machine while
in water increases the risk of electrical shock.
• Only use drain cleaning machine to clean drains of
recommended sizes according to these instructions. Other uses or modifying the drain cleaning
machine for other applications may increase the risk of
injury.
WARNING
Read the battery charger manual before using the charger
or batteries. Failure to read, understand and follow the
contents of the charger manual may result in extensive
property damage, severe personal injury or death.
Battery and Charger Safety
• Charge only Makita®type Ni-MH and Ni-Cd re-
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Motor:
Type ...........................Induction
Rating.........................115V, single phase, AC,
1.6 amp, 60 Hz (230V available
on request)
Toggle Switch.............FORWARD/OFF/REVERSE
Operating Speed..........320 RPM
K-40 Weight
w/C-13IC-SB Cable ......30 lbs.
K-40 AF Weight
w/C-13IC-SB Cable ......33 lbs.
K-40B Specifications
Motor:
Type ...........................Universal
Rating.........................14.4V DC
Toggle Switch.............FORWARD/OFF/REVERSE
Operating Speed..........340 RPM
K-40B AF weight
w/C-13IC-SB Cable ......24 lbs.
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FWD/OFF/REV switch controls drum and cable rotation
and a pneumatic foot switch provides ON/OFF control of
the motor.
The K-40 is offered in both AUTOFEED and manual versions. The AUTOFEED is integral to the four foot long front
guide hose. The AUTOFEED allows the cable to be advanced and retrieved at a rate of 6 feet per minute. The
front guide hose used with the AUTOFEED helps to protect fixtures and contain the liquid and debris thrown off the
cable as it is retrieved from the drain. Manual feed versions
require that cable be fed in and out of the drain by hand.
The two piece twist-lock drum will not dent or corrode,
and allows easy access to the inner drum. The inner
drum allows quick cable change out, helps prevent
cable damage from flip over in the drum, and reduces
the likelihood of drum leakage.
Cables are available in three sizes – 1/4", 5/16" and 3/8" diameters. The 1/4" and 5/16" cables are supplied with
integral bulb augers. Some versions of these cables
are supplied with the “Speed Bump” feature to indicate
to the operator that they are near the end of the cable.
3
/8" cables are available with an integral bulb head or with
a quick change coupling for attaching tools. The K-40 is
equipped with a torque arm attached to the cable to improve torque transfer when most of the cable is out of the
drum.
Specifications
K-40 Line Capacity........Refer to following chart
K-40/K-40 AF Specifications
Figure 1 – K-40 Drain Cleaner
Figure 2 – K-40 AF Drain Cleaning Machine
Figure 3 – K-40B Drain Cleaner
Cable Size Recommended Line Size
1
/4"
3
/4" to 11/2"
5
/16"
3
/4" to 11/2"
5
/16" IC (Inner Core) 11/4" to 2"
3
/8"1
1
/4" to 21/2"
See Accessories section for a listing of available cables and lengths
Battery
AUTOFEED
Guide Hose
Drum
FWD/OFF/REV
Switch
Foot Switch
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