RIDGID K6200 User Manual
Drain Cleaning
Machine
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
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K-6200
W ARNING!
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.
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
Description, Specifications and Standard Equipment
Description ..................................................................................................................................................................4
Specifications..............................................................................................................................................................4
Standard Equipment....................................................................................................................................................4
Standard Accessories .................................................................................................................................................4
Optional Accessories...................................................................................................................................................4
Cables and Flexible Leaders.......................................................................................................................................5
Tools and Replacement Blades ..................................................................................................................................5
Machine Assembly
Instructions For Installing Handles..............................................................................................................................5
Instructions For Installing Cable..................................................................................................................................5
Instructions For Installing Loading Wheel and Lifting Hook ........................................................................................6
Machine Inspection .......................................................................................................................................................6
Machine Set Up..............................................................................................................................................................7
Operating Instructions..................................................................................................................................................8
Special Applications Procedure
Main Sewer or Septic Tank Overrun...........................................................................................................................9
Reverse Operation......................................................................................................................................................9
Loading the Machine On Vehicle ..............................................................................................................................10
Operating Machine In Reclined Position...................................................................................................................10
Drum Assembly Removal and Installation.................................................................................................................10
Installing Extra Drum (Additional Cable) ...................................................................................................................11
Pigtail Removal And Installation................................................................................................................................11
Proper Tool Selection................................................................................................................................................12
Accessories
K-3800 Drum Option .................................................................................................................................................12
Installing K-3800 Drum...........................................................................................................................................12
Using K-3800 Drum................................................................................................................................................12
Maintenance
Auto Feed Assembly.................................................................................................................................................13
Lubrication.................................................................................................................................................................13
Cables.......................................................................................................................................................................13
Machine Storage..........................................................................................................................................................13
Service and Repair ......................................................................................................................................................13
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................................14
Wiring Diagram............................................................................................................................................................14
Lifetime Warranty..........................................................................................................................................Back Cover
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K-6200 Drain Cleaning Machine
K-6200 Drain Cleaning Machine
Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate.
Serial
No.
K-6200
Drain Cleaning Machine
K-6200 Drain Cleaning Machine
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General Safety Information
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious
personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Work Area Safety
• Keep your 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. 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 electrical shock if your body is
grounded.
• Don’t expose electrical tools to rain or wet condi-
tions. Water entering a tool will increase the risk of
electrical shock.
• Do not abuse cord. Never use the cord to carry the
tools 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 electrical shock.
• When operating a tool outside, use an outdoor
extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These cords
are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electrical shock.
• Use only three-wire extension cords which have
three-prong grounding plugs and three-pole receptacles which accept the tool’s plug. Use of other
extension cords will not ground the tool and increase the
risk of electrical shock.
• Use proper extension cords. (See chart.) Insufficient
conductor size will cause excessive voltage drop, loss
of power.
• Before using, test the Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) provided with the power cord
to insure it is operating correctly. GFCI reduces
the risk of electrical shock.
• Extension cords are not recommended unless they
are plugged into a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) found in circuit boxes or outlet receptacles.
The GFCI on the machine power cord will not prevent
electrical shock from the extension cords.
• Keep all electric connections dry and off the ground.
Do not touch plugs or tool with wet hands. Reduces
the risk of electrical shock.
Personal Safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medications. A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jew-
elry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jew-
elry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is OFF be-
fore plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the
switch or plugging tools in that have the switch ON invites accidents.
• Remove adjusting keys or switches before turning
the tool ON. A wrench or a key that is left attached to
a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cord
Nameplate
Amps Total Length (in feet)
0 – 25 26 – 50 51 – 100
0 – 6 18 AWG 16 AWG 16 AWG
6 – 10 18 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG
10 – 12 16 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG
12 – 16 14 AWG 12 AWG
NOT RECOMMENDED
Grounding prong
Cover of
grounded
outlet box
Grounding prong
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• Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
Tool Use and Care
• Use clamp 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 tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it ON or
OFF. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures re-
duce risk of starting 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.
• Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and
grease. Allows for better control of the tool.
Service
• Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified repair personnel could result in injury.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement 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
Read this Operator’s Manual carefully before using
the RIDGID K-6200 Drain Cleaner. Failure to understand and follow the contents of this manual may
result in electrical shock, fire and/or severe personal injury.
Call the Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service
Department at (800) 519-3456 if you have any questions.
Drain Cleaner Safety
• Wear gloves provided with the machine. Never
grasp a rotating cable with a rag or loose fitting
cloth glove. Could become wrapped around the cable
and cause serious injury.
• Do not overstress cables. Keep hand on the cable
for control when machine is running. Overstressing
cables may cause twisting, kinking and result in serious injury.
• Position machine within three feet of inlet. Use
Front Guide Hose or properly support exposed
cable when it is difficult to locate the machine
near the access or clean out. Greater distances can
result in cable twisting, kinking or control problems.
• The K-6200 is designed for one person operation.
Operator must control foot switch and cable.
• Use foot switch to operate K-6200 while maintaining good footing and balance. Do not operate
machine in (REV) reverse. Operating machine in re-
verse can result in cable damage and is used only to
briefly back tool out of an obstruction.
• Keep hands away from rotating drum and guide
tube. Do not reach into drum unless machine is unplugged. Hand may be caught in the moving parts
resulting in serious injury.
• Use kickstand during operation. The kickstand sta-
bilizes machine to prevent tipping.
• Be careful when using the K-6200 in drains where
cleaning compounds or chemicals have been used.
Serious burns can result from some drain cleaning
compounds.
• Do not operate machine if operator or machine is
standing in water. Will increase the risk of electrical
shock.
• Wear safety glasses and rubber soled, non-slip
shoes. Use of this safety equipment may prevent se-
rious injury.
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Standard Equipment
Machine Options – Power Feed
Standard Accessories
• T-406 Grease Blade
• T-411 2″ Double Cutter
• T-413 3″ Double Cutter
• T-414 4″ Double Cutter
• Gloves, Tool Box
• Machine Legs (2)
Figure 1 – Standard Equipment Included In All Machine
Options
Optional Accessories
Catalog No. Description
• 95797 Lifting Hook
• 95792 Swivel Loading Wheel Assembly
• 95802 K-6200 Drum Assy. w/5/8″ Pigtail
• 95807 K-3800 Drum Assy. w/6200 Adapters
• 95822 K-3800 to K-6200 Adapter Kit Only
• 59982 Cable Rust Inhibitor 1 Qt.
• 59987 Cable Rust Inhibitor 1 Gal.
• Only use the K-6200 to clean drain lines 3″ to 6″ in
diameter. Follow instructions on the use of the
machine. Other uses or modifying the drain cleaner for
other applications may increase the risk of injury.
Description, Specifications and
Standard Equipment
Description
The RIDGID K-6200 Drain Cleaning Machine will clean
drain lines 3″ to 6″ in diameter and up to 200 feet in
length. The 4/10 HP universal motor spins 5/8″ cable at
285 RPM. When the cable hits the blockage, the motor
gears down automatically to deliver greater power and
enhance operator control.
The molded polyethylene drum includes an inner drum
that guards against cable flip-over. An integral Ground
Fault Interrupter (GFCI) is built into the line cord and a
“kickstand” base is provided for machine stability during
operation. A pneumatic foot actuator provides ON/OFF
control of the motor.
The drum powers a 5/8″ inner core cable that has a quick
change coupling system for connecting or disconnecting
tools. The cable is fed in and out of the drain by a power
feed assembly at a rate of 0-28 feet/min. An integral
torque limiter will cause the drum to stop rotating whenever
excessive torque is created when the cutting tool attached to the cable hits a snag and stops rotating.
The K-6200 can also be adapted to utilize the K-3800
drum with a 1/2″ cable to clean drain lines 2″ to 4″ in diameter and up to 90′ in length.
Specifications
Line Capacity...............3″ – 6″ Lines, Up To 200 feet
Drum Capacity.............100′ of 5/8″ Cable
Motor:
Type...........................115V/60 Hz, Reversible,
Universal AC Motor
Rating.........................
4
/10HP, 285 RPM
Amps..........................5.6
Weight (Machine &
100 ft of Cable)...............180 lbs.
Length ..........................291/
2
″
Height...........................43.5″ (max)
Width ............................19″
Catalog No. Model
115V 220-240V
No. Description
95737 95852 K-6200 Machine w/5/8″ Pigtail &
Standard Accessories
95732
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K-6200
Machine, Standard Accessories and
w/C-24 5/8″ x 100′ Inner Core Cable
93557
—
K-6200 Machine, Standard Accessories and
w/C-24-IW 5/8″ x 100′ IW Solid Core Cable
K-6200 Drain Cleaning Machine
Machine Assembly
WARNING
To prevent serious injury, proper assembly of the
Drain Cleaner is required. The following procedures
should be followed:
Instructions For Installing Handles
Remove the two (2) screws from handle. Loosen two (2)
“T” handles and slide handle into the frame (Figure 5).
Replace the two screws in the handle to prevent it sliding out of the frame. Adjust the handle to the desired
height and firmly tighten the “T” handles to lock the
handle in place.
Instructions For Installing Cable
Do not remove bands or staples from cable
shipping carton. Cable is under tension and will whip,
causing injury.
Retrieve end of cable through the center hole of carton and
remove enough cable to connect with drum pigtail. Connect
to pigtail by sliding cable couplings together and turning
screwdriver slot in coupler 180°. Couplings are in locked
position when hash mark is on opposite side of screwdriver
slot as shown in Figure 3. Feed cable into drum.
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CAUTION
Catalog
No.
92460
92465
92470
43647
32737
58192
95762
95757
95752
95747
92555
44122
Model
No.
C-25
C-26
C-27
C-24
C-27HC
C-24HC
C-25 IW
C-26 IW
C-27 IW
C-24 IW
T-458
—
Cables and Flexible Trap Leaders
5
/8″ (16mm)
5
/8″ (16mm)
5
/8″ IW (16mm)
Description
25′ I.C. Cable (7,6m)
50′ I.C. Cable (15,2m)
75′ I.C. Cable (22,9m)
100′ I.C. Cable (30,5m)
75′ Hollow-Core (22,9m)
100′ Hollow-Core (30,5m)
25′ I.W. Cable (7,6m)
50′ I.W. Cable (15,2m)
75′ I.W. Cable (22,9m)
100′ I.W. Cable (30,5m)
5
/8″ x 2′ Leader
5
/8″ Pigtail
Tools and Replacement Blades — Fits C-24,
C-25, C-26, C-27,C-24 IW , C25 IW, C-26 IW,
C-27 IW , C-24HC, C-27HC
Catalog
No.
92485
92490
92495
92500
92505
51762
92510
92515
92520
92525
92530
92535
92540
92545
92550
Model
No.
T-403
T-404
T-406
T-407
T-408
T-409
T-411
T-412
T-413
T-414
T-416
T-432
T-433
T-434
T-436
Blade(s)
92835
92840
92850
—
92890
—
92815
92820
92825
92830
92855
92860
92865
92870
92875
Holder*
92900
92900
92915
—
92915
—
92905
92905
92910
92910
92910
92895
92895
92895
92895
Description
P-Trap Cutter, 3″
P-Trap Cutter, 31/
2
″
Spear Blade
Retrieving Auger
Sawtooth Cutter
H-D Bulb Auger
Double Cutter, 2″
Double Cutter, 21/
2
″
Double Cutter, 3″
Double Cutter, 4″
Double Cutter, 6″
3-Blade Cutter, 2″
3-Blade Cutter, 3″
3-Blade Cutter, 4″
3-Blade Cutter, 6″
Replacement
Fastener*
Blade
Blade
Holder
Coupling*
Figure 2 – Tool Assembly
QUICK-CONNECT CABLE & TOOLS
Rotate pin one-half turn in either direction to
quickly add cable or tools.
Hash Mark
(Locked position)
Screwdriver Slot
Hash Mark
(Un-locked position)
Screwdriver Slot
LOCKED
Hash mark CLOSED aligned with L stamped on coupling.
UNLOCKED
Hash mark OPEN aligned opposite L stamped on coupling.
Coupling features stainless steel pin and spring: eliminates need for
punches, stands, or expansion pins.
Figure 3 – Disconnecting/Connecting Cable to Pigtail or
Tool
* Identifies components
included with holder
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Instructions For Installing Loading Wheel
(Optional Accessory)
1. Locate the two pre-drilled holes near the top of the
handle.
2. Bolt loading wheel to handle using the 5/16″ carriage
bolts and lock nuts as shown in Figure 4.
NOTE! Loading wheel swivels up and down. Raise wheel
for loading, lower wheel while transporting or
operating machine.
Figure 4 – Loading Wheel
Instructions For Installing Lifting Hook
(Optional Accessory)
1. Locate the pre-drilled hole on the top of the cross
beam that holds the motor and gear box.
2. Bolt lifting hook into place as shown in Figure 16.
Machine Inspection
WARNING
To prevent serious injury, inspect your Drain
Cleaning Machine. The following inspection procedures should be performed before each use.
1. Make sure the Drain Cleaning Machine is unplugged
and the directional switch is set to the OFF position.
2. Make sure the foot switch is present and attached to
the Drain Cleaning Machine (Figure 5). Do not operate the machine without a foot switch.
3. Inspect the power cord, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) and plug for damage. If the plug has
been modified, is missing the grounding prong or if the
cord is damaged, do not use the Drain Cleaning
Machine until the cord has been replaced.
Figure 5 – K-6200 Drain Cleaner
4. Inspect the Drain Cleaning Machine for any broken,
missing, misaligned or binding parts as well as any
other conditions which may affect the safe and normal
operation of the machine. If any of these conditions
are present, do not use the Drain Cleaning Machine
until any problem has been repaired.
5. Lubricate the Drain Cleaning Machine, when necessary, according to the Maintenance Instructions.
6. Use tools and accessories that are designed for your
drain cleaner and meet the needs of your application.
The correct tools and accessories allow you to do the
job successfully and safely. Accessories suitable for
use with other equipment may be hazardous when
used with this drain cleaner.
7. 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.
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8. Inspect the cutting edges of your tools. If necessary,
have them sharpened or replaced prior to using the
Drain Cleaning Machine. Dull or damaged cutting
tools can lead to binding and cable breakage.
9. Inspect cables and couplings for wear and damage.
Cables should be replaced when they become
severely worn or corroded. A worn cable can be identified when the outside coils become flat.
Worn or damaged cables can break caus-
ing serious injury.
Machine Set-Up
WARNING
To prevent serious injury, proper set-up of the machine and work area is required. The following
procedures should be followed to set-up machine:
1. Check work area for:
• Adequate lighting.
• Grounded electrical outlet.
• Clear path to the electrical outlet that does not
contain any sources of heat or oil, sharp edges or
moving parts that may damage electrical cord.
• Dry place for machine and operator. Do not use the
machine while standing in water.
• Flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite.
2. Position the Drain Cleaning Machine within 3′ of
sewer inlet.
If sewer inlet greater than 3′ from the front
of the machine, the cable will have a greater tendency to
twist or kink. Use a front guide hose or properly support exposed cable.
3. Set the spring loaded kickstand bar by tilting the machine forward to allow the bar to pivot behind the
tires (Figure 6). Make sure the machine rests firmly on
the bar before continuing. The tires should not contact
the ground.
Figure 6 – Setting Kickstand Bar
Figure 7 – Releasing Kickstand Bar
WARNING
To prevent tipping during use, machine should rest firmly
on the kickstand.
4. Position the air foot switch pedal for easy operator accessibility. Machine is designed for one person
operation. (Figure 8)
5. Make sure FOR/OFF/REV switch is in the OFF position.
6. Select and install the proper tool/cutter to the end of
the cable. To connect, slide tool and cable together
and turn screwdriver slot in coupler 180 degrees.
Coupling is in locked position when hash mark is on
opposite side of screwdriver slot as shown (Figure 3).
7. Plug the Drain Cleaning Machine into the electrical
outlet, making sure to position the power cord along
the clear path selected earlier. If the power cord
does not reach the outlet, use an extension cord in
good condition.
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WARNING
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To avoid electric shock and electrical fires,
never use an extension cord that is damaged or does not
meet the following requirements:
• The cord has a three-prong plug similar to shown in
Electrical Safety section.
• The cord is rated as “W” or “W-A” if being used out-
doors.
• The cord has sufficient wire thickness (16 AWG below
50′/14 AWG 50′-100′). If the wire thickness is too small,
the cord may overheat, melting the cord’s insulation or
causing nearby objects to ignite.
To reduce risk of electric shock, keep all
electrical connections dry and off the ground. Do not
touch plug with wet hands. Test the Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) provided with the electric cord to insure
it is operating correctly. When test button is pushed in, the
indicator light should go off. Reactivate by pushing the
reset button in. If indicator light goes on, the machine is
ready to use. If the GFCI does not function correctly, do
not use the machine.
Operating Instructions
WARNING
Wear gloves provided with machine. Never grasp a
rotating cable with a rag or loose fitting cloth glove
that may become wrapped around the cable, causing serious injury.
Always wear eye protection to protect your eyes
against dirt and other foreign objects. Wear rubber
soled, non-slip shoes.
Always assume the correct operating posture in order to maintain proper balance (Figure 8). Should
an unexpected situation arise, this posture provides you
with the opportunity to safely keep control of the machine
and cable.
• Be sure you can quickly remove your foot from the
foot switch.
• Hand must be on the cable to control its twisting action when it hits an obstruction.
• Keep hands away from rotating drum and guide tube.
Do not reach into drum unless machine is unplugged.
1. Loosen the feed knob to ensure auto feed is not en-
gaged. Manually pull a sufficient length of cable out of
the drum and manually push the tool and cable into
the sewer inlet.
Figure 8 – Proper Operating Position
2. Move FOR/OFF/REV switch into FOR (forward) position. Do not step on the air foot switch pedal at this
time.
3. To use auto feed, turn feed knob down until top bearing makes contact with the cable, then turn one full
additional turn. Do not over-tighten.
WARNING
Before starting machine, operator’s gloved hand
must be on the cable.
4. Exert sufficient downward pressure on cable to keep
it in sewer line while depressing air foot switch pedal
to start cable rotating.
5. Move the feed lever in the opposite direction of the rotating drum to advance the cable (Figure 9). The rate
at which the cable is fed (0 – 28′ per minute) into the
sewer is controlled by the position of the feed lever
away from neutral (vertical) position. The further from
vertical, the faster the feed rate. Always keep one
hand on the cable to feel tension.
6. Continue to feed the cable into the line until resistance
or obstruction is encountered. This condition will generally become apparent to the operator as the motor
will “lug” down and/or the cable will have a tendency
to twist sideways in the operator’s hands.
If the cable shows signs that the cutter has stopped rotating, fully reverse feed lever (move handle in the
same direction of the drum rotation) to back the cutter
away and to relieve the load. Gradually feed the
cable into the obstruction, allowing cutter to advance
slowly. Occasionally move auto feed lever to neutral
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WARNING
WARNING
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Do not put the machine in reverse.
The machine should be kept running during the retrieval
process for thorough cleaning.
NOTE! A continuous flush of water should be used to
clean the cable and tool as they are retrieved.
10. When the tool is just inside the sewer inlet, release the
air foot switch pedal and allow the machine to come to
a complete stop.
Never retract tool from sewer inlet while
cable is rotating. Tool can whip causing serious injury.
11. Turn FOR/OFF/REV Switch to OFF position and re-
move cord from power source.
12. Loosen the feed knob and pull the remaining cable
and tool from the sewer. Hand feed the cable into the
machine.
13. Disengage the spring loaded kickstand bar by tilting the
machine forward, forcing the bar forward of the tires.
(Figure 7)
Special Procedures
Main Sewer Or Septic Tank Overrun
It is very important to know the approximate distance from
inlet to main sewer or septic tank. Over-running cable too
far into main sewer or septic tank can allow cables to
knot-up and prevent their return through small lines.
Reverse Operation
Running machine in reverse will cause premature failure
of cable. Use reverse only to free a tool caught in an obstruction. If this should occur, immediately remove foot
from air foot switch pedal and allow machine to come to a
full and complete stop. Place FOR/OFF/REV switch to
REV (reverse) position. Loosen feed knob. Grasp cable
with gloved hands and pull while jogging air foot switch
pedal. When tool is dislodged and drum has stopped rotating, place FOR/OFF/REV switch in FOR (forward)
position and follow normal operating procedure.
Never operate this machine in REV (reverse) for any other purpose. Operating in reverse can
damage a cable and cause serious injury.
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to allow cutter to work through the obstruction. If
motor turns but the drum stops, the torque limiter is
slipping because of excessive force. Pull back on
cable to relieve torque and drum will begin to spin.
TIP: If cable continues to get hung up in blockage, dis-
continue use of the auto feed and work cable by
hand.
7. Once flow is established, use running water to wash
debris and roots down the drain while finishing the job.
WARNING
Do not allow tension to build up in the cable. This
will happen if the cutting tool hits a snag and stops
turning, but the motor and its drum continue to rotate. Torque builds until the cable suddenly twists,
potentially wrapping around your hand or arm. This
can happen quickly and without warning, so proceed
slowly and carefully as you feed the cable into the
drain. If tool gets hung up in an obstruction, refer to
Reverse Operating Instructions in the “Special
Procedures” section.
Figure 9 – Feed Lever Operation
8. Several passes through thoroughly blocked drain
lines are recommended. Start with a grease cutter or
2″ blade, or a blade typically 2″ smaller than the drain
size. After establishing drain flow, increase cutter
size to thoroughly clean the lines.
TIP: Know approximately where you are going. Over-
running cable into city sewers or septic tanks can
cause cable damage and retrieval problems.
NOTE! Additional cable may be added if required. Refer
to Special Applications Procedure section.
9. To retrieve the cable from the sewer line, move the
power feed handle in the same direction of the drum
rotation.
CAUTION
WARNING
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Loading The Machine On Vehicle
Loading Wheel
Optional loading wheel swivels up and down. Raise
wheel for loading, lower wheel while transporting or operating machine.
With loading wheel raised, tip machine backwards and
rest handle or loading wheel on truck bed. Lift up on front
of machine and slide onto truck.
Use proper lifting technique – lift with your
legs, not your back!!
NOTE! Take care not to damage electrical cord or air
foot switch hose.
Lifting Hook
Optional lifting hook can be used to raise and lower the
machine into a truck using a hoist. The Machine must be
raised by hooking through the hole in the lifting hook.
Lifting the machine by the handle or any
other part of the machine may result in the machine tipping
and/or the part failing. This could result in the machine
falling causing serious injury.
NOTE! Take care not to damage electrical cord or air foot
switch hose.
Draining the Drum
Water can be drained from the drum by removing the
screw plug located in the rear of the drum (Figure 10) and
resting the machine on its back as seen in Figure 11. Be
sure the screw drain plug is replaced before transporting
the machine.
Figure 10 – Drum Drain Hole
Operating Machine In Reclined Position
The K-6200 can be operated in the reclined position to access overhead waste lines. As shown in Figure 11, screw
the two (2) support legs into the frame. With the kickstand
bar in the forward position ahead of the wheels, place the
machine so it rests on the support legs and the wheels.
If sewer inlet is greater than 3′ from the
front off the machine, the cable will have a greater tendency to twist or kink. Use a front guide tube or properly
support exposed cable.
Figure 11 – Machine In Reclined Position
Drum Assembly Removal & Installation
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Make sure FOR/OFF/REV SWITCH is in OFF position
and machine is unplugged from power source.
Drum Removal
1. Set kickstand in the operating position to keep the machine from moving.
2. Loosen the top autofeed knob to make sure the top
bearing is not in contact with the cable and remove the
cutter.
3. Loosen the two T-handle mounting knobs located
on the drum side of the autofeed assembly. It is not
necessary to remove the knobs, just loosen enough to
allow the autofeed assembly to slide off the front
support. Slide the assembly off the cable.
4. The drum assembly can be removed by grasping
the drum via the center hole on the drum front and by
lifting and sliding the shaft of the assembly out of
the gear box.
Use proper lifting technique – lift with your
legs, not your back!!
Drum Installation
1. Set the kickstand to keep machine from moving.
2. Grasp the drum assembly via the center hole on the
drum front and lift the assembly onto the frame. Slide
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the shaft of the drum assembly into the gear box.
Align the tangs of the drum and gear box assembly
and fully engage (Figure 12).
Use proper lifting technique – lift with your
legs, not your back!!
Figure 12 – Installing Drum Assembly Into Gear Box
3. Attach autofeed by sliding the assembly onto the
cable. Slide assembly onto front support and tighten
the two T-handle mounting knobs.
Installing Extra Drum (Additional Cable)
The operator may wish to carry a second drum with cable
for runs greater than 100′.
1. Set the kickstand to keep machine from moving.
2. Disconnect the original cable from the pigtail section. Secure the initial cable to keep it from falling
into the drain.
3. Remove the autofeed assembly as described in Steps
2 – 3 of Drum Assembly Removal section.
4. Remove the drum assembly described in Step 4 of
Drum Assembly Removal section.
5. Place second drum assembly onto the machine by
following instructions in Step 2 of Drum Assembly
Installation section.
6. Attach autofeed by sliding the assembly onto the
cable. Slide assembly onto front support and tighten
the two T-handle mounting knobs.
7. Attach the cable from the extra drum to the cable in
the drain.
NOTE! Be sure all cable and cutter is spinning in drain
before feeding in more cable.
Pigtail Removal and Installation
1. Set the kickstand.
2. Remove all cable from the drum except the pigtail.
3. Remove the autofeed assembly and main drum.
4. Remove the outer retaining clip from the guide tube
shaft (Figure 13). Slide bearing off the shaft.
Figure 13 – Remove Retaining Ring and Inner Drum
5. Remove retaining ring holding inner drum in place
and remove inner drum.
6. Remove the bolt anchoring the pigtail. It is located on
the back of the drum (Figure 14).
Figure 14 – Removing Pigtail Anchoring Bolt
7. Remove the pigtail from the guide tube and drum
and insert new pigtail into the drum.
8. Align hole in pigtail with the hole in the back of the
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drum. Insert bolt, washers and nut and tighten securely. Push the remainder of the pigtail into drum.
9. Push the end of the pigtail through guide tube. Install
inner drum and bearing by reversing Steps 4 and 5.
10. Place the drum assembly into the machine by following instructions in Step 2 of Drum Assembly Installation section.
Proper Tool Selection
A good rule of thumb is to make the first pass with either
a grease cutter or blade cutter that is 2″ smaller than the
drain size. For additional passes, larger tools may be
used. However, tools should generally be at least 1″
smaller than the drain size. Use a full size blade on the
final pass.
The style of tool is determined by the nature of the job and
is left to the discretion of the operator.
Flexible leaders should be used to negotiate bends and
traps in lines.
Accessories
Only the following RIDGID products have
been designed to function with the K-6200 Drain Cleaning
Machine. Other accessories suitable for use with other
tools may become hazardous when used on the K-6200.
To prevent serious injury, use only the accessories listed
below.
Catalog No. Description
• 49032 Front Guide Hose Assembly
• 95797 Lifting Hook
• 95792 Swivel Loading Wheel Assembly
• 95802 K-6200 Drum Assy. w/5/8″ Pigtail
• 95807 K-3800 Drum Assy. w/6200 Adapters
• 95822 K-3800 to K-6200 Adapter Kit Only
• 59982 Cable Rust Inhibitor 1 Qt.
• 59987 Cable Rust Inhibitor 1 Gal.
NOTE! See page 5 for listing of cables and tools for the
K-6200. Consult a Ridge tool Catalogue for listing
of tools and cables to be used with the K-3800
drum.
K-3800 Drum Option
Installing K-3800 Drum
1. Insert rear adapter into gear box in back of drum, inserting “O” ring end into drive gear. “O” ring will hold
adapter in place while installing drum. (Figure 15)
Figure 15 – K-3800 Drum with K-6200 Adapters
2. Place front hex adapter on front nosepiece of guide
tube assembly and tighten wing nut.
3. Slide drum assembly into rear adapter on gear box.
4. Nest hex head front adapter onto front mounting block.
5. Attach autofeed by sliding the assembly onto the
cable. Slide assembly onto front support and align with
hex adapter. Tighten wing nuts.
Using the K-3800 Drum
1. The K-3800 drum should only be used to clean drain
lines 2″ to 4″ in diameter.
Only 1/2″ diameter cable is recommended
for use in this K-3800 option. Use of smaller diameter cables may result in kinking and breakage.
2. Follow the same Operating Instructions previously
outlined when cleaning drain. To use the autofeed,
Feed knob must be turned until top bearing makes
contact with the cable. Turn one full additional turn but
do not over-tighten.
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Periodically lubricate cables and couplings with RIDGID
Cable Rust Inhibitor.
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 identified when
outside coils of cable become flat or lose their rigidity.
Machine Storage
Motor-driven equipment must be kept indoors or well covered in rainy weather. Store the machine
in a locked area that is out of reach of children and people unfamiliar with drain cleaners. This machine can
cause serious injury in the hands of untrained users.
Service and Repair
WARNING
The “Maintenance Instructions” will take care of most of
the service needs of this machine. Any problems not
addressed by this section should only be handled by an
authorized RIDGID service technician.
Tool should be taken 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.
When servicing this machine, only identical replacement parts should be used. Failure to follow
these instructions may create a risk of electrical shock or
other serious injury.
If you have any questions regarding the service or repair
of this machine, call or write to:
Ridge Tool Company
Technical Service Department
400 Clark Street
Elyria, Ohio 44035-6001
Tel: (800) 519-3456
E-mail: TechServices@ridgid.com
For name and address of your nearest Independent
Authorized Service Center, contact the Ridge Tool Company at (800) 519-3456 or http://www.ridgid.com
Figure 16 – Lifting Hook
Maintenance Instructions
WARNING
Make sure machine is unplugged from power source
before performing maintenance or making any adjustment.
Autofeed Assembly
Proper cleaning and lubrication of the autofeed is advised
for long, trouble-free operation. After each use, hose out
autofeed with water and grease bearings.
Lubrication
Grease all exposed, moving and rotating parts as required. A grease fitting is provided for the drum front and
rear bearings.
Cables
Drain drum after every use. Flush drum periodically, remove sediment that can corrode cable.
Cables should be thoroughly flushed with water to prevent
damaging effects of drain cleaning compounds.
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Wiring Diagram
White
115V/60Hz
Keyway
Wire Nut
Black
Air Switch
Green
Black
Black
Yellow
Red
Blue
Motor
F/O/R
Switch
PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION
Cable kinking or breaking.
Drum stops while pedal is
depressed. Restarts when
pedal is re-depressed.
Drum turns in one direction but not the other.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter trips when machine
is plugged in or when foot
pedal is depressed.
Motor turning but drum
is not.
Autofeed does not work
properly.
Autofeed does not nest
properly.
Machine wobbles or
moves when cleaning
a drain.
Chart 1 Troubleshooting
Cable is being forced.
Cable used in incorrect pipe diameter.
Motor switched to reverse.
Cable exposed to acid.
Cable worn out.
Hole in pedal or connecting hose.
Hole in diaphragm switch.
Faulty reverse switch.
Damaged power cord.
Short circuit in motor.
Faulty Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter.
Torque limiter slipping because cable is being forced.
Autofeed is not routinely cleaned and fills with debris.
Autofeed is not greased enough.
Drum may not be tight onto rear gear box drive.
Kickstand not engaged.
Do Not Force Cable! Let the cutter do the work.
Use 5/8″ cables in 3″ to 6″ lines. Use Trap Leader
Use reverse only if cable gets caught in pipe.
Clean and oil cables routinely.
If cable is worn, replace it.
Replace damaged component.
If no problem found with pedal or hose, replace
diaphragm switch.
Replace switch.
Replace cord set.
Take motor to authorized service center.
Replace cord set that includes a Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter.
Do not force cable.
Disassemble autofeed and clean monthly.
Apply grease to fittings weekly.
Nest drum tightly to rear drive lug.
Engage kickstand.
Set on level surface.
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