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Power-Spin
®
WARNING!
Read this Operator’s Man ual
carefully before using this
tool. Failure to understand
and follow the contents of this
manual may result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious
person al injury.
Drain Cleaner Operator’s Manual
99 Washington Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Phone 781-665-1400
Toll Free 1-800-517-8431
Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com
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Table of Contents
Safety Symbols ....................................................................................................4
Specific Safety Information
Drain Cleaner Safety .........................................................................................5
Description and Specifications
Description.........................................................................................................5
Specifications.....................................................................................................6
Machine Inspection..............................................................................................6
Machine and Work Area Set-Up..........................................................................6
Operating Instructions ........................................................................................8
Maintenance Instructions....................................................................................9
Cleaning.............................................................................................................9
Installing Replacement Cable............................................................................9
To Remove Cable From Drum .........................................................................9
To Install Replacement Cable ..........................................................................9
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................10
Lifetime Warranty.................................................................................Back Cover
*Original Instructions - English
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.
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 indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
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 to reduce the risk of eye injury.
This symbol indicates th risk of hands, fingers or other body parts being caught, wrapped or
crushed in the drain cleaning cable.
NOTICE
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
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• Do not operate this machine if operator
or machine is standing in water. Oper -
ating machine while in water increases the
risk of electrical shock.
• Only use drain cleaner to clean drains
of recommended sizes according to
these instructions. Other uses or modify-
ing the drain cleaning machine for other
applications may increase the risk of injury.
• Read and understand these instruc-
tions, the battery drill instructions and
the instructions for any other equipment used with this tool before operating. Failure to follow all instructions may re-
sult in property damage and/or serious injury.
The EC Declaration of conformity (890-011-
320.10) will accompany this manual as a separate booklet when required.
Description and
Specifications
Description
The RIDGID®Power-Spin®Drain Cleaner will
clean drain lines up to 1
1
/2" (40 mm) in diameter and up to 25' (7,6 m) in length such as
bathroom and kitchen sinks, bathtub and
shower drains. It features 25' (7,6 m) of durable
1
/4" (6 mm) MAXCORE®cable that is positive ly retained in the drum to prevent cable pullout.
It is equipped with an AUTO FEED
®
that advances and retrieves the cable with just the pull
of a trigger. The Power-Spin can be operated
either manually or driven with a battery powered drill with a maximum speed of 500 rpm.
The Power-Spin is not recommended for use
with toilets.
Specific Safety
Information
WARNING
This section contains important safety
information that is specific to this tool.
Read these precautions carefully before
using the Power-Spin
®
Drain Cleaner to
reduce the risk of electrical shock or
other serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Drain Cleaner Safety
• Wear leather work gloves. Never grasp
the rotating cable with anything else, including cloth gloves or a rag. They can
become wrapped around the cable, causing hand injuries. Only wear latex or rubber
gloves
under
leather work gloves. Do not
use damaged gloves.
• Do not allow the end of cable to stop
turn ing while the machine is running.
This can overstress the cable and may cause
twisting, kinking or breaking of the cable.
• Position machine within 4" of the drain
inlet or properly support exposed cable
when the distance exceeds 4". Greater
dis tances can cause control problems leading to twisting, kinking or breaking of the
cable.
• 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 protec-
tive equipment 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 per-
sonal protective equipment always includes safety glasses and leather work
gloves in good condition, and may in-
clude 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 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.
Recommended Line
Cable Size Size & Reach
Line Size Reach
1
/4" (6 mm) Cable Up to 11/2" (40mm) 25' (7,6 m)
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• Proper assembly and completeness
• Broken, worn, missing, misaligned or
binding parts
• Smooth and free movement of the trigger and drum
• Presence and readability of the warning label
(see Figure 2.)
If any problems are found, do not use
the drain cleaner until the problems have
been repaired.
3. Inspect cable for wear and damage –
Look for:
• Obvious flats worn into the outside of
the cable (cable is made from round
wire and profile should be round).
• Multiple or excessively large kinks (slight
kinks up to 15 degrees can be straightened).
• Space between the cables indicating
the cable has been deformed by
stretch ing, kinking or run in REVERSE.
• Excessive corrosion from storing wet or
exposure to drain chemicals.
All of these forms of wear and damage
weaken the cable and make cable twisting, kinking or breaking more likely during
use. Replace worn and damaged cable
before using drain cleaner.
4. If using the Power-Spin Drain Cleaner
with a Battery Power Drill, inspect the
drill per it’s instructions. Make sure that
the drill is in good operating condition
and the switch controls the drill operation.
Confirm that the drill turns at less than
500 rpm.
Machine and Work Area
Set-Up
WARNING
Set up the drain cleaning machine and
work area according to these procedures to reduce the risk of injury from
electric shock, twisted or broken cables, chemical burns, infections and
other causes, and prevent drain cleaner
damage.
Always wear safety glasses, leather
gloves, and other appropriate protective
e quip ment when setting up your drain
cleaner. For extra protection from chemicals and bacteria on the machine and in
the work area, wear latex, rubber or
Specifications
Drum Capacity...........25' (7,6 m) of 1/4"
(6 mm) Diameter
MAXCORE Cable
Drum Speed ...............Maximum 500 RPM
Weight.........................4.7 lbs. (2,1 kg)
This machine is made to clean
drains. If properly used it will not damage a
drain that is in good condition and properly designed, constructed and maintained. If the drain
is in poor condition, or has not been properly
designed, constructed and maintained, the
drain cleaning process may not be effective or
could cause damage to the drain. The best
way to determine the condition of a drain before
cleaning is through visual inspection with a
camera. Improper use of this drain cleaner can
damage the drain cleaner and the drain. This
machine may not clear all blockages.
Figure 1 – Power-Spin
Machine Inspection
WARNING
Before each use, inspect your drain
clean ing machine and correct any problems to reduce the risk of serious injury
from electric shock, twisted or broken
cables, chemical burns, infections and
other causes and prevent drain cleaner
damage.
1. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from all
equipment, including handles and controls. This aids inspection and helps prevent the machine or control from slipping
from your grip. Clean any debris from
the cable and drum.
2. Inspect the drain cleaner for the following
items:
NOTICE
Cable End
Crank
Drum
Handle
Tri gg er
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Figure 2 – Removing Crank Handle From Power-
Spin
8. If needed, take appropriate steps to access the drain to be cleaned.
• For many drains, the cable can be
threaded through the cross hairs in
the drain
(See Figure 3).
• For a sink with a pop up drain plug:
Remove lift rod and drain plug
(See
Figure 4)
. Be sure to place a container
under the clean out or trap to catch
any water that may come out.
• For other sinks a clean out plug or
trap may need to be removed
(See
Figure 5.)
Be sure to place a container under the clean out or trap to
catch any water that may come out.
• For bathtubs, never try to go through
the drain, this will damage the cable.
Remove the overflow plate and any
mechanism to access the drain
(See
Fi gure 6)
.
9. Determine if the Power-Spin can be
placed within 4" (100 mm) of the drain
other liquid barrier gloves under the
leather gloves.
1. Check work area for:
• Adequate lighting
• Clear, level, stable, dry place for machine and operator. Do not use the machine while standing in water. If needed,
remove the water from the work area.
2. Inspect the drain to be cleaned. If possible, determine the access point(s) to the
drain, the size(s) and length(s) of the
drain, distance to mainlines, the nature of
the blockage, presence of drain cleaning
chemicals or other chemicals, etc. If
chemicals are present in the drain, it is
important to understand the specific
safety measures required to work around
those chemicals. Contact the chemical
manufacturer for required information.
3. Determine the correct drain cleaning
equipment for the application. The PowerSpin is made for:
• Up to 1
1
/2"(40 mm) lines up to 25' (7,6 m)
long with
1
/4"(6 mm) cable.
• Drain cleaners for other applications can
be found by consulting the Ridge Tool
Catalog, on line at www.RIDGID.com or
by calling RIDGID Tech nical Services at
800-519-3456.
4. Make sure machine has been properly inspected.
5. If needed, place protective covers in the
work area. The drain cleaning process
can be messy.
6. If using the Power-Spin by hand, make
sure that the crank is present and firmly
attached.
7. If using the Power-Spin with a battery
powered drill, remove the crank from the
back of the drum by pressing the tabs on
the either side
(See Figure 2)
. Securely
attach the chuck of the drill to the drum
shaft.
Drain
Plug
Cap
Nut
Lift Rod
Set
Screw
Figure 3
Figure 5
Figure 4
Cross
Hairs
Clean-out
Plug
Figure 6
Warning
Label
Drum Shaft
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opening. If not, the drain opening will
need to be extended using similar size
pipe and fittings so that the Power-Spin
can be placed within 4" (100 mm) of
the drain opening
(See Fi gure 7)
.
Improper cable support can allow the
cable to kink or twist and damage the
cable/fixture or injure the operator.
Figure 7 – Example of Extending Drain to Within
4" (100 mm) of Drain Opening
Operating Instructions
WARNING
Always wear eye protection to protect
your eyes against dirt and other foreign
objects.
When cleaning drains that might contain hazardous chemicals or bacteria,
wear appropriate protective equipment,
such as goggles, face shields or respirators, to prevent burns and infections.
For extra protection from chemicals and
bacteria on the machine and in the work
area, wear latex, rubber or other liquid
barrier gloves under the leather gloves.
Follow operating instructions to reduce
the risk of injury from twisted or broken cables, cable ends whipping around,
machine tipping, chemical burns, infections and other causes.
1. Make sure that the work area is free of
bystanders and other distractions.
2. Assume a proper operating position that
will allow
• Good balance and not require any
over reaching.
• Control of the drain cleaner (and drill if
used).
• Ability to maintain the unit 4" (100 mm)
or less from the drain opening.
This will help maintain control of the cable
and machine.
3. Pull cable out of the drum and push into
drain as far as it will go. At least one foot
of cable must be in the drain so that the
cable will not come out and whip around
when the cable starts turning.
4. If using a battery powered drill, confirm
set to low speed (less than 500 rpm)
and with dry hands insert the battery,
but do not place you finger on the drill
switch yet.
5. Make sure that the drain cleaner is within
4" (100 mm) of the drain opening, and
maintain that distance throughout the
cleaning process. This helps to prevent
twisting and kinking of the cable.
6. Place one hand on the drain cleaner handle with one or two fingers on the trigger
and the other hand on the drill grip or
the crank.
7. Turn the drum clockwise (as marked with
an arrow on the back of the drum,
see
Figure 2
) If using the Power-Spin manu-
ally, use the crank
(see Figure 8)
. If using
a drill, operate it in the forward direction.
To feed the cable into the drain, squeeze
the trigger firmly.
Figure 8 – Power-Spin Used By Hand
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Figure 8A – Power-Spin Powered By Battery
Drill
8. Continue to advance the cable until the resistance is encountered. Carefully work
the cable through the blockage. Do not
force the cable – if the cable stops turning,
it is not cleaning the drain. It may be necessary to spin the cable without advancing
it, or advancing the cable very slowly. This
will help to break up the blockage.
9. If the cable becomes stuck in the blockage, do not continue turning the drum.
Continuing to turn the drum may cause
the cable to twist and kink. It may be
necessary to back the cable out of the
blockage by turning the drum in reverse.
In some cases, it may be possible to pull
the cable and the blockage out of the
drain by hand. If this is done, be careful to
not damage the cable. Remove the blockage from the cable, feed cable back into
the drum, and continue cleaning the drain
as detailed above.
10. Once the blockage is broken up and drain
is flowing, if possible, turn the water on to
flush any debris down the drain.
11. Continue to clean the rest of the drain.
Pay attention to how far the cable has
gone. Do not overrun the cable into a
larger drain. This can cause the cable to
knot up or cause other damage.
12. Once the drain has been cleaned, turn
the drum counterclockwise while squeezing the drain cleaner trigger to retract
the cable. Pay close attention, as the
cable may lodge in a blockage while
being retracted.
13. Release the drain cleaner trigger and
stop turning the drum when the end of
the cable nears the drain opening. Do
not pull the cable end from drain while it is
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rotating. The cable can whip around and
could cause serious injury.
14. Several passes through a line are recommended for complete cleaning. If
needed, repeat the above procedure.
15. Pull any remaining cable from the line
by hand and push the cable into the
drum.
Maintenance
Instructions
WARNING
Always wear safety glasses and leather
gloves when performing any maintenance.
Drill should be removed from drain
cleaner before any maintenance is performed.
Cleaning
Cable, drum and AUTOFEED should be thoroughly flushed with water after every use to
prevent the damaging effects of chemicals
and sediment. Clean exterior as needed with
hot soapy water and/or disinfectants. Drain
drum by tipping forward after every use and
cleaning.
Installing Replacement Cable
To Remove Cable From Drum
1. Pull out excess cable from drum.
2. Remove 4 screws on back of drum.
3. Loosen clamp screw and pull end of old
cable from drum and discard.
To Install Replacement Cable
1. Replacement
1
/4" (6 mm) x 25' (7,6 m)
MAXCORE
®
cables are available under
catalog number 42163.
2. To make cable installation easier, completely uncoil new cable before proceeding. Use caution when removing the
cable from the package. The cable is
under tension and could strike the user.
3. Insert about 12" (0,3 m) of cable through
the front rollers and guide tube into the
drum.
4. Push end of cable into holder and under
clamp screw and washer. Tighten clamp
screw
(see Figure 9)
.
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Figure 9 – Installing Cable End Into Holder
5. Replace drum back and retighten the 4
screws.
6. Feed cable into drum.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION
Cable kinking or breaking.
Cable won’t feed.
Troubleshooting
Cable is being forced.
Cable used in incorrect pipe diameter.
Motor switched to reverse.
Cable exposed to acid.
Cable worn out or damaged.
Cable not properly supported.
Cable bearings are dirty or greasy.
AUTOFEED not fully engaged.
Do Not Force Cable! Let the auger do
the work.
Do not use in lines over 11/ " (40 mm).
Use reverse only if cable gets caught in
pipe or to retract cable.
Clean cables routinely.
If cable is worn or damaged, replace it.
Support cable properly, see instructions.
Clean cable and bearings with hot,
soapy water.
Be aware and squeeze trigger harder.
2
Clamp
Screw
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What is covered
®
RIDGID
tools are warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and material.
How long coverage lasts
This warranty lasts for the lifetime of the RIDGID
product becomes unusable for reasons other than defects in workmanship or material.
What we will do to correct problems
Warranted products will be repaired or replaced, at RIDGE TOOL
charge; or, if after three attempts to repair or replace during the warranty period the product
is still defective, you can elect to receive a full refund of your purchase price.
What is not covered
Failures due to misuse, abuse or normal wear and tear are not covered by this warranty. RIDGE
TOOL shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages.
How local law relates to the warranty
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to state, province to
province, or country to country.
No other express warranty applies
This FULL LIFETIME WARRANTY is the sole and exclusive warranty for RIDGID
ucts. No employee, agent, dealer, or other person is authorized to alter this warranty or make
any other warranty on behalf of the RIDGE TOOL COMPANY.
FULL LIFETIME
WARRANTY
®
tool. Warranty coverage ends when the
Against Material Defects
& Workmanship
’S option, and returned at no
®
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