Drain Cleaning Machine: RIDGID K-400
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1. extractor to the location where the work will be conducted in a clear level stable dry place Do not use the machine while it is standing in water Use proper lifting techniques to minimize back strain 3 Position the machine so that the drum opening is within two feet of the drain inlet or properly Support exposed cable when the distance exceeds two feet 4 Check the work area for combustible materials liquids 5 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 tanks or mainlines the nature of the blockage presence of drain cleaning chemicals or other chemicals etc If chemicals are present in the 10 ae 12 13 i Press on the foot switch to start the machine 16 17 18 19 20 21 Drain Cleaning Machine A Community of Learners Committed to Excellence R I G I D Page 3 of 4 drain see the caretaker to determine what was used and obtain the MSDS sheet to determine what PPE is required lf needed remove fixture water closet sink etc to allow access to the drain Do not feed the cable through a fixture lf needed place protective covers in the work area to protect the surrounding area and minimize clean up Pull the handle locking lever on the machine and lower the handle until it locks into the lowest position Check to make sure that the rubber bumpers on the lower end of the handle are firmly in contact with the2. floor Determine the correct drain cleaning equipment for the application Select and install the proper tool to the end of the cable a If the obstruction is unknown use a straight or bulb auger to explore the obstruction b Once the obstruction is Known an appropriate tool can be selected for the application a Install the tool to the end of the cable The T slot coupler allows the cutting tool to be Snapped into the cable coupler r To Uncouple Cable and Tools gt A Snap Together nsert in Cli i Figure 11 Coupling and Uncoupling Tools Pin Auger Cutter spade Cutter Ensure that the FOR OFF REV switch is set to the OFF position prior to starting the machine Position the foot switch You must be able to hold and control the cable control the foot switch and reach the FOR OFF REV switch all at the same time Plug the machine into a properly grounded outlet Pull cable out of drum and feed into drain Push cable at least one foot into the drain so that the end of the cable will not come out of the drain and whip around when you start the machine Move the FOR OFF REV switch to the FOR FORWARD position Advance the cable into the drain by moving the feed lever into the advance position until it engages and advances the cable Always keep one hand on the cable As you feed the cable into the drain you will be able to feel the cable load or wind up Do not let the cable build up outside the drain When the cable winds
3. up or if the tool stops turning move the feed lever to the retrieve position to free the tool from the blockage Once free slowly feed the rotating tool back into the blockage and let it dwell in the blockage to break it up Once the drain is open start a flow of water down the drain to flush the debris out of the line While the water is running retrieve the cable from the line by moving the feed lever in the opposite direction that the cable and drum rotate K PEMBINA TRAILS SCHOOL DIVISION SAFE WORK PROCEDURE Drain Cleaning Machine A Community of Learners Committed to Excellence R f G I D Page 4 of 4 Note The FOR OFF REV switch should be in the FOR position 22 Once the tool is just inside the drain opening Move the feed lever to the neutral position and release the foot switch Allow the drum to come to a complete stop Do not pull the end of the cable from the drain while the cable is rotating The tool can whip around and could cause serious injury 23 Place the FOR OFF REV in the OFF position and unplug the machine Pull the remaining cable from the drain by hand and feed into the drain cleaner If needed change the tool and continue cleaning following the above process Several passes through a line are Required for complete cleaning of the line If an emergency situation occurs while conducting this task or there is an equipment malfunction shut the equipment off immediately and unplug the power tool REPORT ANY HAZARD
4. C Drain Cleaning Machin A Community of Learners Committed to Excellence Page 1 of 4 All Buildings PTSD EOE Aere Brent Vandenbosch April 22 2014 Brent Vandenbosch Safety glasses or face shield must be worn at all Long and loose hair must be tied back and covered times in work areas Safety footwear must be worn at all times in Protective outer gloves and inner latex gloves are the work area required Close fitting protective clothing must be worn Remove strings hanging from pullovers sweaters v MSI injuries v Equipment orientation Y Moving parts v Never leave machine running unattended v Electrical shock v Use tools only for their intended purpose v Biological hazards splashes VY Read and understand general safety procedures in the v Chemical exposure splashes burns user manual v Pinch twist whip injuries from the cable PEMBINA TRAILS SCHOOL DIVISION SAFE WORK PROCEDURE Drain Cleaning Machine A Community of Learners Committed to Excellence R I G I D Page 2 of 4 PRE OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS 1 Inspect required personal protective equipment and replace if required 2 Workers are required to wear an inner nitrile glove with an outer work glove The work glove protects the hand from the cable while the inner glove protects from biological and chemical hazards 3 Keep gloved hands on the cable whenever the machine is running This prevents twisting kinking and breaking of the cable Neve
5. OUS SITUATION TO YOUR SUPERVISOR IMMEDIATELY Mb Regulations 217 2006 Part 16 Machines Tools amp Robots Sections 16 1 16 18 WS amp H Act W210 Section 4 5 7 7 1 Operators Manual for the RIDGID Drain Cleaning Machine K 400
6. r operate the machine with a glove or belt guard removed Do not allow the cutter to stop turning while the machine is running Keep hands away from rotating drum and guide tube Do not reach into drum unless machine is unplugged Ensure no slip trip hazards are present in workspaces and walkways Do not use this machine if the power cord has been damaged or ground removed Inspect the machine before use and verify that it is working properly Check the power cord for damage clean any oil grease or dirt from equipment handles and controls inspect cables for wear and damage or corrosion ensure the foot switch is attached to the machine Do not operate without the foot switch 10 Do not use the equipment in rain or wet conditions Water may increase the risk of electrical shock Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing the tool 11 Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the tool s operation 12 Do not twist or kink the main cable doing so may cause severe injury 13 Do not leave this equipment running while unattended 14 Do not use machine if it is damaged Immediately report any damages to your supervisor oo e 2 oO OPERATION 1 Inspect and don all personal protective equipment safety glasses gloves and safety footwear Remove all jewelry loose clothing and tie back hair 2 Transport the
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