RIDGID K-40 Description, Specifications and Standard Equipment, Specifications/Standard Equipment

K-40 Drain Cleaner

•Do not insert battery with cracked case into charger. Do not operate charger if it has been dropped or damaged in any way. Damaged tool in- creases 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 pre- vent 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 Model K-40 (Figures 1 – 3) and K-40 Battery (Figure 4) Drain Cleaning Machines are designed to clean 3/4″ to 21/2″ drain lines in kitchens, bathrooms and utility rooms. Machines are supplied with a pneumatic foot pedal for the ON/OFF control of the motor.

The K-40 electric powered machine is supplied with a 1/8 HP motor and can be configured with the following op- tional features:

•Guide hose (Figure 2).

•Guide hose with autofeed (Figure 3).

The autofeed unit automatically feeds or retrieves the cable. The autofeed attached to the guide tube allows the cable to be directly fed into the drain thereby eliminating the need to manually control the cable.

The Model K-40B (Figure 4) battery powered version eliminates the need for a power outlet or extension cord at the point of application. It is only offered with the guide hose/autofeed assembly.

Figure 1 – K-40 Drain Cleaner with C-1 IC Cable

K-40 Specifications/Standard Equipment

Motor:
Type	Belt Driven Induction
Rating	115V, single phase, AC,
	1.6 amp, 60 Hz (230V available
	on request)
Toggle Switch	FORWARD, REVERSE
Operating Speed	270 RPM
Drain Line Capacity	3/4″ thru 21/2″
Weight w/C-13IC SB Cable
and Guide Hose
Autofeed Assembly	36 lbs.

Figure 2 – K-40 Drain Cleaner w/Guide Hose Only (A-40G)

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