Figure 16 – Lifting Hook
Maintenance Instructions
WARNING
Make sure machine is unplugged from power source before performing maintenance or making any ad- justment.
Autofeed Assembly
Proper cleaning and lubrication of the autofeed is advised for long,
Lubrication
Grease all exposed, moving and rotating parts as re- quired. A grease fitting is provided for the drum front and rear bearings.
Cables
Drain drum after every use. Flush drum periodically, re- move sediment that can corrode cable.
Cables should be thoroughly flushed with water to prevent damaging effects of drain cleaning compounds.
Periodically lubricate cables and couplings with RIDGID Cable Rust Inhibitor.
When not in use, store cables indoors to prevent deteri- oration 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
WARNING
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 Auth- orized Service Center or returned to the factory. All repairs made by Ridge service facilities are warranted against de- fects in material and workmanship.
WARNING When servicing this machine, only identi- cal 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
Tel: (800)
For name and address of your nearest Independent Authorized Service Center, contact the Ridge Tool Com- pany at (800)
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