RIDGID K-40 - Loading Cable into Inner Drum; Accessories

long section of the torque arm lies against the outer
wall of inner drum. Coil the cable into the inner drum
CLOCKWISE (See Figure 21) .
Figure 21 – When loading cable into an inner drum,
wind the cable in CLOCKWISE.
Accessories
WARNING
Only the following RIDGID products have been de-
signed to function with the K-40 Drain Cleaning
Machine. Other accessories suitable for use with
other tools may become hazardous when used on
the K-40. To prevent serious injury, use only the ac-
cessories specifically designed and recommended
for use with the K-40, such as those listed below.
Ridge Tool Company16
Figure 19 – Twist Drum Apart
4. Remove the inner drum, with cable, out of the drum
back and pull cable through drum front.
5. Reverse process to install inner drum. Inspect condi-
tion of gasket on drum front and replace if necessary.
This prevents liquid leakage from drum.
Loading Cable into Inner Drum
1. Remove existing cable from drum if required.
2. Remove torque arm from end of cable using a flat
head screwdriver.
3. To make installing the new cable easier, completely
uncoil the new cable before proceeding. Use cau-
tion when removing the cable from the package. The
cable is under tension and could strike the user.
4. Add a gradual 30 degree bend approximately 4" from
the drum end of the cable as shown in Figure 20 .
Figure 20 – Torque Arm Attached to Cable. Cable Should
Be Permanently Bent as Shown with Clamp
Installed Approx. 2" From End of Cable
5. Install the torque arm approximately 2" from the drum
end of the cable as shown in Figure 20 and firmly
tighten with a flat head screwdriver. The torque arm
improves torque transfer to the cable when most of the
cable is out of the drum.
6. Place the torque arm into the inner drum so that the
K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine
Catalog
No.
26558
23913
72702
76817
83407
83417
68917
71847
98072
Model
No.
A-40AF
A-39/40AF
A-40B
Description
AUTOFEED Assembly & Guide Hose for
K-40 Includes Mounting Bracket
AUTOFEED Cartridge Assembly for K-40
Mounting Bracket
C-6 Cable Kit Includes:
– C-6
3
/
8
″ x 35′ (10.7m) Cable w/Inner
Drum
– Torque Arm
– T-250 5 Piece Tool Kit
14.4V Battery Pack
115V Charger
Inner Drum
Torque Arm
C-6IC Cable Kit Includes:
– C-6IC
3
/
8
″ x 35′ (10.7m) Cable w/Inner
Drum
– Torque Arm
– T-250 5 Piece Tool Kit
Accessories
Amdex Supply