Table of Contents
Recording Form for Machine Serial Number ..............................................................................................................1
General Safety Information
Work Area Safety ........................................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety...........................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety ...........................................................................................................................................................2
Tool Use and Care ......................................................................................................................................................3
Service ........................................................................................................................................................................3
Specific Safety Information
Drain Cleaner Safety ...................................................................................................................................................3
Battery Charger Safety................................................................................................................................................3
Description, Specifications and Standard Equipment
Description ..................................................................................................................................................................4
K-40 Specifications......................................................................................................................................................5
K-40/K-40B AF Specifications .....................................................................................................................................5
K-40B Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................5
Standard Equipment....................................................................................................................................................6
Machine Assembly
Instructions For Mounting Guide Hose To K-40 ..........................................................................................................6
Machine Inspection .......................................................................................................................................................6
Machine and Work Area Set Up
K-40 Battery Charger ..................................................................................................................................................8
Operating Instructions
Using Manual Feed Machine.....................................................................................................................................11
Using Machines with Guide Hose and AUTOFEED..................................................................................................12
Accessories .................................................................................................................................................................13
Maintenance Instructions
Cables .......................................................................................................................................................................14
AUTOFEED...............................................................................................................................................................14
Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................................................15
Changing Cable
Changing Inner Drum ................................................................................................................................................15
Loading Cable Into Inner Drum .................................................................................................................................15
Accessories .................................................................................................................................................................16
Batteries ....................................................................................................................................................................17
Battery Disposal
Nickel-cadmium Batteries..........................................................................................................................................17
Nickel-metal Hydride Batteries ..................................................................................................................................17
Machine Storage..........................................................................................................................................................17
Service and Repair ......................................................................................................................................................17
Trouble Shooting.........................................................................................................................................................18
Lifetime Warranty..........................................................................................................................................Back Cover
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K-40 Drain Cleaning Machine