RIDGID WD10500 Owner's Manual page 2

Table of Contents
Section
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Unpacking and Checking
Carton Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Caster Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Carry Handle Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Wet/Dry Vac Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Polarized Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Vacuuming Dry Materials . . . . . . . . . .9
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety is a combination of using common
sense, staying alert, and knowing how your
Wet/Dry Vacuum Cleaner ("Vac") works.
Safety Signal Words
DANGER: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
When using your Vac, always follow basic
safety precautions including the following:
WARNING
- To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury:
• Read and understand this manual and
all labels on the Wet/Dry Vac before
operating.
• Use only as described in this manual.
• Do not leave Vac running while
unattended - you may fail to notice
important signs indicating abnormal
operation such as loss of suction, debris/
liquid exiting exhaust, or abnormal motor
noises. Immediately stop using Vac if you
notice these signs.
• Do not leave Vac when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
• Sparks inside the motor can ignite
flammable vapors or dust. To reduce the
risk of fire or explosion, do not use near
combustible liquids, gases, or dusts, such
Section
Page
Vacuuming Liquids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Emptying the Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Moving the Wet/Dry Vac . . . . . . . . . .10
Blowing Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Accessory & Hose Storage . . . . . . . . .12
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
Removal and Installation
of the Qwik Lock Filter . . . . . . . . . .13
Repair Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
as gasoline or other fuels, lighter fluid,
cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas,
coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust,
aluminum dust, or gun powder.
• Do not vacuum anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
• To avoid the risk of self-ignition of drum
debris, empty drum after each use.
Combustible materials, such as rags or
sawdust containing stain or urethane,
can be sources of such overheating.
• Do not vacuum drywall dust, cold fireplace
ash, or other fine dusts with standard
filter. These may pass through the filter
and be exhausted back into the air. Use a
fine dust filter instead.
• To reduce the risk of inhaling toxic vapors,
do not vacuum or use near
toxic or hazardous materials.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not expose to rain or allow liquid to
enter motor compartment. Store indoors.
• This Wet/Dry Vac is not intended for
use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
• Do not use with a torn filter or without
filter installed except when vacuuming
liquids as described in this manual.
Dry debris ingested by the impeller may
damage the motor or be exhausted into
the air.
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