Maintenance - Ryobi VC20HD Owner's Operating Manual

OPERATION
little space so that some air can also be drawn
in along with the liquid.
The appliance is equipped with a float switch
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that will stop the vacuuming when the tank is
full. You will notice that suction has stopped by
the motor now running faster. In this event,
switch the appliance off and unplug it.
Be aware that the full tank can be very heavy. In
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this event, place the appliance over a drain and
carefully open the outlet screw. The contents of
the tank can now drain out to a great extent.
(Fig. 17)
Now, remove the upper section from the tank
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and pour the rest of the liquid into a suitable
tank or drain. Then, you can continue
vacuuming after you have replaced the upper
section.
After wet vacuuming, switch off the appliance
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and unplug it. Empty the container and clean/dry
it inside and outside before putting it away.
WARNING
After wet vacuuming, please proceed as
described in the section entitled "Dry
Vacuuming" before you dry vacuum again.

MAINTENANCE

Make sure that the appliance is not plugged into
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the power mains.
Remove the suction hose from the tank.
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Loosen the clamps and separate the upper
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section from the tank.
Remove all the dirt and residue from the tank
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and the hose.
Clean the foam filter by washing it with a mild
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detergent.
Check the hoses and connections and check the
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power cord for any damage.
When the foam filter is removed, check the float.
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To do this, take the upper section by the handle
and tip it carefully so that the filter basket is
facing upwards. The float should move freely up
and down. (Fig. 18)
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