Table Of Contents - RIDGID WD14800 Owner's Manual

table of contents

section
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unpacking and Checking
Carton Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Drum/Caster Foot Assembly . . . . . . . . . 5
Accessory Storage Holder. . . . . . . . . . . 6
Accessory Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Wet/Dry Vac Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Positioning Detachable Blower
(Power Head Assembly). . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Vacuuming Dry Materials . . . . . . . . . 10
ImPoRtANt sAfetY INstRuctIoNs
Safety is a combination of 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, or
property damage.
When using your Vac, always follow basic
WARNING
safety precautions including the following:
- to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury:
• Read and understand this manual and
all labels on the 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
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Vacuuming Liquids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Emptying the Drum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Moving the Wet/Dry Vac . . . . . . . . . . 11
Blowing Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the Detachable Blower
for "Blowing" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Repair Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Servicing of Double-Insulated Wet/Dry Vac. 18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
vacuum or use near combustible
liquids, gases, or dusts, such 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.
• 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
the filter installed except when
vacuuming liquids as described in this
manual. Dry debris ingested by the
impeller may damage the motor or be
exhausted back into the air.
• Turn off Vac before unplugging.
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