Maintenance; Filter; Filter Cleaning - RIDGID VAC11000 Owner's Manual

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Operation (continued)
WARNING: Always wear safety
eyewear complying with ANSI Z87.1
(or in Canada, CSA Z94.3) before
using as a blower.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury to bystanders, keep them
clear of blowing debris.

Maintenance

Filter

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before changing
or cleaning filter.
NOTE: The filter is made of high quality
paper designed to stop very small
particles of dust. The filter can be used
for dry pick up or small amounts of liquid.
Handle the filter carefully when removing
to clean or installing it. Creases in the
filter pleats may occur from installation
but will not affect the performance of the
filter.

Filter Cleaning

Your filter should be cleaned often to
maintain peak Vac performance.
Be sure the filter is dry before storing or
picking up dry debris.
IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check the
filter for tears or small holes. Do not use
a filter with holes or tears in it. Even a
small hole can cause a lot of dust to
come out of your Vac. Replace it
immediately.
CAUTION: Wear a dust mask if
blowing creates dust which might
be inhaled.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
hearing damage wear ear protectors
when using the Vac/blower for
extended hours or when using in a
noisy area.
NOTE: The filter is accessed by
unlatching and removing the dust drum.
The filter support assembly can be
removed by grasping the filter support as
shown in the illustrations below.
TC AR T
SM AR
Filter Support
Assembly
Dust
Drum
12
Latch (2)
Pull Down and
Slide Dust Drum
Out of Wet/Dry
Vac Unit