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• Do not unplug by pulling on cord.
To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not use with damaged cord, plug or
other parts. If your Vac is not working as it
should, has missing parts, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, contact RIDGID
Customer Service.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as
handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not
run Vac over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
• Do not handle plug, switch, or the Vac
with wet hands.
• Use only extension cords that are rated
for outdoor use. Extension cords in poor
condition or too small in wire size can
pose fire and shock hazards.
To reduce the risk of these hazards,
be sure the cord is in good condition and
that liquid does not contact the
connection. Do not use an extension cord
with conductors smaller than 16 gauge
(AWG) in size. To reduce power loss, use
a 14 gauge extension cord if 25 to 50 ft.
long and 12 gauge for 50 ft. or longer.
• This Wet/Dry Vac is double-insulated,
eliminating the need for a separate
grounding system. Use only identical
replacement parts. Read the instructions
for Servicing Double-Insulated Wet/Dry
Vacs before servicing.
• Do not put any object into ventilation
openings. Do not vacuum with any
ventilation openings blocked; keep free of
dust, lint, hair or anything that may reduce
air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
• To reduce the risk of falls, use extra care
when cleaning on stairs.
• To reduce the risk of back injury or falls,
do not lift a Vac that is heavy with liquid or
debris. Partially empty the Vac by
scooping debris or draining liquid to make
it comfortable to lift.
• To reduce the risk of personal injury or
damage to Vac, use only Ridgid
recommended accessories.
• When using as a detached blower:
- Direct air discharge only at work
area.
- Turn unit off before setting on ground
or releasing grasp from handle.
- Do not set down in liquid; electric
shock could occur.
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- Do not direct air at bystanders.
- Keep children away when blowing.
- Do not use blower for any job except
blowing dirt and debris.
- Do not use as a sprayer.
• To reduce the risk of eye injury, wear
safety eyewear. The operation of any
utility Vac or blower can result in foreign
objects being blown into the eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage.
CAUTION:
• To reduce the risk of hearing damage,
wear ear protectors when using for
extended time or in a noisy area.
• For dusty operations, wear dust mask.
• Static shocks are common when the
relative humidity of the air is low.
Vacuuming fine debris with your Vac
can deposit static charge on the hose
or Vac. To reduce the frequency of
static shocks in your home or when
using this Vac, add moisture to the air
with a humidifier.
Observe the following warnings that
appear on the motor housing of your Vac:
DOUBLE INSULATED
GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED.
WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY
IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.
WARNING:
• For your own safety, read and
understand owner's manual.
• Do not run unattended.
• Do not pick up hot ashes, coals,
toxic, flammable or other
hazardous materials.
• Do not use around explosive
liquids or vapors.
WARNING: When using blower:
Wear safety eyewear labeled "ANSI
Z87.1" on the package. Turn unit off
before setting on ground or
releasing grasp from handle.
Electric shock could occur if used
on wet surfaces. Direct tool
discharge only at work area. Do not
direct discharge at bystandaders,
Keep children away.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electric shock - do not expose to
rain - store indoors.