Maintenance; Storage - Ryobi EWD1245 Operator's Manual

HOW TO USE
Attach desired tool (with squeegee if available) to hose
end.
Make sure cleaner lid is locked in place.
Plug power cord into a pr operly grounded outlet and
turn cleaner on.
Do not use cleaner as a pump to clean out clogged
drains, sinks, or other plumbing fixtures. If cleaner
will not pick up, check filters. They may need to be
cleaned or replaced. (See"Maintenance" section.)
Single tank operation
For picking up very large amounts of debris (either wet
or dry), the cleaner may also be operated without the
inner tank in place.
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
Remove inner tank and set aside.
Attach hose to either the wet or dry intake port. Plug
power cor d into a properly gounded outlet
cleaner on.
When using single tank for dry pick-up, cartridge filter
must be in place.
For best results, when using single tank for wet
pick-up, use a foam filter sleeve instead
of the cartridge filte . See "Filters" in the Maintenance
section for availability of foam filters
Automatic wet shut-of f
When either tank is full of liquid, the automatic shut-
off mechanism will shut of f cleaner pick-up. When this
happens, the motor sound will become noticeably
higher in pitch.
Turn cleaner off and empty tank to continue use.
The automatic shut-of f will also engage if the cleaner
has been tipped over. To continue use, tur n cleaner
off, and set it upright. W ait a few seconds to allow the
motor to come to a complete stop.
The automatic shut-off will function for both
separate wet/dry tank and single tank operation.
Dry wall dust
(See Fig.12)
For best results when picking up dry wall dust, slide
wet/dry selector (A) to expose "WET/DRY INLET" and
make sure no water or miostur e is in the Wet Tank
(outer tank). Keep inner tank in position. Insert hose
into "WET TANK INLET" and attach desired tool to
hose end.
Blower feature
(See Fig.13)
The blower can be used to blow dirt out of areas where
it is impossible for suction to reach.
Inside of hose and tools must be free of litter before
operating blower.
It is recommended that the filters be in place when
operating the blower featur e.
ENGLISH
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
Push hose into blower port ( C); twist hose to tighten or
loosen connection. Attach blower nozzle (included with
some models) or other tool if desir ed.
CAUTION: Wear safety goggles when using blower
feature. Do not blow toward people, animals, or
objects that may be damaged by flying debris. Wear
ear protection if using the blower for a prolonged
period of time. Plug power cord into a properly
grounded outlet, grasp free end of hose, and turn
cleaner ON.
Do not use blower to spray paint or any other
flammable or combustible materials

Storage

(See Fig.14)
Empty tanks (see Maintenance section).
Rinse inside of tank thoroughly with clean
water particularly if spills or other liquid substances
other than plain water have been picked up. Wipe
inside of tank dry.
Loop cor d over cord storage hook, located on tool
rack.
and turn
Wands store on rear caster supports as shown. The
larger diameter wands fit into outer triangle, the smaller
diameter wands stor e inside the larger wands and over
small triangular peg. Tools store on tool rack as shown.

MAINTENANCE

Emptying tanks After dry pick-up
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
Release lid latches and remove cleaner lid from tank.
To avoid back strain, do not lift a full tank. First, scoop
out enough debris to make tank easier to lift.
Empty contents into a suitable receptacle.
Rinse inside of tank with clean water and wipe dry .
Note: If not very full, the inner tank may be easier to
empty if it is r emoved from the outer tank.
When emptying the inner tank, do not grab onto filter
cage.
After wet pick-up
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
Unscrew drain cap (A) from bottom of outer tank.
Empty contents into a suitable drain.
As the liquid level decreases, it may be necessary to tip
cleaner to allow remaining liquid to drain out.
Rinse inside of tank thoroughly with clean water
particularly if spills or other substances other
than water have been picked up.
Wipe inside of tank dry.
Filters
Do not operate cleaner without filters in place
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(See Fig.15)