RIDGID WD16400 Owner's Manual page 9

Operation (continued)
Moving the Wet/Dry Vac
Should it become necessary to pick the
Vac up to move it, the Handles on the
sides of the Dust Drum are used to lift.
To maneuver the Vac, the Pull Handle,
above the Vacuum Inlet Port should be
used.
Pull Handle
Dust
Vacuum
Drum
Inlet Port
Handle
Blowing Feature
Your Wet/Dry Vac features a Blowing
Port. It can blow sawdust and other
debris. Follow the steps below to use
your Vac as a Blower.
1. Locate Blowing Port of your Wet/Dry
Vac.
2. Insert the Push Button End of the
Tug-A-Long Positive Locking Hose
into the Blowing Port of the Vac.
3. (Optional) Attach Extension Wand to
Swivel End of Hose, then place the
Utility Nozzle on the Wand.
4. Turn Vac on and you are ready to use
your Vac as a Blower.
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WARNING:
!
Always wear
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.
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 an extended time or in
a noisy area.
Tug-A-Long Positive
Locking Hose
Dual-Flex
Locking
Hose
Utility
Nozzle
(optional)
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safety eyewear
Blowing
Port
Swivel
End of
Hose
Extension
Wand
(optional)
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