RIDGID HD12000 Owner's Manual page 11

OPERATION
Blowing Feature
Your 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 the Blowing Port, at the rear of
the Powerhead of your Wet/Dry Vac.
2. Align the Hose Release Button of the Tug-
A-Long Positive Locking Hose with Dual-
Flex End with the Ridges on the Blower
Port. Push the Hose End straight into
the Blower Port until the Hose Release
Button fully engages the Blower Port
Ridges.
3. (Optional) Attach the Extension Wand
to swivel end of the Hose.
4. Turn the Vac on and you are ready to
use your Vac as a Blower.
Hose Release Button
Tug-A-Long Positive
Locking Hose with
Dual-Flex
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Blower
Port
Ridges
Swivel End of Hose
Extension
Wand
(Optional)
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 extended time or in a
noisy area.
Remove Hose:
1. Rotate Hose End in either direction to
disengage Blower Port Ridges.
2. Press the Hose Release Button and
pull the Hose End straight out of the
Blower Port.
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