Table Of Contents; Important Safety Instructions - Emerson RIDGID WD40700 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Section
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . 2-3
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Checking Carton Contents . . . . . . . . . . .4
Getting to Know Your Vac . . . . . . . . . . .4
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Polarized Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Vacuuming Dry Materials . . . . . . . . . .6
Vacuuming Liquids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety is a combination of using common
sense, staying alert, and knowing how your
Wet/Dry Vacuum Cleaner ("Vac") works.
Safety Signal Words
DANGER:
!
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
!
a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION:
!
a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
When using your Vac, always follow
basic safety precautions including the
following:
WARNING:
!
- To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury:
• Read and understand this manual and
all labels on the Vac before operating.
• Use only as described in this manual.
• Do not leave Vac running while
unattended - you may fail to notice
important signs indicating abnormal
operation such as loss of suction,
debris/liquid exiting exhaust, or
abnormal motor noises. Immediately
stop using Vac if you notice these
signs.
• Do not leave Vac when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
Section
Page
Emptying Dust Drum. . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Blowing Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Cord, Hose and Accessory Storage. . . .7
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Removal and Installation of the
Qwik Lock Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Repair Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
• Sparks inside the motor can ignite
flammable vapors or dust. To reduce the
risk of fire or explosion, do not use near
combustible liquids, gases, or dusts,
such as gasoline or other fuels, lighter
fluid, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural
Indicates a gas, coal dust, magnesium dust, grain
dust, aluminum dust, and gun powder.
• Do not vacuum anything that is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches,
Indicates or hot ashes.
• To avoid the risk of self-ignition of drum
debris, empty drum after each use.
Rags and sawdust, especially containing
wood stain, can be sources of such
Indicates
overheating.
• Do not vacuum drywall dust, cold
fireplace ash, or other fine dusts with
standard filter. These may pass through
the filter and be exhausted back into the
air. Use a fine dust filter instead.
• To reduce the risk of inhaling toxic
vapors, do not vacuum or use near toxic
or hazardous materials.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not expose to rain or allow liquid
to enter motor compartment.
Store indoors.
• This Wet/Dry Vac is not intended for
use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when used
by or near children.
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