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To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the owner’s manual before using this product. • Español - página 13 Thank you for buying a RIDGID product. • Français - page 25 SAvE ThIS MANUAl FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Part No.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of care when cleaning on stairs. electric shock - do not expose to rain - store indoors. • To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to Vac, use only Ridgid SAvE ThIS MANUAl recommended accessories.
Wet/Dry Vac. Remove contents of carton. Check each item against the Carton Contents List. Contact 1-800-4-RIDGID (1-800-474-3443) from the US and Canada, 01-800-701-9811 from Mexico or www.RIDGIDvacs.com if any parts are damaged or missing.
SP6938-2 4 gallon ESF_SP6938 4/26/16 11:34 AM Page 5 Operation WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, or damage to vac: • 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 the exhaust, or abnormal motor noises.
SP6938-2 4 gallon ESF_SP6938 4/26/16 11:34 AM Page 6 Operation (continued) vacuuming Dry Materials Emptying the Drum 1. The filter must always be in correct 1. To remove the lid to empty contents of position at all times to avoid leaks and the dust drum, simply lift the two drum possible damage to Vac.
SP6938-2 4 gallon ESF_SP6938 4/26/16 11:34 AM Page 7 Cord, hose and Accessory Storage 1. Your Vac has a convenient area to Car Nozzle store your power cord and Vac hose. Compartment 2. Wrap the power cord around the top of Handle the handle on the Vac and attach the Hose...
SP6938-2 4 gallon ESF_SP6938 4/26/16 11:34 AM Page 8 Maintenance (continued) Filter Removal: Integrated Filter PUSH DOWN Plate with Center 1. Hold the filter tabs of the Qwik Lock™ Hole filter in each hand. PULL 2. With one thumb on the Qwik Lock™ Rubber Filter stud, which protrudes through the...
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Authorized soap. service centers, always using To clean the drum: RIDGID replacement parts. 1. Dump debris out. 2. Wash drum thoroughly with warm water and mild soap. 3. Wipe out with dry cloth.
SP6938-2 4 gallon ESF_SP6938 4/26/16 11:34 AM Page 10 Repair Parts RIDGID 4 Gallon / 15 liter Wet/Dry vac Model Number 4000Rv0 Electrical Rating: 120 v, 9 A, 60 hz. RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.RIDGIDparts.com Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number...
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SP6938-2 4 gallon ESF_SP6938 4/26/16 11:34 AM Page 11 Repair Parts (continued) RIDGID 4 Gallon / 15 liter Wet/Dry vac Model Number 4000Rv0 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.RIDGIDparts.com...