RIDGID HD03000 Owner's Manual page 7

OPERATION
POWER SWITCH (Fig. 4)
With Power Cord plugged in, turn the Vac "ON"
by pressing in on the "I" (top) Power Switch.
To turn "OFF", press the "O" (bottom) on the Power
Switch. The symbols used on the Switch Actuator
are international "ON & OFF" symbols.
Power Switch
= ON
= OFF
VACUUMING DRY MATERIALS
1. The Filter must always be in correct position at all
times to avoid leaks and possible damage to Vac.
2. When using your Vac to pick up very fine dust,
it will be necessary for you to empty the Drum
and clean the Filter at more frequent intervals to
maintain peak Vac performance.
NOTE: A dry Filter is necessary to pick up dry material.
If you use your Vac to pick up dust when the Filter is
wet, the Filter will clog quickly and be very difficult to
clean.
VACUUMING LIQUIDS
1. Vacuuming up small amounts of liquid (less than
2" (5 cm) collected in Dust Drum) does not require
Filter removal.
2. When larger amounts of liquid are to be picked up,
remove all Dry Use Only Paper Filter(s) and replace
with a RIDGID VF3700 Wet Application Foam Filter.
Do Not remove the Filter Cage or Float. The Foam
Filter is specifically designed for high volume liquid
pick up. If the Paper Filter is used and becomes
saturated, you may see "mist" coming from the
Blowing Port.
3. When the Drum is "full" the Float will rise and cut
off airflow. The motor sound will rise in pitch and
its speed will increase indicating the Drum is "full".
Turn OFF the Vac and unplug the Power Cord before
emptying the Drum.
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4. Following use of Vac for wet pick up, allow Filter to
dry completely to avoid mildew and Filter damage.
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of damage to the Vac,
do not run Motor with Float in raised position.
WARNING:
!
Do not operate without filter cage and float, as
Fig. 4
they prevent liquid from entering the impeller and
damaging the motor.
EMPTYING THE DUST DRUM (Fig. 5)
WARNING:
!
To reduce the risk of injury from accidental
starting, unplug power cord before emptying the
drum.
1. Unplug Power Cord from power source.
2. To remove the Powerhead (A) to empty contents of
the Dust Drum (B), simply lift the Two Powerhead
Assembly Latches on the front and rear of the Vac.
3. Lift the Powerhead Assembly Carry Handle and lift
the Powerhead Assembly (A) up and off the Dust
Drum (B).
4. Set the Powerhead Assembly (A) upright in a clean,
dry area while emptying the Drum.
5. Dump the Drum contents into the proper waste
disposal container.
6. The Dust Drum (B) should be emptied and cleaned
before storing your Vac.
(B)
7
Powerhead
Assembly
Carry Handle
Powerhead Assembly
Latch (2)
Fig. 5
(A)
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