Operation - RIDGID HDB6000 Owner's Manual

OPERATION

WARNING:
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• Do not leave Vac running while unattended - you may fail to notice important signs indicating abnormal
operation such as loss of suction, debris exiting the exhaust, or abnormal motor noises. Immediately stop
using Vac if you notice these signs.
• Do not leave Vac plugged in when not in use.
• Do not vacuum up explosive dusts, flammable liquids, or hot ashes.
• Sparks inside the motor can ignite airborne flammables. Do not operate Vac near flammable liquids or in
areas with flammable gases, vapors, or explosive/airborne dust. Flammable liquids, gases, and vapors
include: lighter fluid, solvent-type cleaners, oil-based paints, gasoline, alcohol, and aerosol sprays.
Explosive dusts include: coal, magnesium, aluminum, grain, and gun powder.
• Do not leave sawdust or rags with stain or polyurethane residue inside the Vac. Empty Backpack Vac after
picking up these potentially self-heating materials.
WARNING:
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• Do not try to recover any liquid with this vacuum. This Backpack Vac is for DRY RECOVERY Only.
• Do not expose to rain or allow liquid to enter motor compartment. Store indoors.
• Do not handle plug, switch, or Vac with wet hands.
• Unplug Vac before servicing. If your Vac is not working as it should, has missing parts, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, immediately stop using the vacuum and call customer
service.
• When using an extension cord, use only outdoor-rated cords that are in good condition. Do not allow the
connection to come into contact with liquid.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Violation of any of these instructions may void any and all warranties.
MOTOR
Electric thru-flow vacuum motors must never be used
in applications in which wet or moist conditions are
involved, where dry chemicals or other volatile materials
are present, or where airflow may be restricted or
blocked. Such motors are designed to permit the
vacuumed air to pass through the motor to cool it.
Therefore, any liquid (including water), dry chemical, or
other foreign substance which would come in contact
with motor could cause combustion (depending on
volatility) or electrical shock. Failure to observe these
precautions could result in property damage and
personal injury, including death in extreme cases.
ELECTRICAL
This Backpack Vac model is available in 120 volt /
60 Hz. This document only applies to 120 volt /
60 Hz models. Severe changes in voltage, high or low,
can cause damage to the motor and cause premature
motor failure.
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To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, or damage to Vac:
To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury:
The Backpack Vac described in this manual is equipped
with a thermal protection cutoff device. This integrated
thermal cutoff switch will remove power from the
vacuum motor in the event excessively high operating
temperatures are detected. This condition may arise as
the result of a blocked vacuum passage, or clogged or
full filters.
Should a thermal trip take place, immediately turn OFF
and unplug the Backpack Vac and inspect for a blockage
and verify the condition of the filter bag. Replace
or empty the filter bag as required. The Backpack
Vac will require several minutes to cool down to a
safe operating temperature. When this temperature is
attained, the thermal switch will reset and the Backpack
Vac will be able to be used in a normal manner.
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