RIDGID HD16100 Owner's Manual page 8

OPERATION
BLOWING FEATURE (Fig. 8)
Your Wet/Dry Vac has a "Detachable Blower" (A) with a
Blower Port. It has the capability to be used as a Detachable
Blower (A) for yard work, patio cleanup, and garage
applications to blow dust and other debris.
1. Familiarize yourself with the Detachable Blower (A)
portion of your Wet/Dry Vac.
2. Remove the Detachable Blower (A) of your Vac by
pressing down on the Detachable Blower Latch under
the Handle of the Detachable Blower and lift by the
Handle.
TO REMOVE: PRESS DOWN ON
DETACHABLE BLOWER LATCH AND
ROTATE DETACHABLE BLOWER UP
(A)
Detachable
Blower Latch
WARNING:
!
Always wear safety eyewear 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.
DETACHABLE BLOWER FOR "BLOWING"
(Fig. 9)
Two suggested methods of using the Blower are:
1. Insert the Round End of the Blower Wand (L) into
- OR -
2. The Wet/Dry Vac may also be used for Blowing using
Fig. 8
NOTE: It is advisable to wear safety equipment when using
the Blower, such as Safety Goggles and Dust Mask.
Blower
3 Turn the Blower "ON" by sliding the Power Switch on
Port
Detachable Blower
Handle
1
2
8
the Blowing Port of the Detachable Blower (A)
and turn Clockwise to Lock.
the Seven-Foot Tug-A-Long Positive Locking Hose
with Dual-Flex (I) supplied with the Wet/Dry Vac.
Install the one end of the Tug-A-Long Positive
Locking Hose with Dual-Flex (I) in the Blower Port
of the Detachable Blower (A). For added control, an
Extension Wand (K) and/or an Accessory (M, N or
O) can be added to the opposite end of the Hose.
The unit is ready for blowing applications.
the Detachable Blower Handle to the "I" position.
(A)
Blower Port
Power
Switch
(A)
(A)
(I)
Blower Port
Fig. 9
(L) TURN CLOCKWISE
TO LOCK
(K)
(N)