RIDGID HD12000 Owner's Manual page 7

OPERATION
4. Lift Powerhead Assembly (A) from the Dust Drum
(B) and set aside.
5. Empty Dust Drum (B) into a proper waste disposal
container.
WARNING:
!
To reduce the risk of back injury or falls, do not lift
a Vac heavy with liquid or debris. Scoop or drain
enough contents out to make the Vac light enough
to lift comfortably.
(A)
Latch
BLOWING FEATURE (Fig. 9)
Your Vac features a Blowing Port. It can blow sawdust
and other debris. Follow the steps below to use your
Vac as a Blower.
1. Locate the Blowing Port, at the rear of the Wet/Dry
Vac Powerhead Assembly (A).
2. Align the Hose Locking Tab of the Tug-A-Long
Positive Locking Hose with Dual-Flex End (J) with
the Blower Port Ridges. Push the Hose Cuff straight
into the Blower Port until the Hose Locking Tab fully
engages the Blower Port Ridges.
3. (Optional) Attach the Extension Wand (K) to swivel
end of the Hose (J).
4. Turn the Vac ON and you are ready to use your Vac
as a Blower.
5. To Remove Hose: Rotate Hose Cuff in either
direction to disengage Blower Port Ridges.
6. Press the Hose Locking Tab and pull the Hose Cuff
straight out of the Blower Port.
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.
Fig. 8
CAUTION:
!
Wear a dust mask if blowing creates dust which
might be inhaled.
Latch
CAUTION:
!
To reduce the risk of hearing damage, wear ear
protectors when using the Vac/Blower for extended
(B)
time or in a noisy area.
(C)
INSERT HOSE
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Fig. 9
(A)
Blower Port
Ridges
Blower Port
Hose
Locking
Tab
(J)
(K)
REMOVE HOSE