Operation - RIDGID RV24000 Owner's Manual

SP6729 RIDGID 10/30/09

Operation

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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 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 continue running when float has cut off suction.
• Do not operate Vac in areas with flammable gases, vapors or explosive dust
in the air. Sparks inside the motor can ignite airborne flammables.
Flammable gases and vapors include: lighter fluid, solvent-type cleaners,
oil-based paints, gasoline, alcohol, or aerosol sprays. Flammable dusts
include: coal, magnesium, aluminum, grain, or gun powder.
• Do not vacuum up explosive dusts, flammable liquids, or hot ashes.
• Do not use Vac as a sprayer.
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• Do not expose to rain or allow liquid to enter motor compartment.
Store indoors.
• Do not handle plug, switch, or Vac with wet hands.
• Do not service Vac while it is plugged-in. If your Vac is not working as it
should, has missing parts, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, return it to an independent service center or 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.
• Do not vacuum toxic materials to reduce the risk of inhaling the vapors or
dust.
After you plug the power cord into the
outlet, turn the unit on by pushing the
switch from position "O" to position "l". The
symbols used on the switch actuator are
international "On & Off" symbols. "O" is the
symbol for "OFF" and "l" is the symbol for
"ON".
= OFF
Familiarize yourself with the accessories
included with the Vac. Each accessory
may be used in various ways for
vacuuming and blowing debris. Here is a
list of possible accessories and their
uses.
1-7/8" Multi-Nozzle Body - Holds floor
inserts for specialized cleaning applicat-
ions: Floor Brush, Squeegee, and Carpet
Inserts. To change inserts, slide red tabs
to the "open" position and pull insert from
the center. Install new insert flush with
nozzle body and slide tabs to the "lock"
position.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury:
= ON
1-7/8" Floor Brush Insert - Used for
large area clean-ups on smooth surfaces.
1-7/8" Squeegee Insert - Used for wet
pickup on smooth surfaces to pick up
liquid and dry the surface in one stroke.
1-7/8" Carpet Insert - Dry and wet
pickup nozzle for most upholstery and
carpet cleaning.
1-7/8" Claw Nozzle - Use to pick up
debris in hard to reach locations.
1-7/8" Dusting Brush - Used for detailed
cleaning in small spaces.
Crevice Tool - Use to pick up debris in
hard to reach locations.
Muffler/Diffuser - Use to disperse the
exhaust air stream while reducing noise.
Insert into the blowing port.
Extension Wands - These wands can be
connected together and provides
additional length for more reach.
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