Emptying The Drum; Moving The Wet/Dry Vac; Blowing Feature - RIDGID 6 U.S. GALLON/22.5 LITER Owner's Manual

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Emptying the Drum

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before emptying
the drum.
1. The 12 gallon Vac comes equipped
with a drain for easy emptying of
liquids. Simply unscrew the drain cap
and lift the opposite side slightly to
empty the drum.
2. For the smaller models, the top
assembly must be removed. Pull the
flexible latches outward on each side of
the lid to release from the drum.
3. While holding the latches out, lift the
top assembly up and away from the
drum.
4. Lay top assembly upside down on a
clean area while emptying drum or
changing filter.
5. Dump the drum contents into the
proper waste disposal container.
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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.

Moving the Wet/Dry Vac

Should it become necessary to pick the
Vac up to move it, the handles on the
sides of the dust drum are used to lift.
The pull handle on the motor cover
should be used to maneuver the Vac.

Blowing Feature

Your Wet/Dry Vac features "Full Blowing".
It can blow sawdust and other debris.
Follow the steps below to use your Vac
as a blower.
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WARNING: Always wear safety
eyewear complying with ANSI Z87.1
(or in Canada, CSA Z94.3) before
using as a blower.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury to bystanders, keep them
clear of blowing debris.
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CAUTION: Wear a dust mask if
blowing creates dust which might
be inhaled.
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CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
hearing damage wear ear protectors
when using the Vac/blower for
extended time using or in a noisy
area.
1. Locate blowing port of your Wet/Dry
Vac.
2. Insert Tug-A-Long™ end of hose into
the blowing port of the Vac.
3. (Optional) Attach extension wand to
swivel end of hose, then place a car
nozzle on the wand.
4. Turn Vac on and you are ready to use
your Vac as a blower.
Tug-A-Long™
Tug-A-Long
Hose
Hose
Extension
Wand
(optional)
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Blowing
Port
Swivel
End of
Hose
Car
Nozzle
(optional)