Emptying The Drum; Moving The Wet/Dry Vac; Blowing Feature - RIDGID WD1851 Operator's Manual

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4. When the liquid in the drum reaches a
predetermined level, the float
mechanism will rise automatically to cut
off air-flow. When this happens, turn off
the vac, unplug the power cord, and
empty the drum. You will know that the
float has risen because vac airflow
ceases and the motor noise will become
higher in pitch, due to increased motor
speed.
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of
damage to the vac do not run motor with
float in raised position.

Emptying the Drum

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
!
injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before emptying
the drum.
! 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.
1. The 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. Another option is to remove the
powerhead assembly.
3. Lay powerhead assembly aside on a
clean area while emptying drum.
4. Dump the drum contents into the
proper waste disposal container.

Moving the Wet/Dry Vac

Should it become necessary to pick the
vac up to move it, the handle on the
sides of the dust drum are used to lift. To
maneuver the vac, the push/pull handle
in the rear of the unit should be used.

Blowing Feature

Your vac features a blowing port. 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.
! 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 hours or when using it in
a noisy area.
1. Locate blowing port of your vac.
2. Insert the locking end of the tug-along
hose into the blowing port of the vac.
The hose should snap into place. To
remove the hose from the vac, press
the release button in the hose
assembly and pull the hose out of the
vac inlet.
3. (Optional) Attach extension wand to
opposite end of hose, then place the
car nozzle on the wand.
4. Turn vac on and you are ready to use
your vac as a blower.
Tug-A-Long
Hose
Extension
Wand
(Optional)
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Blowing
Port
Swivel
End of
Hose
Car Nozzle (Optional)