Vacuuming Liquids; Emptying The Drum; Cord Maintenance; Moving The Vac - RIDGID WD20620 Owner's Manual

Operation (continued)

Vacuuming Liquids

1. When picking up small amounts of liq-
uid the filter may be left in place.
2. When picking up large amounts of liq-
uid we recommend that the filter be
removed. If the filter is not removed, it
will become saturated and misting may
appear in the exhaust.
3. After using the vac to pick up liquids,
the filter must be dried to avoid possible
mildew and damage to the filter.
4. When the liquid in the drum reaches a
predetermined level, the float mecha-
nism 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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire
or electric shock, do not run vac
unattended.
IMPORTANT: To avoid 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.
1. The vac comes equipped with a drain
for easy emptying of liquids. Simply
unscrew the drain cap and lift the oppo-
site side slightly to empty the drum.
2. Another option is to remove the lid. 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.
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.

Cord Maintenance

When vacuuming is complete, unplug the
cord and wrap it around the motor cover.

Moving the 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. To
manuever the vac, the pull handle above
the inlet should be used.

Blowing Feature

Your vac features "Full Blowing". It can
blow sawdust and other debris. Follow the
steps below to use your vac as a blower.
WARNING: Always wear safety gog-
gles complying with ANSI Z87.1 (or
in Canada CSA Z94.3-99) before
using as a blower.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury to bystanders, keep them
clear of blowing debris.
1. Locate blowing port of your 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
Hose
Extension
Wand
(Optional)
8
Blowing
Port
Swivel End
of Hose
Car
Nozzle
(Optional)