Safety is a combination of common injury or damage to Wet/Dry Vac, use only sense, staying alert and knowing how RIDGID recommended accessories. your vac works. Read this manual to Sparks inside the motor can ignite flam- understand the vac.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close To reduce the risk of falls, use extra care attention is necessary when used by or when cleaning on stairs. near children. This Wet/Dry Vac is double-insulated, Do not use this Wet/Dry Vac with a torn fil- eliminating the need for a separate ter or without the filter installed except for grounding system.
Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents Remove contents of carton. Check each item against the Carton Contents List. Contact 1-800-4-RIDGID (www.ridgid- woodworking.com) if any parts are dam- aged or missing. Carton Contents List Description ......Qty.
Float/Cage Assembly WARNING: For your own safety, Detachable never connect plug to power source Blower outlet until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understood the safety and operation instructions. Do not operate vac with any parts damaged or missing. Power Head 1.
The caddy is now ready for the sixteen the larger wheels fit the rear of the caddy. gallon drum of your RIDGID wet/dry vac. 5-1/4" Wheel Assembly To Install the Wheels/Casters Dual Wheel 1.
Caddy To Store Your Accessories 1. Your RIDGID wet/dry vac is designed to wands on the rear of the caddy and use provide better stability, mobility and the front for hose and/or male to male accessory storage with the accessory and air diffuser storage.
Vac Assembly 1. Locate the lid assembly and the drum/ Drum Latch caddy assembly (assembled earlier). Drum 2. Position the lid assembly with the inlet Latch of the unit located in line with the drain cap on the dust drum. 3.
Positioning Detachable Blower (Power Head Assembly) 1. Locate the detachable blower of your Molded RIDGID wet/dry vac (removed earlier). Plastic Lead 2. On top of the detachable blower (oppo- Indented site the handle side of the blower); Area there is a molded plastic lead that is Pull used to assist assembling the unit.
Operation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not operate this vac in areas with flammable gases or flammable vapors such as lighter fluid, cleaners, oil-base paints, gasoline, alcohol or explosive dust such as coal, magnesium, grain or gun powder in the air.
3. If your filter is wet but you need to use 3. When the liquid in the drum reaches a the vac to pick up dry material, you can predetermined level, the float mecha- quickly dry the filter by running the vac nism will rise automatically to cut off air- without hose attached for about 10 min- flow.
Operation (continued) Cord Wrap Pull When vacuuming is complete, unplug the Handle cord and wrap it around the power assem- Handle bly as shown. The cord should wrap under the pull handle (above the inlet) and around and under the handle to the power assembly.
Assemble the Detachable nect the blower nozzle to the male to male adapter. Blower for “Blowing” 3. The wet/dry vac may also be used for This may be assembled three ways. blowing using the seven foot hose sup- 1. Insert the small end of one of the exten- plied with the wet/dry vac.
Simply slap your by Authorized Service Centers, hand on top of the lid while the vac is always using RIDGID replacement turned off. parts. 2. Clean the filter in an open area. Clean-...
Wet Nozzle 2. Using both hands, lower the nozzle body onto the insert and squeegee with To pick up liquids off a smooth surface, the round opening of the nozzle closest use the 2-1/2" wet nozzle accessory sup- to you. With fingers on the far side and plied with your wet/dry vac.
Repair Parts 16 U.S. Gallons Wet/Dry Vac With Detachable Blower Model Number WD16600 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number WARNING SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED WET/DRY VAC In a double-insulated Wet/Dry Vac, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding.
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Repair Parts RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com...
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