Table Of Contents; Important Safety Instructions - RIDGID RV2400HF0 Owner's Manual

SP6775-2 RV2400HF ESF RIDGID

Table of Contents

Section
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . 2
Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents. . 5
Filter Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Drum/Caster Foot Assembly . . . . . . . . . 8
Accessory Storage Holder . . . . . . . . . . 9
Accessory Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cord Wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Wet/Dry Vac Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Insert Hose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Vacuuming Dry Materials . . . . . . . . . 12
Vacuuming Liquids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety is a combination of using common
sense, staying alert, and knowing how your
Wet/Dry vacuum cleaner ("Vac") works.
Safety Signal Words
!
DANGER: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
!
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
!
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
When using your Vac, always follow basic
safety precautions including the following:
!
WARNING
- To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury:
• Read and understand this manual and
all labels on the Vac before operating.
• Use only as described in this manual.
• 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 when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
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Page Section
Emptying the Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Moving the Wet/Dry Vac . . . . . . . . . . 12
Blowing Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning and Disinfecting
After General Debris Cleanup. . . . 14
Cleaning and Disinfecting
After RRP Cleanup . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cord Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Casters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Repair Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
• Sparks inside the motor can ignite
flammable vapors or dust. To reduce the
risk of fire or explosion, do not use near
combustible liquids, gases, or dusts,
such as gasoline or other fuels, lighter
fluid, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural
gas, coal dust, magnesium dust, grain
dust, aluminum dust, or gun powder.
• Do not vacuum anything that is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
• When using for EPA RRP cleanup tasks,
use only certified Ridgid HEPA filter,
HF1000.
• Even when used with a HEPA filter,
extremely small particles may pass
through the filter. Always wear
appropriate protective safety equipment.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not expose to rain or allow liquid
to enter motor compartment. Store
indoors.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when used
by or near children.
• Do not use with a torn filter or without
filter installed except when vacuuming
liquids as described in this manual.
Dry debris ingested by the impeller may
damage the motor or be exhausted into
the air.
• Turn off Vac before unplugging.
• To reduce the risk of injury from
accidental starting, unplug power cord
before changing or cleaning filter.
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