Maintenance; Warning - RIDGID R86090 Operator's Manual

OPERATION
 While pressing the dust bowl release latch forward, push
the front of the latch down over the tab on the top of the
dust bowl.
 Press down on the back of the latch to secure.
USING THE ATTACHMENTS
See Figure 5, page 8.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Insert the attachment onto the opening of the vacuum
port, making sure the attachment is firmly in place.
 To remove, pull attachment from vacuum.

MAINTENANCE

This product contains no serviceable parts.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

WARNING:

Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.,
come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic which could
result in serious personal injury.
AFTER FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS.
This product has a 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee Policy,
NOTE: ILLUSTRATIONS BEGIN ON PAGE 7
as well as a Three-year Limited Warranty.
For Warranty and Policy details, please go to
www.RIDGID.com or call (toll free) 1-866-539-1710.
The vacuum attachments are designed for the following
applications:
 The floor nozzle with squeegee is used to vacuum large
flat dry or wet surfaces.
 The extension tube is used as an extension to any of the
attachments.
 The crevice nozzle is used to vacuum narrow, hard to
reach places.
CLEANING/REPLACING THE FILTER
See Figure 6, page 8.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Remove the dust bowl.
 Remove the air filter assembly from the dust bowl.
 Separate the pre-filter screen and the air filter. For easiest
removal, pull both tabs out of the slots on one side and
then pull apart to separate.
 Shake or lightly brush any dust off both the screen and
the filter. Rinse if necessary.
 Empty the dust bowl; rinse if necessary.
 Once the filter and screen are completely dry, reassemble
the filter assembly by placing the tabs on the pre-filter
screen into the slots on the air filter.
 Reinstall the air filter assembly in the dust bowl.
NOTE: Make sure the tab on top of the air filter assembly
seats in the opening in the vacuum housing. The air filter
assembly must be correctly in place for the vacuum to
operate.
 Reinstall dust bowl and close latch to secure.
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