Assemble The Detachable Blower For "Blowing; Maintenance; Blower Intake - RIDGID WD1665 Owner's Manual

Assemble the Detachable Blower for "Blowing"

This may be assembled three ways.
1. Insert the small end of one of the exten-
sion wands into the blowing port of the
detachable blower. Insert the male-
male adapter into the extension wand
and install the blower nozzle onto the
male-male adapter.
2. Insert the male-male adapter into the
blowing port of the detachable blower.
Connect the large end of the extension
wand to the male-male adapter. Con-
nect the blower nozzle to the extension
wand. If the additional reach is not
needed, simply omit the wand, and con-
nect the blower nozzle to the male to

Maintenance

Blower Intake

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before changing
or cleaning filter or foam pad.
After using the detachable blower of your
wet/dry vac, examine the bottom of the
blower for dust and debris. Check to see if
the intake to the blower has debris stuck to
the plastic vents and foam pad.
To clean the foam pad under the intake
shield of the detachable blower:
1. Remove the three screws holding the
intake shield.
2. Lift the intake shield off and set aside.
3. Lift the foam pad away from the
detached blower, the foam pad holder
will also lift away from the blower.
4. Remove the foam pad from pad holder
and set the foam pad holder to the side.
- OR -
Blowing
Port
Blower Nozzle
Male/Male
Adapter
male adapter.
3. The wet/dry vac may also be used for
blowing using the seven foot hose sup-
plied with the wet/dry vac. Install the
male/male adapter in the blowing port
of the wet/dry vac. The male/male
adapter will insert into the inside of the
push button end of the vac hose.
Assemble the hose to the male/male
adapter and connect the blower nozzle
to the opposite end of the hose. The
unit is ready for blowing applications.
4. Turn the blower "ON" by toggling the
switch in the handle of the blower to the
"ON" position.
Clean the foam pad in warm soapy
water or brush debris away. Allow foam
pad to dry.
5. Examine foam pad for reuse. If you
need to replace it, check the service
part section of this manual.
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Blower Nozzle
Male/Male
Adapter
Hose
Foam Pad Holder
Foam Pad
Intake Shield
Screws (3)