Operation - RIDGID WD1665 Owner's Manual

Positioning Detachable Blower
(Power Head Assembly) (continued)
Your new wet/dry vac is ready for use. With
the wet/dry vac completely assembled and
ready for use, insert the push button end of
the "Tug-a-Long" hose into the inlet of the
vac. The hose should snap into place. To
remove the hose from the vac, press the
release button in the hose assembly and
pull the hose out of the vac inlet, as shown.

Operation

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. Do not vacuum explosive dust, flammable or combusti-
ble liquids or hot ashes. Do not use this vac as a sprayer. To reduce the risk of
health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials. To
reduce the risk of electrical shock do not expose to rain. Store vac indoors.
Unplug power cord before changing or cleaning filter or emptying the dust
drum.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of hear-
ing damage wear ear protectors
when using the vac or blower for
extended hours or when using it in a
noisy area. The operation of any util-
ity vac or blower can result in foreign
objects being blown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye dam-
age. Always wear safety goggles
complying with ANSI Z87.1(or in Can-
ada CSA Z94.3-99) shown on Pack-
age before commencing operation.
Safety Goggles are available at many
local retail stores.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). This plug will fit in
a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a quali-
fied electrician to install the proper outlet.
Press and
Pull
WARNING
Do not change the plug in any way.
NOTE: When using the unit in the vacuum-
ing mode, always insert the air diffuser in
the exhaust port on the detachable blower.
This breaks up the direct flow of air and dif-
fuses it.
Familiarize yourself with the accessories
included with the vac. Each accessory may
be used in various ways for vacuuming and
blowing debris. Here is a list of the accesso-
ries and their uses.
Utility Nozzle - General purpose nozzle for
most vacuuming applications.
Wet Nozzle - Used for wet pickup on
smooth surfaces to pick up liquid and dry
the surface in one stroke.
Car Nozzle - Dry pickup nozzle for car inte-
riors and most upholstery cleaning.
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Release
Button