RIDGID WD1685AU0 Owner's Manual page 3

• Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not use with damaged cord, plug or
other parts. If your Vac is not working
as it should, has missing parts, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors,
or dropped into water, contact RIDGID
Customer Service.
• Do not pull or carry by the cord, do not use
the cord as a handle, close a door on the
cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges
or corners. Do not run the Vac over the
cord. Keep the cord away from heated
surfaces.
• Do not handle the plug, switch or the Vac
with wet hands.
• Use only extension cords that are rated
for outdoor use. Extension cords in poor
condition or that have too small a wire size
can pose fire and shock hazards. To reduce
the risk of these hazards, be sure the cord
is in good condition and that liquid does
not contact the connection. Do not use an
extension cord with conductors smaller
than 1.3 mm in size. To reduce power
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loss, use an extension cord with 2.1 mm
conductors if the length is more than 30 m.
• This Wet/Dry Vac is double-insulated,
eliminating the need for a separate
earthing system. Use only identical
replacement parts. Read the instructions
for Servicing Double-Insulated Wet/Dry
Vacs before servicing.
• Do not insert any object into the ventilation
openings. Do not vacuum with any
ventilation openings blocked; keep free of
dust, lint, hair or anything that may reduce
air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
• To reduce the risk of falls, use extra care
when cleaning on stairs.
• To reduce the risk of back injury or falls,
do not lift a Vac that is heavy with liquid
or debris. Partially empty the Vac by
scooping debris or draining liquid to make
it comfortable to lift.
• To reduce the risk of personal injury or
damage to the Vac, use only Ridgid-
recommended accessories.
• When using as a detached blower:
- Direct air discharge only at work area.
- Turn unit off before setting on the ground
or releasing grasp from the handle.
- Do not set down in liquid; electric shock
could occur.
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- Do not direct air at bystanders.
- Keep children away when blowing.
- Do not use the blower for any job except
blowing dirt and debris.
- Do not use as a sprayer.
• To reduce the risk of eye injury, wear safety
goggles. The operation of any utility Vac or
blower can result in foreign objects being
blown into the eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage.
CAUTION:
• To reduce the risk of hearing damage,
wear ear protectors when using for an
extended time or in a noisy area.
• For dusty operations, wear a dust mask.
• Static shocks are common when
the relative humidity of the air is low.
Vacuuming fine debris with your Vac can
deposit static charge on the hose or Vac.
To reduce the frequency of static shocks
in your home or when using this Vac, add
moisture to the air with a humidifier.
Observe the following warnings that appear
on the motor housing of your Vac:
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DOUBLE INSULATED EARTHING
NOT REQUIRED. WHEN SERVICING
USE ONLY IDENTICAL
REPLACEMENT PARTS.
WARNING:
• For your own safety, read and
understand the owner's manual.
• Do not run unattended.
• Do not pick up hot ashes, coals,
toxic, inflammable or other hazardous
materials.
• Do not use around explosive liquids or
vapour.
WARNING: When using blowers:
wear safety goggles. Turn unit off
before setting on the ground or
releasing grasp from the handle.
Electric shock could occur if used on
wet surfaces. Direct tool discharge only
at work area. Do not direct discharge at
bystanders. Keep children away.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electric shock – do not expose to rain –
store indoors.
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