Removing/Installing The Metal Handle - RIDGID 1610RVM0 Owner's Manual

Removing/Installing the Metal Handle

Your Metal Handle comes packaged in
the Carton in the reverse direction.
You MUST pull the Metal Handle
completely out of Vac and reinstall the
Handle in the correct direction, bent area
facing away from the back of the Vac,
before continuing.
Installing Handle
Press and hold Release Buttons while
installing Handle into Handle Receptacles
in Drum (See illustration).
NOTE: An audible snap of Release
Buttons indicates successful engagement
of Handle.
Lowering Handle for Storage
To store Wet/Dry Vac, press and hold
Release Buttons while firmly sliding
Handle down.
Removing Handle
Press and hold Release Buttons, as
shown. While firmly pushing in Release
Buttons, pull Handle upwards to remove
(see illustration).
Installing Tool Holder
Position the Tool Holder (extension wand
storage locations facing unit) on the
Metal Handle. Install the Tool Holder by
wrapping the Five Tote Straps around
the Metal Handle and Snap each Strap
in place.
Tote Snaps
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Correct
Position
Tote
Straps (4)
Handle
Extension
Wand
Storage
Locations
(Not Included
On All Models)
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Metal Handle in
Reversed Position
(As Shipped)
Moving
Position
Storage
Position
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