RIDGID WD40801 Owner's Manual page 7

OPERATION
POLARIZED PLUG / ON-OFF SWITCH (Fig. 6)
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this Vac 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
qualified electrician to install the proper Outlet.
Do not change the Plug in any way.
With Power Cord plugged in, turn the Vac "ON"
by sliding the Power Switch towards the "I".
To turn "OFF", slide the Power Switch towards the "O".
The symbols used on either side of the Switch Actuator
are international "ON & OFF" symbols.
= OFF
"ON"
"OFF"
Power
Switch
Detachable Blower
Handle
Polizarized Plug
VACUUMING DRY MATERIALS
1. The Filter must always be in correct position at all
times to avoid leaks and possible damage to Vac.
2. To maintain peak performance when vacuuming
fine dust, clean the Drum and Filter regularly.
NOTE: Do not use a wet Filter when picking up dry
material. The Filter will quickly clog and be difficult to
clean.
3. If the Filter is wet, you must allow it to dry
completely or replace it with a dry Filter before
using the Vac to pick up dry material.
VACUUMING LIQUIDS
1. Vacuuming up small amounts of liquid (less than
2" (5 cm) collected in Dust Drum) does not require
Filter removal.
2. When larger amounts of liquid are to be picked up,
remove all dry use only Paper Filter(s) and replace
with a RIDGID wet application Foam Filter. Do Not
remove the Filter Cage or Float. The Foam Filter is
specifically designed for high volume liquid pick up.
If the paper Filter is used and becomes saturated,
you may see "mist" coming from the Blower Port.
3. When the Drum is "full" the Float will rise and cut
off airflow. The motor sound will rise in pitch and
its speed will increase indicating the Drum is "full".
Turn OFF the Vac and unplug the power cord before
emptying the Drum.
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Fig. 6
= ON
4. Following use of Vac for wet pick up, allow Filter to
dry completely to avoid mildew and Filter damage.
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of damage to the Vac,
do not run Motor with Float in raised position.
WARNING:
!
Do not operate without filter cage and float, as
they prevent liquid from entering the impeller and
damaging the motor.
EMPTYING THE DUST DRUM (Fig. 7)
WARNING:
!
To reduce the risk of injury from accidental
starting, unplug power cord before emptying the
drum.
1. Unplug Power Cord from power source.
2. To empty contents of the Dust Drum (C), simply lift
on the Two Drum Latches located on the side of the
Vac. Then lift the Powerhead Assembly (Detachable
Blower and Lid Assembly) up and off the Dust
Drum (C).
3. Lay the Powerhead Assembly upside down on a
clean dry area while emptying the Dust Drum (C) or
changing the Filter (D).
4. Empty Dust Drum (C) contents into the proper
waste disposal container.
5. The Dust Drum (C) should be emptied and cleaned
before storing your Vac.
(A)
Detachable
Blower
Handle
Powerhead
Assembly
(B)
(C)
Latch (2)
7
Fig. 7
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