RIDGID WD40801 Owner's Manual page 8

OPERATION
BLOWING FEATURE (Fig. 8)
Your Wet/Dry Vac has a Detachable Blower (A) with
a Blower Port. It has the capability to be used as a
Detachable Blower for yard work, patio cleanup, and
garage applications to blow dust and other debris.
1. To Remove the Detachable Blower from the Lid
Assembly: Press down on the Detachable Blower
Latch located under the Detachable Blower Handle.
Lift the Detachable Blower (A) off the Lid Assembly
(B) of the Vac.
WARNING:
!
Always wear safety eyewear complying with ANSI
Z87.1 (or in Canada, CSA Z94.3) before using as
a blower.
WARNING:
!
To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders, keep
them clear of blowing debris.
CAUTION:
!
Wear a dust mask if blowing creates dust which
might be inhaled.
CAUTION:
!
To reduce the risk of hearing damage, wear ear
protectors when using the Vac/Blower for extended
time or in a noisy area.
(A)
Detachable Blower
Carry Handle
Detachable Blower
Latch
(B)
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BLOWER USAGE (Fig. 9)
Two suggested methods of using the Detachable
Blower (A):
1. Insert the round end of the Blower Wand (J) into
the Detachable Blower Port and turn the Blower
Wand (J) clockwise to lock.
- OR -
2. The Wet/Dry Vac may also be used for blowing
using the Tug-A-Long Positive Locking Hose with
Dual-Flex (K) supplied with the Wet/Dry Vac.
Install the push button end of the Tug-A-Long
Positive Locking Hose with Dual-Flex in the Detachable
Blower Port.
For added control, an Extension Wand (G) and/or
Accessory can be added to the opposite end of the
Tug-A-Long Positive Locking Hose with Dual-Flex (K).
The unit is ready for blowing applications.
NOTE: It is advisable to wear safety equipment when
using the Blower, such as Safety Goggles and Dust
Mask.
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".
Fig. 8
Switch
8
Detachable
(A)
Blower Port
TURN ACCESSORY
CLOCKWISE TO LOCK
"ON"
"OFF"
(A)
Detachable
Blower Port
Fig. 9
(J)
(I)
(K)
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