Maintenance; Filter; Filter Cleaning; Filter Removal - RIDGID WD1245 Owner's Manual

SP6439-3 E S 8/29/06
1. Locate blowing port of your Wet/Dry
Vac.
2. Insert Tug-A-Long end of hose into the
blowing port of the vac.
3. (Optional) Attach extension wand to
swivel end of hose, then place a car
nozzle on the wand.
4. Turn vac on and you are ready to use
your vac as a blower.

Maintenance

Filter

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from
unplug power cord before changing
or cleaning filter.
NOTE: The filter is made of high quality
paper designed to stop very small
particles of dust. The filter can be used for
dry pick up or small amounts of liquid.
Handle the filter carefully when removing
to clean or installing it. Creases in the filter
pleats may occur from installation but will
not affect the performance of the filter.
Your filter should be cleaned often to

Filter Cleaning

maintain peak vac performance.
Be sure to dry the filter before storing or
picking up dry debris.
IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check the
filter for tears or small holes. Do not use a
filter with holes or tears in it. Even a small
hole can cause a lot of dust to come out of
your vac. Replace it immediately.

Filter Removal

To remove the filter for cleaning or
replacement, unscrew the filter nut from
the filter cage and lift off filter and filter
plate .
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accidental starting,
Tug-A-Long
Hose
Extension
Wand
(optional)
WARNING:
Do not remove the filter
cage and float. The float prevents
water from entering the impeller and
damaging the motor. The cage
prevents fingers from touching the
moving impeller.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the
blower wheel and motor, always reinstall
the filter before using the vac for dry
material pick-up.
1. Some removal of dry debris can be

Cleaning A Dry Filter

accomplished without removing the
filter from the vac. Slap your hand on
top of the lid while the vac is turned off.
2. For best cleaning results due to
accumulated dust, clean the filter in an
open area. Cleaning SHOULD be done
outdoors and not in the living quarters.
3. After filter removal from vac, remove
the dry debris by gently tapping filter
against the inside wall of your dust
drum. The debris will loosen and fall.
4. For thorough cleaning of dry filter with
fine dust (no debris), run water through
it as described under "Cleaning A
Wet Filter"
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Blowing
Port
Swivel
End of
Hose
Car
Nozzle
(optional)