Vacuuming Dry Materials; Vacuuming Liquids; Emptying The Drum - RIDGID WD1956M1 Owner's Manual

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Operation (continued)

Vacuuming Dry Materials

1. The filter must always be in correct
position to reduce the risk of leaks
and possible damage to Vac.
2. Your Wet/Dry Vac comes with the
VF5000 Filter installed. When using
your Vac to pick up very fine dust,
it will be necessary for you to empty
the drum and clean the filter at more
frequent intervals to maintain peak
Vac performance.
NOTE: A dry filter is necessary to pick up
dry material. If you use your Vac to pick
up dust when the filter is wet, the filter will
clog quickly and be very difficult to clean.
Allow filter to dry out before storing.

Vacuuming Liquids

IMPORTANT:
1. When picking up small amounts of
liquid (2-4 inches (5-10 cm) of liquid in
the bottom of the drum) the filter may
be left in place.
2. When picking up larger amounts of
liquid (more than 4 inches (10 cm)
of liquid in the bottom of the drum)
we recommend that the filter be
removed. If the filter is not removed,
it will become saturated and misting
may appear in the exhaust.
WARNING:
without filter cage and float, as they
prevent liquid from entering the
impeller and damaging the motor.
3. After using the Vac to pick up liquids,
the filter must be dried to reduce the
risk of possible mildew and damage to
the filter.
4. When the liquid in the drum reaches a
predetermined level, the float
mechanism will rise automatically to cut
off air-flow. When this happens, turn off
the Vac, unplug the power cord, and
empty the drum. You will know that the
float has risen because Vac airflow
ceases and the motor noise will become
higher in pitch, due to increased motor
speed.
Do not operate
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of
damage to the Vac, do not run motor
with float in raised position.

Emptying the Drum

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before emptying
the drum.
1. The Vac comes equipped with a drain
for easy emptying of liquids. Simply
unscrew the drain cap and lift the
opposite side slightly to empty the
drum.
2. Another option is to remove the
powerhead assembly.
3. Lay powerhead assembly aside on
a clean area while emptying drum.
4. Dump the drum contents into the
proper waste disposal container.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
back injury or falls, do not lift a Vac
heavy with liquid or debris. Scoop
or drain enough contents out to
make the Vac light enough to lift
comfortably.
Moving the Wet/Dry Vac
Should it become necessary to pic
the Vac up to move it, the handle on
the sides of the dust drum are used to lift.
To maneuver the Vac, the push/pull
handle in the rear of the unit should be
used.
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