Drum/Caddy Assembly - RIDGID WD1956M1 Owner's Manual

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Drum/Caddy Assembly

If any parts are missing or damaged
contact Customer Service.
Do not assemble until you have all the
parts.
1. Invert drum to install caddies.
Install cap nut on one side of shaft
rod. Tap gently with rubber mallet or
hammer until fully seated. Slide open
end of shaft through the wheel
(smooth side of wheel facing outward).
2. Place wheel/shaft assembly through
caddy left and on through the caddy
right, as shown.
3. Then place the remaining wheel onto
the caddy assembly (smooth side of
wheel facing outward), and install
second cap nut.
4. Place the caddy assembly onto the
drum rim. Align inside edges of both
left and right caddies with the raised
outer ribs, located on back of the
drum. Be sure that wheels spin freely,
and do not contact the caddies. If the
wheels do touch the caddies, move
caddies inward slightly.
5. Once the caddies are aligned with the
raised ribs on back of the drum, gently
tap on rear of each caddy until firmly
seated. It is recommended to tap the
center portion of each rear caddy.
After rear portions of caddies are
firmly in place, proceed to tap into
place the front portion of each caddy
until fully seated. It is recommended
to tap the center portion of the front
caddies, as shown.
6. Using a rubber mallet or hammer,
gently tap the wheel caps onto each
wheel until the wheel caps are firmly
seated onto each wheel. This is
required on both left and right sides.
NOTE: Smooth side of
the wheel to the outside.
Cap Nut
Wheel
Caddy
Right
CADDY ASSEMBLY
1/16" (1.6 mm)
Clearance
1/16" Clearance
Raised Rib
on Back of Drum
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Cap Nut
Shaft
Caddy
Left
Caddy
Wheel
TAP
TAP
Wheel Cap
Mallet