RIDGID RT1400M0 Owner's Manual page 30

OPERATION
Blowing Feature
Your Vac features a Blowing Port. It can
blow sawdust and other debris. Follow the
steps below to use your Vac as a Blower.
1. Locate the Blowing Port, at the rear of
the Powerhead of your Wet/Dry Vac.
2. Align the Hose Release Button of the
Professional Locking Hose End with
the Ridges on the Blower Port. Push
the Hose End straight into the Blower
Port until the Hose Release Button fully
engages the Blower Port Ridges.
3. (Optional) Attach the Extension Wand
to swivel end of the Hose. See Locking
Accessories section of this manual for
instructions on connecting the Locking
Accessories.
4. Turn the Vac on and you are ready to
use your Vac as a Blower.
WARNING:
Always wear
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.
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safety eyewear
Blower Port
Ridges
Professional
Locking Hose
Extension Wand
(Optional)
Remove Hose:
1. Rotate Hose End in either direction to
disengage Blower Port Ridges.
2. Press the Hose Release Button and
pull the Hose End straight out of the
Blower Port.
INSERT HOSE
Blower Port
Ridges
REMOVE
HOSE
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Hose Release
Button
Hose
Release
Button
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