RIDGID WD10600 Owner's Manual page 7

OPERATION
VACUUMING DRY MATERIALS
1. The Filter must always be correctly installed to
avoid leaks and possible Vac damage.
2. 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.
3. If the Filter is wet, you must allow it to dry
completely or replace it with a dry Filter before
using the Vac to pick up dry material.
VACUUMING LIQUIDS
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 larger amounts of liquid are to be picked up,
remove all dry use only Paper Filter(s) and replace
with a RIDGID wet application Foam Filter. Do Not
remove the Filter Cage or Float. The Foam Filter is
specifically designed for high volume liquid pick up.
If the paper Filter is used and becomes saturated,
you may see "mist" coming from the Blowing Port.
3. When the Drum is "full" the Float will rise and cut
off airflow. The motor sound will rise in pitch and
its speed will increase indicating the Drum is "full".
Turn OFF the Vac and unplug the power cord before
emptying the Drum.
4. Following use of Vac for wet pick up, allow Filter to
dry completely to avoid mildew and Filter damage.
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of damage to the Vac,
do NOT run Motor with Float in raised position.
WARNING:
!
Do not operate without filter cage and float, as
they prevent liquid from entering the impeller and
damaging the motor.
EMPTYING THE DUST DRUM (Fig. 8)
WARNING:
!
To reduce the risk of injury from accidental
starting, unplug power cord before emptying the
drum.
1. Unplug Power Cord from power source.
2. The Vac comes equipped with a Drain for easy
emptying of liquids.
suitable drain or receptacle and remove the Drain
Cap.
3. Remove the Powerhead Assembly (A) by rotating
the Drum Latches up and over the Powerhead
Assembly Hooks, as shown below.
4. Lift Powerhead Assembly (A) from the Dust Drum
(B) and set aside.
5. Empty Dust Drum (B) into a proper waste disposal
container.
6. The Dust Drum (B) should be emptied and cleaned
before storing your Vac.
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.
Powerhead
Assembly Hook
Drum
Latch (2)
(B)
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Position the Vac near a
Fig. 8
(A)
R
Drum
Drain
Drain
Cap