Blowing Feature; Accessory And Hose Storage; Cord Wrap - RIDGID WD1850 Owner's Manual

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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.
WARNING: Always
goggles 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.
1. Locate blowing port of your vac.
2. Insert the locking end of the tug-along
hose into the blowing port of the vac.
The hose should snap into place. To
remove the hose from the vac, press the
release button in the hose assembly
and pull the hose out of the vac inlet.
3. (Optional) Attach extension wand to
opposite end of hose, then place the car
nozzle on the wand.
Accessory and Storage
Your accessories may be stored in the
removable tote, or in the two locations on the
caddy right/left. The hose may be stored by
wrapping it around the unit and placing each
end into the two areas marked Hose Storage.
NOTE: Insert male end of extension wand
into the holder sleeve as shown.
The hose may be stored by wrapping it
around the unit and plugging the open end
into one of the storage locations on the
caddy assembly.
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4. Turn vac on and you are ready to use
your vac as a blower.
wear safety
Tug-A-Long
Hose
Extension
Wand
(Optional)

Cord Wrap

When vacuuming is complete, unplug the
cord and wrap it around the power
assembly as shown. The cord should wrap
under the pull handle (above the inlet) and
around and under the cord wrap of the
motor cover.
S E
H O E
A G
O R
S T
Hose Storage
Area
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WEAR YOUR
FORESIGHT IS
BETTER THAN
NO SIGHT
Blowing
Port
Swivel
End of
Hose
Car Nozzle (Optional)
Accessory Storage
Compartment
Extension
Wand
Extension
Wand
Storage
Push/Pull Handle
Cord Wrap
Power
Cord