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SP6439-3 E S 8/29/06 2:12 PM Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL WD1245/WD1635 12 U.S. GALLONS/ 45 LITRES OR 16 U.S. GALLONS/ 60 LITRES WET/DRY VAC For Your Safety: Read all instructions carefully Save this manual for future reference FOR QUESTIONS OR INFORMATION...
SP6439-3 E S 8/29/06 2:12 PM Page 2 Table of Contents Section Page Table of Contents....2 Section Cord Maintenance ....10 Page Important Safety Instructions.
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• Do not use or store near hazardous • To reduce the risk of personal injury or materials. damage to Vac, use only Ridgid recommended accessories. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose to rain or allow liquid to enter •...
SP6439-3 E S 8/29/06 2:12 PM Page 4 This Wet/Dry Vac is double-insulated, eliminating the need for a separate WARNING: To reduce the risk of grounding system. Use only identical electric shock - do not expose to rain replacement parts. Read the instructions for Servicing Double-Insulated Wet/Dry - store indoors.
Page 5 Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents Remove entire contents of carton. Check each item against the Carton Contents List. Contact 1-800-4-RIDGID or E-mail us at info@ridgidvacs.com if any parts are damaged or missing. Carton Contents List Wet/Dry Vac ........1 Description Tug-A-Long Hose ......1...
SP6439-3 E S 8/29/06 2:12 PM Page 6 Replacement Filter Assembly 1. Carefully slide the filter over the filter cage, sliding it over the center ring Filter Nut covering the 3 slots until the filter stops Filter Nut Lever Filter Plate against the lid.
Your new Wet/Dry Vac is ready for use. 4. Push down on top of the drum latch areas to cause the flexible locking tabs to hook onto the drum lip of the channel. WD1245 Top Assembly Push Down Drum Drum...
SP6439-3 E S 8/29/06 2:12 PM Page 8 Wet/Dry Vac Assembly (continued) Simply, wrap the power cord around the Insert the push button end of the “Tug-a- Cord Storage Insert Hose power head and snap the connector on Long” hose into the inlet of the vac. The the plug to a wrap of the cord.
SP6439-3 E S 8/29/06 2:12 PM Page 9 Operation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not operate this vac in areas with flammable gases, vapors or explosive dust in the air. Flammable gases or vapors include but are not limited to; lighter fluid, solvent type cleaners, oil-base paints, gasoline, alcohol or aerosol sprays.
SP6439-3 E S 8/29/06 2:12 PM Page 10 Operation (continued) Vacuuming Liquids 1. When picking up small amounts of liquid WARNING: To reduce the risk of back the filter may be left in place. injury or falls, do not lift a vac heavy 2.
SP6439-3 E S 8/29/06 2:12 PM Page 11 1. Locate blowing port of your Wet/Dry Vac. Tug-A-Long 2. Insert Tug-A-Long end of hose into the Hose Blowing blowing port of the vac. Port 3. (Optional) Attach extension wand to swivel end of hose, then place a car Swivel nozzle on the wand.
Authorized Service with warm water and mild soap. Centers, always using RIDGID replacement parts. To clean the drum: 1. Dump debris out. 2. Wash drum thoroughly with warm water and mild soap.
SP6439-3 E S 8/29/06 2:12 PM Page 13 To pick up liquids off a smooth surface, Wet Nozzle 2. Using both hands, lower the nozzle use the 2-1/2 inch wet nozzle accessory body onto the insert and squeegee with supplied with your wet/dry vac. To use this the round opening of the nozzle closest nozzle, simply attach the nozzle to the end to you.
12 or 16 U.S. Gallons Wet/Dry Vac Model Number WD12450 or WD16350 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com WARNING SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED WET/DRY VAC In a double-insulated Wet/Dry Vac, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding.
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SP6439-3 E S 8/29/06 2:12 PM Page 15 12 or 16 U.S. Gallons Wet/Dry Vac Model Number WD12450 or WD16350 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com *WD1635 Only...
This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to state, province to province, or country to country. This FULL LIFETIME WARRANTY is the sole and exclusive warranty for RIDGID products. No other express warranty applies ®...
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SP6439-3 E S 8/29/06 2:12 PM Page 17 MANUAL DEL USUARIO WD1245/WD1635 ASPIRADORA PARA MOJADO/SECO DE 12 GALONES EE.UU./ 45 LITROS Ó 16 GALONES EE.UU./ 60 LITROS Para su seguridad: Lea detenidamente todas las instrucciones. Guarge este manual para referencia futura.
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SP6439-3 E S 8/29/06 2:12 PM Page 18 Indice Sección Página Sección Página Vaciado del tambor ..... . 26 Indice ........18 Instrucciones de seguridad importantes .
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• Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones corporales o cable mínimo. daños a la aspiradora, utilice únicamente accesorios recomendados por Ridgid. Longitud del cordón Calibre del cable • Cuando utilice la aspiradora como soplador : de extensión...
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SP6439-3 E S 8/29/06 2:12 PM Page 20 Esta aspiradora para mojado/seco tiene aislamiento ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir el riesgo de sacudidas doble, lo cual elimina la necesidad de un sistema eléctricas, no exponga la aspiradora a la lluvia y independiente de conexión a tierra. Utilice únicamente almacénela en interiores.
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