Ridgid WD1680 Owners Manual - Page 22

SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 2 Table of Contents Section Page Important Safety Instructions 2 Introduction 4 Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents 4 Filter Removal and Installation 5 Drum/Caster Foot Assembly 6 Accessory Storage Holder 7 Accessory Storage 7 Wet/Dry Vac Assembly 8 Positioning Detachable Blower (Power Head Assembly 9 Operation 10 Vacuuming Dry Materials 11 Vacuuming Liquids 11 Emptying the Drum 11 Section Page Moving the Wet/Dry Vac 12 Blowing Feature 12 Assemble the Detachable Blower for "Blowing 12 Maintenance 14 Detachable Blower Intake 14 Filter 15 Cleaning and Disinfecting the Wet/Dry Vac 16 Cord Maintenance 16 Storage 16 Casters 16 Repair Parts 18 Servicing of Double-Insulated Wet/Dry Vac. . . 19 Warranty 20 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your Wet/Dry Vacuum cleaner ("Vac") works. Safety Signal Words ! DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. • Sparks inside the motor can ignite flammable vapors or dust. To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not vacuum or use near combustible liquids, gases, or dusts, such as gasoline or other fuels, lighter fluid, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas, coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust, aluminum dust, or gun powder. ! WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. ! CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury, or property damage. When using your Vac, always follow basic safety precautions including the following: ! WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: • Read and understand this manual and all labels on the Vac before operating. • Use only as described in this manual. • Do not leave Vac running while unattended - you may fail to notice important signs indicating abnormal operation such as loss of suction, debris/liquid exiting exhaust, or abnormal motor noises. Immediately stop using Vac if you notice these signs. • Do not leave Vac when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing. • Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes. • Do not vacuum drywall dust, cold fireplace ash, or other fine dusts with standard filter. These may pass through the filter and be exhausted back into the air. Use a fine dust filter instead. • To reduce the risk of inhaling toxic vapors, do not vacuum or use near toxic or hazardous materials. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose to rain or allow liquid to enter motor compartment. Store indoors. • Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. • Do not use with a torn filter or without the filter installed except when vacuuming liquids as described in this manual. Dry debris ingested by the impeller may damage the motor or be exhausted back into the air. • Turn off Vac before unplugging. • To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before changing or cleaning filter. • Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 2