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Blowing Feature, Moving the Wet/Dry Vac

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SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 12 Operation (continued) Moving the Wet/Dry Vac Should it become necessary to pick the Vac up to move it, the handles on the sides of the dust drum are used to lift. To maneuver the Vac, the handle above the inlet can be used. Blowing Feature Your Wet/Dry Vac has a "detachable blower." It has the capability to be used as a dedicated blower for yard work, patio cleanup, and garage applications to blow dust and other debris. ! WARNING: Always wear safety eyewear complying with ANSI Z87.1 (or in Canada, CSA Z94.3) before using as a blower. 1. Familiarize yourself with the detachable blower portion of your Wet/Dry Vac. 2. Remove the detachable blower of your Vac by pressing down on the detachable blower latch under the handle of the detachable blower and lift by the handle to remove. Detachable Blower Latch Detachable Blower Handle ! 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. Detachable Blower Molded Leads ! CAUTION: To reduce the risk of hearing damage, wear ear protectors when using the Vac/Blower for extended time or in a noisy area. 12

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Operation (continued)
CAUTION: Wear a dust mask if
blowing creates dust which might
be inhaled.
1. Familiarize yourself with the detachable
blower portion of your Wet/Dry Vac.
2. Remove the detachable blower of
your Vac by pressing down on the
detachable blower latch under the
handle of the detachable blower and
lift by the handle to remove.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
hearing damage, wear ear protectors
when using the Vac/Blower for
extended time or in a noisy area.
!
!
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury to bystanders, keep them
clear of blowing debris.
!
Detachable
Blower Handle
Detachable
Blower
Latch
Detachable
Blower
Molded
Leads
Blowing Feature
Your Wet/Dry Vac has a “detachable
blower.” It has the capability to be used
as a dedicated blower for yard work,
patio cleanup, and garage applications to
blow dust and other debris.
WARNING: Always wear safety
eyewear complying with ANSI Z87.1
(or in Canada, CSA Z94.3) before
using as a blower.
!
Moving the Wet/Dry Vac
Should it become necessary to pick the
Vac up to move it, the handles on the
sides of the dust drum are used to lift.
To maneuver the Vac, the handle above
the inlet can be used.
SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S
2/3/12
1:57 PM
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