Ridgid WD1956 Owners Manual - Page 2

SP6731-1 16 Gallon E S 2/3/12 2:06 PM Page 2 Table of Contents Section Page Important Safety Instructions 2 Introduction 4 Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents 4 Removing/Installing The Metal Handle . . . . . 6 Installing Handle 6 Lowering Handle for Storage 6 Removing Handle 6 Installing Tool Holder 6 Filter Removal and Replacement 7 Drum/Caddy Assembly 8 Wet/Dry Vac Assembly 9 Insert Hose 9 Operation 10 Vacuuming Dry Materials 10 Section Page Vacuuming Liquids 11 Emptying the Drum 11 Moving the Wet/Dry Vac 11 Blowing Feature 11 Accessory and Hose Storage 12 Cord Wrap 13 Maintenance 13 Filter 13 Cleaning & Disinfecting the Wet/Dry Vac . 14 Cord Maintenance 14 Storage 14 Casters & Wheels 14 Frame & Handles 14 Repair Parts 16 Warranty 20 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety is a combination of using 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 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. • Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes. ! CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous • Do not vacuum drywall dust, cold situation which, if not avoided, could fireplace ash, or other fine dusts with result in minor or moderate injury. standard filter. These may pass through When using your Vac, always follow basic safety precautions including the following: ! WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric 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. shock, or injury: • To reduce the risk of electric shock, • 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 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 filter installed except when vacuuming liquids as described in this manual. Dry debris ingested by the impeller may damage the motor or be exhausted into the air. • Turn off Vac before unplugging. • To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord 2 before changing or cleaning filter.