Ryobi P3240 Operation Manual - Page 6
Operation, Maintenance - replacement filter
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OPERATION DRY VACUUMING See Figure 5, page 9. Vacuum only items small enough to fit through the hose or the attachment. When vacuuming, make sure that the dry use filter stays in place. The performance of the wet/dry vac will decrease with a full collection container. When emptying the collection container, check to see if the dry use filter needs replacing. NOTE: The wet/dry vac is shipped ready for dry use vacuuming. To equip the wet/dry vac for wet use, remove the dry use filter. CAUTION: In low relative humidity conditions, vacuuming fine debris with the wet/dry vac can cause a static charge resulting in static shock. To reduce static shock while using, add moisture to the air with a humidifier. WET VACUUMING See Figure 6, page 9. When wet vacuuming, be aware that the wet/dry vac is equipped with a water float inside the filter unit housing. This water float is designed to shut off the suction when the collection container reaches full wet capacity. When the collection container is full, turn the wet/dry vac OFF and empty the collection container as shown in Maintenance. n Unlock the locking latches and remove the lid. n Remove the dry use filter by rotating the filter counter- clockwise to unlock and pull the filter free of the filter housing. n Replace lid and lock securely. WARNING: When vacuuming liquid, make sure the canister vac does not get submerged or doused in liquid, which could cause shock, vacuum failure, or personal injury. USING THE WET/DRY VAC AS A BLOWER See Figure 7, page 9. At all times, the wet/dry vac blows air through the blower port as part of the exhaust system. However, you can use the wet/dry vac as a blower by attaching the utility nozzle to the blower port. n Turn off the wet/dry vac and remove the battery pack. n Remove the hose from the tank. n Remove the utility nozzle from the hose if attached. n Push larger end of the utility nozzle into the opening of the exhaust port. Attach the flexible hose to the tapered end of the utility nozzle to use as a blower. n To remove the utility nozzle, pull the nozzle from the opening in the exhaust port. To keep from scattering debris, blow around the outer edges of a debris pile. Never blow directly into the center of a pile. Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing. In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces when water is available. Watch out for children, pets, open windows, or freshly washed cars, and blow debris safely away. After using blowers or other equipment, CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris properly. MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other part could create a hazard or cause product damage. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and can be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which could result in serious personal injury. REMOVING WASTE FROM THE COLLECTION CONTAINER See Figure 8 - 9, pages 9 -10. The collection container should be checked, emptied, and cleaned periodically to obtain maximum efficiency. 6 - English