Ryobi RY40WD01K Operation Manual - Page 7

OPERATION WET VACUUMING See Figure 13, page 11. Assemble the appliance for wet vacuuming as described earlier in the manual. When wet vacuuming, be aware that your wet/dry vac is equipped with a safety plug inside the filter unit housing. This safety plug is designed to shut the suction off when the canister reaches full wet capacity. When the canister is full, turn the wet/dry vac OFF and empty the canister as shown in Maintenance. WARNING: When vacuuming liquid, make sure the vacuum does not get submerged or doused in liquid, which could cause shock, vacuum failure, or personal injury. BLOWING See Figures 14 - 15, page 11. To assemble the appliance for blowing:  Remove the battery pack.  R emove the flexible hose from the vacuum port and install it into the blower port on the motor housing. n Connect extension wands and/or accessories as needed. When blowing, keep from scattering debris by blowing around the outer edges of a debris pile. Never blow directly into the center of a pile. Watch out for children, pets, open windows, or freshly washed cars, and blow debris safely away. 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 CANISTER See Figure 16, page 11. The canister should be checked, emptied, and cleaned after each use to obtain maximum efficiency. Dry waste:  Remove the battery pack. n Depress the locking latches and remove the motor head assembly. n Remove the filter cover and dry use filter. n Inspect filter, lightly shake any dust or dirt from the filter, or replace as necessary.  Empty the canister; wash out if necessary. n Replace dry use filter and filter cover. n Before replacing the motor head assembly, make sure all pieces are completely dry. n Place the motor head assembly inside the canister and push down into place. 7 - English