Vacuuming Liquids; Emptying The Drum; Moving The Wet/Dry Vac; Blowing Feature - RIDGID WD1665 Manual Del Usuario

SP6438 16 Gallon 7/26/06
NOTE: A dry filter is necessary to pick up
dry material. If you use your vac to pick up
material when the filter is wet, the filter will
clog quickly and be very difficult to clean.
3. If your filter is wet but you need to use
the vac to pick up dry material, you can
quickly dry the filter by running the vac
without hose
10 minutes. The clean air rushing
through the vac will help dry the filter.

Vacuuming Liquids

1. When picking up small amounts of liquid
the filter may be left in place.
2. When picking up large amounts of liquid
we recommend that the filter be
removed. If the filter is not removed, it
will become saturated and misting may
appear in the exhaust.
CAUTION: Do not remove the filter
cage or float. It is there to shut off
airflow when the drum is full of
liquids.
3. When the liquid in the drum reaches a
predetermined level, the float mechanism
will rise automatically to cut off air-flow.
You will know that the float has risen
because vac airflow ceases and the
motor noise will become higher in pitch,
due to increased motor speed. When this
happens, turn off the vac, unplug the
power cord, and empty the drum.
4. After using the vac to pick up liquids, the
filter must be dried to avoid possible
mildew and damage to the filter.
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of
damage to the vac, do not run motor with
float in raised position.

Emptying the Drum

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental
unplug power cord before emptying
the drum.
1. To remove the lid to empty contents of
the dust drum simply lift the two drum
latches at the front and rear of the dust
drum and lift the lid assembly up and off
the dust drum and set to the side.
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2. Lay the lid assembly upside down on a
clean area while emptying drum or
changing the filter.
3. Dump the drum contents into the proper
waste disposal container.
4. If the contents are liquid, you may
dispose by using the drain provided in the
drum for easy emptying. Simply unscrew
the drain cap and allow the liquid to drain
completely out of the vac drum.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
back injury or falls, do not lift a vac
heavy with liquid or debris. Scoop or
drain enough contents out to make
the vac light enough
comfortably.

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 pull handle above
the inlet should be used.

Blowing Feature

Your wet/dry vac has a "detachable lower".
It has the capability to be used as a
dedicated blower for yard work, patio
cleanup and workshop applications to
blow sawdust and other debris.
WARNING: Always
goggles complying with ANSI Z87.1
(or in Canada, CSA Z94.3) before
using as a blower.
WARNING: Wear a dust mask if
blowing creates dust which might be
inhaled.
Drum
Latch
to lift
wear safety