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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not insert any object into the handle
terminals. Do not bend, warp, pull, or
modify the handle terminals in any way.
• Do not wire battery pack(s) into handle
terminals.
• Do not use with a power supply. Do
not wire a power supply into the handle
terminals.
• Do not attempt to reverse the connection
between the battery pack(s) and handle
terminals.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and
all parts of body away from openings
and moving parts.
• To reduce the risk of falls, use extra
care when cleaning on stairs.
• To reduce the risk of back injury or falls,
do not lift a Vac that is heavy with liquid
or debris. Partially empty by scooping
debris or draining liquid.
• To reduce the risk of personal injury
or damage to Vac, use only RIDGID
recommended accessories.
• When using as a blower:
- Direct air discharge only at work area.
- Do not direct air at bystanders.
- Keep children away when blowing.
- Do not use blower for any job except
blowing dirt and debris.
- Do not use as a sprayer.
• To reduce the risk of eye injury, wear
safety eyewear. The operation of any
utility Vac or blower can result in foreign
objects being blown into the eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure
the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to the battery pack(s),
picking up or carrying the Wet/Dry
Vac. Carrying the Wet/Dry Vac with
your finger on the switch or energizing
vacuum while the switch is ON invites
accidents.
• Disconnect the battery pack from
the Wet/Dry Vac before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing the Vac. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the
Wet/Dry Vac accidentally.
• Do not expose a battery pack to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire
or temperature above 212ºF (100ºC)
may cause explosion.
• To reduce the risk of being struck by, or
pulled down by a rolling Vac, block the
casters when using on a any uneven or
sloped surface.
CAUTION:
!
• To reduce the risk of hearing damage,
wear ear protectors when using for
extended hours or in a noisy area.
• For dusty operations, wear dust mask.
• Static shocks are common when the
relative humidity of the air is low.
Vacuuming fine debris with your Vac can
deposit static charge on the hose or Vac.
To reduce the frequency of static shocks
in your home or when using this Vac, add
moisture to the air with a humidifier.
Observe the following warning that
appears on the motor housing of your Vac:
WARNING:
!
• For your own safety, read and
understand Owner's Manual.
• Do not run unattended.
• Do not pick up hot ashes, coals,
toxic, combustible/self-igniting,
flammable or other hazardous
materials.
• Do not use around explosive liquids
or vapors.
• Do not expose to rain. Store
indoors. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, do not handle
battery with wet hands or place
wet battery into charger.
• Use only battery pack listed in
owner's manual or R840087.
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