SP6625 5 gallon RIDGID
Operation
To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not operate this vac in areas with
flammable gases, vapors or explosive dust in the air. Flammable gases or
vapors include but are not limited to; lighter fluid, solvent type cleaners, oil-
base paints, gasoline, alcohol or aerosol sprays. Explosive dusts include but
are not limited to; coal, magnesium, grain or gun powder. Do not vacuum explo-
sive dust, flammable or combustible liquids or hot ashes. Do not use this vac
as a sprayer. To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not
vacuum toxic materials.
WARNING: The operation of any utili-
ty vac can result in foreign objects
being blown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always
wear safety goggles complying with
ANSI Z87.1 (or in Canada, CSA Z94.3)
shown on package before starting
operation. Safety Goggles are avail-
able at many local retail stores.
CAUTION: To reduce risk of hearing
damage, wear ear protectors when
using the vac for extended hours or
when using it in a noisy area.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). This plug will fit in
a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a quali-
fied electrician to install the proper outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way.
After you plug the power cord into the out-
let, turn the unit on by pushing the switch
from position "O" to position "l". The sym-
bols used on the switch actuator are inter-
national "On & Off" symbols. "O" is the
symbol for "OFF" and "l" is the symbol for
"ON".
= OFF
9/16/05
2:25 PM
WARNING
Vacuuming Dry Materials
1. The filter must always be in correct
2. When using your vac to pick up very fine
NOTE: A dry filter is necessary to pick up
dry material. If you use your vac to pick up
dust 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
Material Filter, stock number VF5000 will
do a better job stopping very fine particles
than the VF4000 filter.
Vacuuming Liquids
1. When picking up small amounts of
2. When picking up large amounts of
= ON
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position to reduce the risk of leaks and
possible damage to the vac.
dust, it will be necessary for you to
empty the vac canister and clean the
filter at more frequent intervals to main-
tain peak vac performance.
the vac to pick up dry material, you can
quickly dry the filter by running the vac
without
hose
attached
10 minutes. The clean air rushing
through the vac will help dry the filter.
optional
RIDGID
liquid the filter may be left in place.
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.
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