Emerson RIDGID WD16650 Manual Del Operador página 2

SP6438-5 16 Gallon.qxd
Table of Contents
Section
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unpacking and Checking
Carton Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Replacement Filter Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Accessory Caddy/Caster Assembly. . . . . . . . 6
Caster/Caster Foot Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
To Store Your Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cord Wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Wet/Dry Vac Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Positioning Detachable Blower
(Power Head Assembly) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Vacuuming Dry Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Vacuuming Liquids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety is a combination of common sense,
staying alert, and knowing how your
wet/dry vacuum cleaner ("Vac") works.
Safety Signal Words
DANGER: Indicates an imminently
!
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially
!
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially
!
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury, or
property damage.
When using your Vac, always follow basic
safety precautions including the following:
WARNING
!
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
or injury:
• Read and understand this manual and
all labels on the Vac before operating.
• Use only as described in this manual.
• Do not leave Vac running while
unattended - you may fail to notice
important signs indicating abnormal
operation such as loss of suction,
debris/liquid exiting exhaust, or
abnormal motor noises. Immediately
stop using Vac if you notice these
signs.
• Sparks inside the motor can ignite
flammable vapors or dust. To reduce
the risk of fire or explosion, do not
vacuum or use near combustible
liquids, gases, or dusts, such as
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Section
Page
Emptying the Drum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Moving the Wet/Dry Vac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Blowing Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Assemble the Detachable Blower
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Blower Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cleaning and Disinfecting
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Casters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Repair Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
gasoline or other fuels, lighter fluid,
cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas,
coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust,
aluminum dust, or gun powder.
• Do not vacuum anything that is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not vacuum drywall dust, cold
fireplace ash, or other fine dusts with
standard filter. These may pass
through the filter and be exhausted
back into the air. Use a fine dust filter
instead.
• To reduce the risk of inhaling toxic
vapors, do not vacuum or use near
toxic or hazardous materials.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not expose to rain or allow liquid to
enter motor compartment. Store
indoors.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
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attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
• Do not use with a torn filter or without
the filter installed except when
vacuuming liquids as described in this
manual. Dry debris ingested by the
impeller may damage the motor or be
exhausted back into the air.
• WARNING: The power cord on this
product contains lead, a chemical
known in the State of California to cause
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
• Do not leave Vac when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
• Turn off Vac before unplugging.
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for "Blowing" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
the Wet/Dry Vac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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