ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the
box. All items listed in the Includes section must be
included at the time of purchase.
WARNING:
Items in this Assembly section are not assembled
to the product by the manufacturer and require
customer installation. Use of a product that may
have been improperly assembled could result in
serious personal injury.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not oper-
ate this product until the parts are replaced. Use of
this product with damaged or missing parts could
result in serious personal injury.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this tool.
The use of attachments or accessories not recom-
mended can result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purpose listed below:
General ventilation of most household spaces
NOTICE:
This product is designed to be powered by either
a RIDGID 18V battery pack (DC mode) or by elec-
tric power (AC mode). Either power source can
be used by installing an approved battery pack or
power cord into the product as described in this
manual.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories or attachments not recommended
for use with this product. Any such alteration
or modification is misuse and could result in a
hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
INSTALLING THE FAN HEAD ONTO THE
FRAME
See Figure 1, page 9.
NOTE: Do not operate the fan or connect the power cord
or battery pack without first installing the fan head onto the
frame.
Align the upper tubes on the fan head with the lower
tubes on the frame as shown. The spring-loaded locking
pins should be aligned with the holes in the lower tube.
Push the fan head and frame together until the locking
pins click into place in the holes.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2, page 9.
Turn the control knob to the OFF ( O ) position.
Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and the battery pack is secured before
beginning operation.
Depress the latches to remove the battery pack.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack or unplug extension
cord from your product when you are assembling
parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not
in use. Removing battery pack or unplugging ex-
tension cord will prevent accidental starting that
could cause serious personal injury.
NOTE: The battery pack should be recharged after approxi-
mately 5 hours of use to reduce the possibility of damage.
Repeated deep discharge of the battery may decrease stor-
age capacity and battery life.
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