RIDGID WD0635 Manual Del Operador página 9

SP6662 ES.qxd 3/16/07
Blowing Feature
Your Wet/Dry Vac features "Full Blowing".
It can blow sawdust and other debris.
Follow the steps below to use your vac
as a blower.
WARNING: Always wear safety
!
eyewear complying with ANSI Z87.1
(or in Canada, CSA Z94.3) before
using as a blower.
! WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury to bystanders, keep them
clear of blowing debris.
CAUTION: Wear a dust mask if
!
blowing creates dust which might
be inhaled.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
!
hearing damage wear ear protectors
when using the vac/blower for
extended hours or when using it in
a noisy area.
Maintenance
Filter
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
!
injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before changing
or cleaning filter.
NOTE: The filter is made of high quality
paper designed to stop very small
particles of dust. The filter can be used
for dry pick up or small amounts of liquid.
Handle the filter carefully when removing
to clean or installing it. Creases in the
filter pleats may occur from installation
but will not affect the performance of the
filter.
Filter Cleaning
Your filter should be cleaned often to
maintain peak vac performance.
Be sure to dry the filter before storing or
picking up dry debris.
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1. Locate blowing port of your Wet/Dry
Vac.
2. Insert Tug-A-Long end of hose into the
blowing port of the vac.
3. (Optional) Attach extension wand to
swivel end of hose, then place a utility
nozzle on the wand.
4. Turn vac on and you are ready to use
your vac as a blower.
Tug-A-Long
IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check the
filter for tears or small holes. Do not use
a filter with holes or tears in it. Even a
small hole can cause a lot of dust to
come out of your vac. Replace it
immediately.
Filter Removal
To remove the filter for cleaning or
replacement, unscrew the filter nut from
the filter cage and lift off filter and filter
plate.
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the filter cage and float removed.
The float prevents water from
entering the impeller and damaging
the motor. The cage prevents finger
from touching the moving impeller.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the
blower wheel and motor, always reinstall
the filter before using the vac for dry
material pick-up.
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Hose
Extension
Wand
(optional)
Utility Nozzle
(optional)
WARNING: Do not operate with
Blowing
Port
Swivel
End of
Hose