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WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. GALLONS/ 53 LITERS PROFESSIONAL WET/DRY VAC WD1450 FOR QUESTIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT US AT CALL 1-800-4-RIDGID (1-800-474-3443) OR www.ridgidvacs.com ! Thank you for buying a RIDGID product. SP6542-2.qxd 6/26/07 1:20 PM Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 14 U.S. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Part No. SP6542 Printed in Mexico
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. GALLONS/ 53 LITERS PROFESSIONAL WET/DRY VAC WD1450 FOR QUESTIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT US AT CALL 1-800-4-RIDGID (1-800-474-3443) OR www.ridgidvacs.com ! Thank you for buying a RIDGID product. SP6542-2.qxd 6/26/07 1:20 PM Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 14 U.S. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Part No. SP6542 Printed in Mexico
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... manual and all labels on this product contains lead, a chemical known in the State of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your Vac, always follow basic safety precautions including the following: ! WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, will result in this ...manual. WARNING - Unplug from vapors or dust, do not vacuum or use and before servicing. • Turn off Vac before operating. • Use only as gasoline or other reproductive harm. Close attention is a very fine dust which , if not avoided, may...
... manual and all labels on this product contains lead, a chemical known in the State of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your Vac, always follow basic safety precautions including the following: ! WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, will result in this ...manual. WARNING - Unplug from vapors or dust, do not vacuum or use and before servicing. • Turn off Vac before operating. • Use only as gasoline or other reproductive harm. Close attention is a very fine dust which , if not avoided, may...
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...that the connection does not come into ventilation openings. Do not pick up hot ashes, coals, toxic, flammable or other parts. do not lift a Vac that is to add moisture to a minimum, use as a blower: - NOTE: Static shocks are too small in your own safety, read and ... with damaged cord, plug or other hazardous materials. Do not direct air at work area. - Keep children away when blowing. - Do not use only Ridgid recommended accessories. • When using as a sprayer. - Wear safety eyewear. • To reduce the risk of electric shock - To reduce the risk...
...that the connection does not come into ventilation openings. Do not pick up hot ashes, coals, toxic, flammable or other parts. do not lift a Vac that is to add moisture to a minimum, use as a blower: - NOTE: Static shocks are too small in your own safety, read and ... with damaged cord, plug or other hazardous materials. Do not direct air at work area. - Keep children away when blowing. - Do not use only Ridgid recommended accessories. • When using as a sprayer. - Wear safety eyewear. • To reduce the risk of electric shock - To reduce the risk...
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...Contents List. Read this operator's manual to familiarize yourself with the product features and to understand the specific usage of carton. Contact 1-800-4-RIDGID or E-mail us at [email protected] if any parts are damaged or missing. It may be used as a blower. Unpacking and ...Checking Carton Contents Tools Required Phillips Screwdriver Remove entire contents of your new Vac. SP6542-2.qxd 6/26/07 1:20 PM Page 4 Introduction This Wet/Dry Vac is intended for vacuuming wet or dry media and may be used for household use. Carton Contents ...
...Contents List. Read this operator's manual to familiarize yourself with the product features and to understand the specific usage of carton. Contact 1-800-4-RIDGID or E-mail us at [email protected] if any parts are damaged or missing. It may be used as a blower. Unpacking and ...Checking Carton Contents Tools Required Phillips Screwdriver Remove entire contents of your new Vac. SP6542-2.qxd 6/26/07 1:20 PM Page 4 Introduction This Wet/Dry Vac is intended for vacuuming wet or dry media and may be used for household use. Carton Contents ...
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... the lid with the words "This Side Towards Lid" laying face down . To replace, follow the assembly instructions below: Filter Nut Lever ! Do not operate vac with slots in the center of the slot. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the lid. Filter Cage Tabs (3) Slots (3) Slots (3) 6 Finger tighten only. Push... blade screwdriver and insert the blade near one of the tabs between the filter cage and the center ring of personal injury or damage to vac be sure to keep hands, fingers, or any parts damaged or missing. NOTE: If filter cage or float needs to power source outlet until the...
... the lid with the words "This Side Towards Lid" laying face down . To replace, follow the assembly instructions below: Filter Nut Lever ! Do not operate vac with slots in the center of the slot. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the lid. Filter Cage Tabs (3) Slots (3) Slots (3) 6 Finger tighten only. Push... blade screwdriver and insert the blade near one of the tabs between the filter cage and the center ring of personal injury or damage to vac be sure to keep hands, fingers, or any parts damaged or missing. NOTE: If filter cage or float needs to power source outlet until the...
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... down and press until you hear them snap over the flanges on the drum/caster foot assembly as shown. To remove the hose from the vac, press the release button in the hose assembly and pull the hose out of the "Tug-ALong" hose into place. Insert Hose Insert the push... button end of the vac inlet, as shown (assembled earlier). 2. Drum Latch Drum Latch Drum Flange Press and Pull Release Button Powerhead Assembly Latch Drum 9 Position the powerhead assembly on...
... down and press until you hear them snap over the flanges on the drum/caster foot assembly as shown. To remove the hose from the vac, press the release button in the hose assembly and pull the hose out of the "Tug-ALong" hose into place. Insert Hose Insert the push... button end of the vac inlet, as shown (assembled earlier). 2. Drum Latch Drum Latch Drum Flange Press and Pull Release Button Powerhead Assembly Latch Drum 9 Position the powerhead assembly on...
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... symbol for "OFF" and "l" is wet but are not limited to ; General purpose nozzle for you use Familiarize yourself with the accessories the vac to position "l". Safety eyewear are international "On & Off" symbols. SP6542-2.qxd 6/26/07 1:20 PM Page 10 Operation ! WARNING: To reduce... wet pickup on the switch actuator are available at more reach. ! Car Nozzle - WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, this vac as a sprayer. coal, magnesium, aluminum, grain or gun powder. Always wear safety eyewear complying with the VF5000 Fine Dust Filter installed. ...
... symbol for "OFF" and "l" is wet but are not limited to ; General purpose nozzle for you use Familiarize yourself with the accessories the vac to position "l". Safety eyewear are international "On & Off" symbols. SP6542-2.qxd 6/26/07 1:20 PM Page 10 Operation ! WARNING: To reduce... wet pickup on the switch actuator are available at more reach. ! Car Nozzle - WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, this vac as a sprayer. coal, magnesium, aluminum, grain or gun powder. Always wear safety eyewear complying with the VF5000 Fine Dust Filter installed. ...
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...powerhead assembly aside on a clean area while emptying drum. 4. CAUTION: Wear a dust mask if blowing creates dust which might be dried to use your vac. 2. Locate blowing port of blowing debris. ! WARNING: To reduce the risk of liquid the filter may appear in a noisy area. 1. Dump the ...drum contents into place. 11 After using the vac to lift. The hose should be left in the drum reaches a predetermined level, the float mechanism will become saturated and misting may be used...
...powerhead assembly aside on a clean area while emptying drum. 4. CAUTION: Wear a dust mask if blowing creates dust which might be dried to use your vac. 2. Locate blowing port of blowing debris. ! WARNING: To reduce the risk of liquid the filter may appear in a noisy area. 1. Dump the ...drum contents into place. 11 After using the vac to lift. The hose should be left in the drum reaches a predetermined level, the float mechanism will become saturated and misting may be used...
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...reinstall the filter before changing or cleaning filter. The float prevents water from touching the moving impeller. NOTE: The filter is supplied with RIDGID's VF5000 Fine Dust Filter. The filter can be used for dry material pick-up or small amounts of dust. Your 14 Gallon Professional...Page 12 Operation (continued) 3. (Optional) Attach extension wand to opposite end of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before using the vac for dry pick up . 12 Creases in the filter pleats may occur from installation but will not affect the performance of Hose Extension Wand...
...reinstall the filter before changing or cleaning filter. The float prevents water from touching the moving impeller. NOTE: The filter is supplied with RIDGID's VF5000 Fine Dust Filter. The filter can be used for dry material pick-up or small amounts of dust. Your 14 Gallon Professional...Page 12 Operation (continued) 3. (Optional) Attach extension wand to opposite end of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before using the vac for dry pick up . 12 Creases in the filter pleats may occur from installation but will not affect the performance of Hose Extension Wand...
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...every few minutes, making sure to "Replacement Filter Assembly" Section of oil on the roller shaft to dry completely before reinstalling and storing the vac. SP6542-2.qxd 6/26/07 1:20 PM Page 13 Cleaning A Dry Filter NOTE: For best cleaning results due to run for approximately 10 ... or small holes. WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs and adjustments should be performed by Independent Service Centers, always using RIDGID replacement parts. 13 Rinse with fine dust (no debris), run water through the filter from a hose or spigot. The clean air rushing...
...every few minutes, making sure to "Replacement Filter Assembly" Section of oil on the roller shaft to dry completely before reinstalling and storing the vac. SP6542-2.qxd 6/26/07 1:20 PM Page 13 Cleaning A Dry Filter NOTE: For best cleaning results due to run for approximately 10 ... or small holes. WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs and adjustments should be performed by Independent Service Centers, always using RIDGID replacement parts. 13 Rinse with fine dust (no debris), run water through the filter from a hose or spigot. The clean air rushing...
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SP6542-2.qxd 6/26/07 1:20 PM Page 16 Repair Parts 14 Gallon Professional Wet/Dry Vac Model Number WD14500 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Always order by Key Number Key No. Description 1 830564 Actuator, Switch 2 813213 Switch, Toggle 3 832527 Power ... of Loose Parts (Not Illustrated) (Includes Keys 14 and 16) 23 SP6542 Operator's Manual † These replacement parts may be available where you purchased your vac. 16 Part No. Not by Part Number -
SP6542-2.qxd 6/26/07 1:20 PM Page 16 Repair Parts 14 Gallon Professional Wet/Dry Vac Model Number WD14500 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Always order by Key Number Key No. Description 1 830564 Actuator, Switch 2 813213 Switch, Toggle 3 832527 Power ... of Loose Parts (Not Illustrated) (Includes Keys 14 and 16) 23 SP6542 Operator's Manual † These replacement parts may be available where you purchased your vac. 16 Part No. Not by Part Number -
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... insulated Wet/Dry Vac requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should a means for a double-insulated Wet/Dry Vac must be done only... by qualified service personnel. Servicing a double- WARNING SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED WET/DRY VAC In a double-insulated Wet/Dry Vac,... two systems of insulation are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com ! Your double-insulated Wet/Dry Vac...shock, unplug power cord before servicing the electrical parts of the Wet/Dry Vac. 1 3 4 RIDGI 10 9 17 18 2 5 6 13 14 7 15...
... insulated Wet/Dry Vac requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should a means for a double-insulated Wet/Dry Vac must be done only... by qualified service personnel. Servicing a double- WARNING SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED WET/DRY VAC In a double-insulated Wet/Dry Vac,... two systems of insulation are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com ! Your double-insulated Wet/Dry Vac...shock, unplug power cord before servicing the electrical parts of the Wet/Dry Vac. 1 3 4 RIDGI 10 9 17 18 2 5 6 13 14 7 15...