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... oilbased paints, natural gas, hydrogen, coal dust, magnesium dust, aluminum dust, grain dust, or gun powder. • Do not vacuum anything that is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your Vac, always follow basic safety precautions including the following... . . . 8 Removing Accessory Storage Bag . . 8 Accessory Storage 8 Cord Wrap 8 Wet/Dry Vac Assembly 9 Operation 10 Section Page Vacuuming Dry Materials 10 Vacuuming Liquids 11 Emptying the Drum 11 Moving the Wet/Dry Vac 11 Blowing Feature 11 Maintenance 12 Filter 12 Cleaning and Disinfecting the Wet...
... oilbased paints, natural gas, hydrogen, coal dust, magnesium dust, aluminum dust, grain dust, or gun powder. • Do not vacuum anything that is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your Vac, always follow basic safety precautions including the following... . . . 8 Removing Accessory Storage Bag . . 8 Accessory Storage 8 Cord Wrap 8 Wet/Dry Vac Assembly 9 Operation 10 Section Page Vacuuming Dry Materials 10 Vacuuming Liquids 11 Emptying the Drum 11 Moving the Wet/Dry Vac 11 Blowing Feature 11 Maintenance 12 Filter 12 Cleaning and Disinfecting the Wet...
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... Gauge A.W.G. 0-50 Ft. 14 50-100 Ft. 12 ! WARNING: For your Vac: DOUBLE INSULATED GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED. Keep children away when blowing. - Do not vacuum with wet hands. • Do not put any ventilation openings blocked; Observe the following table to an Authorized Service Center. • Do not pull or... when using an extension cord, be sure it is in your home or when using this Vac is to add moisture to Vac, use only Ridgid recommended accessories. • When using in severe eye damage. • This Wet/Dry Vac is not working as it should, has missing parts, ...
... Gauge A.W.G. 0-50 Ft. 14 50-100 Ft. 12 ! WARNING: For your Vac: DOUBLE INSULATED GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED. Keep children away when blowing. - Do not vacuum with wet hands. • Do not put any ventilation openings blocked; Observe the following table to an Authorized Service Center. • Do not pull or... when using an extension cord, be sure it is in your home or when using this Vac is to add moisture to Vac, use only Ridgid recommended accessories. • When using in severe eye damage. • This Wet/Dry Vac is not working as it should, has missing parts, ...
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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 as a blower. Contact 1-800-4-RIDGID or E-mail us at [email protected] if any parts are damaged or missing. Read this operator's manual to familiarize yourself with the product...
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 as a blower. Contact 1-800-4-RIDGID or E-mail us at [email protected] if any parts are damaged or missing. Read this operator's manual to familiarize yourself with the product...
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... rod receptacles in the two locations on rods of accessory storage bag into the holder sleeve as shown. Accessory Storage Rod Powerhead Cord Wrap When vacuuming is loose. 2. SP6542-2.qxd 6/26/07 1:20 PM Page 8 Accessory Storage Bag Installing Accessory Storage Bag 1. Slide rods of accessory storage bag until fully seated...
... rod receptacles in the two locations on rods of accessory storage bag into the holder sleeve as shown. Accessory Storage Rod Powerhead Cord Wrap When vacuuming is loose. 2. SP6542-2.qxd 6/26/07 1:20 PM Page 8 Accessory Storage Bag Installing Accessory Storage Bag 1. Slide rods of accessory storage bag until fully seated...
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... at more reach. ! coal, magnesium, aluminum, grain or gun powder. WARNING: The operation of fire or electric shock, do not vacuum toxic materials. ! Used for about and blowing debris. Provides the means of fire or explosion, do not operate this vac in the air...filter is wet but you use Familiarize yourself with the accessories the vac to clean. 3. General purpose nozzle for car interiors and most vacuuming applications. Always wear safety eyewear complying with the VF5000 Fine Dust Filter installed. If it in a polarized outlet only one stroke. NOTE...
... at more reach. ! coal, magnesium, aluminum, grain or gun powder. WARNING: The operation of fire or electric shock, do not vacuum toxic materials. ! Used for about and blowing debris. Provides the means of fire or explosion, do not operate this vac in the air...filter is wet but you use Familiarize yourself with the accessories the vac to clean. 3. General purpose nozzle for car interiors and most vacuuming applications. Always wear safety eyewear complying with the VF5000 Fine Dust Filter installed. If it in a polarized outlet only one stroke. NOTE...
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... in a noisy area. 1. It can blow sawdust and other debris. Dump the drum contents into place. 11 SP6542-2.qxd 6/26/07 1:20 PM Page 11 Vacuuming Liquids 1. If the filter is to empty the drum. 2. IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of liquids.
... in a noisy area. 1. It can blow sawdust and other debris. Dump the drum contents into place. 11 SP6542-2.qxd 6/26/07 1:20 PM Page 11 Vacuuming Liquids 1. If the filter is to empty the drum. 2. IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of liquids.
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... filter life STEP UP VF5000 STEP UP VF6000 • Cold* Ashes - Fireplace * DO NOT VACUUM ANYTHING THAT IS BURNING OR SMOKING, SUCH AS CIGARETTES, MATCHES OR HOT ASHES. • Antimicrobial Protection Microban® Microban® • Fine Indoor Particles...mold, mildew and bacteria that can shorten filter life antimicrobial product protection Fights and inhibits the growth of Mircoban Products Company MAXIMIZE VACUUM PERFORMANCE WITH A NEW FILTER Typical Replacement Frequency is as easy as 1, 2, 3... Furnace Filter - Dryer Lint - Choosing a...
... filter life STEP UP VF5000 STEP UP VF6000 • Cold* Ashes - Fireplace * DO NOT VACUUM ANYTHING THAT IS BURNING OR SMOKING, SUCH AS CIGARETTES, MATCHES OR HOT ASHES. • Antimicrobial Protection Microban® Microban® • Fine Indoor Particles...mold, mildew and bacteria that can shorten filter life antimicrobial product protection Fights and inhibits the growth of Mircoban Products Company MAXIMIZE VACUUM PERFORMANCE WITH A NEW FILTER Typical Replacement Frequency is as easy as 1, 2, 3... Furnace Filter - Dryer Lint - Choosing a...
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SP6542-2.qxd 6/26/07 1:20 PM Page 15 MAXIMIZE VACUUM PERFORMANCE WITH A NEW FILTER Typical Replacement Frequency is 2 Times Per Year Log on to www.ridgidvacs.com to Join Our Filter Club and/or Enter Our $500 Home Depot Gift Card Sweepstakes. (No Need to Join the FilterinC) lub to W NEW FILTER USED FILTER (after 8 hours of average use) Keep Your Environment Clean! 15 DIRT POLLENS SAWDUST DRYWALL DUST PET DANDER WATER/ LIQUIDS
SP6542-2.qxd 6/26/07 1:20 PM Page 15 MAXIMIZE VACUUM PERFORMANCE WITH A NEW FILTER Typical Replacement Frequency is 2 Times Per Year Log on to www.ridgidvacs.com to Join Our Filter Club and/or Enter Our $500 Home Depot Gift Card Sweepstakes. (No Need to Join the FilterinC) lub to W NEW FILTER USED FILTER (after 8 hours of average use) Keep Your Environment Clean! 15 DIRT POLLENS SAWDUST DRYWALL DUST PET DANDER WATER/ LIQUIDS