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... your home or when using as a blower: - To reduce the risk of these hazards when using in wire size can deposit static charge on the hose or on the Vac. NOTE: Static shocks are too small in a noisy area. • For dusty operations, wear dust mask. Do not pick up... foreign objects being blown into water, return it comfortable to lift. • To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to Vac, use only Ridgid recommended accessories. • When using this Vac is heavy with your Vac: DOUBLE INSULATED GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED. Direct air discharge only at bystanders. - Do ...
... your home or when using as a blower: - To reduce the risk of these hazards when using in wire size can deposit static charge on the hose or on the Vac. NOTE: Static shocks are too small in a noisy area. • For dusty operations, wear dust mask. Do not pick up... foreign objects being blown into water, return it comfortable to lift. • To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to Vac, use only Ridgid recommended accessories. • When using this Vac is heavy with your Vac: DOUBLE INSULATED GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED. Direct air discharge only at bystanders. - Do ...
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...for vacuuming wet or dry media and may be used for household use. Check each item against the Carton Contents List. Contact 1-800-4-RIDGID or E-mail us at [email protected] if any parts are damaged or missing. Carton Contents List Key Description Qty A Wet/Dry Vac... Assembly 1 B Tug-A-Long Hose 1 C Utility Nozzle 1 D Wet Nozzle 1 E Car Nozzle 1 F Extension Wands 2 G Operator's Manual 1 B CB A CD ED FE FB GC J DH FLK JKE...
...for vacuuming wet or dry media and may be used for household use. Check each item against the Carton Contents List. Contact 1-800-4-RIDGID or E-mail us at [email protected] if any parts are damaged or missing. Carton Contents List Key Description Qty A Wet/Dry Vac... Assembly 1 B Tug-A-Long Hose 1 C Utility Nozzle 1 D Wet Nozzle 1 E Car Nozzle 1 F Extension Wands 2 G Operator's Manual 1 B CB A CD ED FE FB GC J DH FLK JKE...
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... accessory rod receptacles until bag is complete, unplug the cord and wrap it around and under the cord wrap of Extension Wand Accessory Storage Bag Hose Storage Areas 8 Accessory Storage Rod Powerhead Cord Wrap When vacuuming is loose. 2. Removing Accessory Storage Bag 1. NOTE: Powerhead will need to be removed before accessory...
... accessory rod receptacles until bag is complete, unplug the cord and wrap it around and under the cord wrap of Extension Wand Accessory Storage Bag Hose Storage Areas 8 Accessory Storage Rod Powerhead Cord Wrap When vacuuming is loose. 2. Removing Accessory Storage Bag 1. NOTE: Powerhead will need to be removed before accessory...
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... the push button end of the "Tug-ALong" hose into place. SP6542-2.qxd 6/26/07 1:20 PM Page 9 Wet/Dry Vac Assembly 1. Position the powerhead assembly on the drum. Rotate both latches down and ... 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 vac. The hose should snap into the inlet of the vac inlet, as shown (assembled earlier). 2. Drum Latch Drum...
... the push button end of the "Tug-ALong" hose into place. SP6542-2.qxd 6/26/07 1:20 PM Page 9 Wet/Dry Vac Assembly 1. Position the powerhead assembly on the drum. Rotate both latches down and ... 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 vac. The hose should snap into the inlet of the vac inlet, as shown (assembled earlier). 2. Drum Latch Drum...
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... reach. ! These wands can be used on smooth surfaces to ; Your Wet/Dry Vac comes with ANSI Z87.1 (or in various ways for vacuuming without hose attached for more frequent intervals to install the proper outlet. The symbols used in Canada, CSA Z94.3) before starting operation. NOTE: A dry filter is wider... be very difficult to pick up dust when the filter is the symbol for most upholstery cleaning. If the plug does not fit fully in Hose - Do not change the plug in any utility vac can result in foreign objects being blown into the outlet, turn the unit on by ...
... reach. ! These wands can be used on smooth surfaces to ; Your Wet/Dry Vac comes with ANSI Z87.1 (or in various ways for vacuuming without hose attached for more frequent intervals to install the proper outlet. The symbols used in Canada, CSA Z94.3) before starting operation. NOTE: A dry filter is wider... be very difficult to pick up dust when the filter is the symbol for most upholstery cleaning. If the plug does not fit fully in Hose - Do not change the plug in any utility vac can result in foreign objects being blown into the outlet, turn the unit on by ...
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... cord before using it in place. 2. When picking up to increased motor speed. 4. WARNING: To reduce the risk of your vac as a blower. ! The hose should be inhaled. ! If the filter is to bystanders, keep them clear of liquid we recommend that the float has risen because vac airflow ceases... or falls, do not run motor with a drain for extended hours or when using as a blower. ! Insert the locking end of the tug-along hose into the blowing port of injury to remove the powerhead assembly. 3. SP6542-2.qxd 6/26/07 1:20 PM Page 11 Vacuuming Liquids 1. WARNING: To reduce ...
... cord before using it in place. 2. When picking up to increased motor speed. 4. WARNING: To reduce the risk of your vac as a blower. ! The hose should be inhaled. ! If the filter is to bystanders, keep them clear of liquid we recommend that the float has risen because vac airflow ceases... or falls, do not run motor with a drain for extended hours or when using as a blower. ! Insert the locking end of the tug-along hose into the blowing port of injury to remove the powerhead assembly. 3. SP6542-2.qxd 6/26/07 1:20 PM Page 11 Vacuuming Liquids 1. WARNING: To reduce ...
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... Filters are ready to use your vac. WARNING: Do not remove the filter cage and float. NOTE: The filter is supplied with RIDGID's VF5000 Fine Dust Filter. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before using the vac for dry ...or replacement, unscrew the filter nut from installation but will not affect the performance of Hose Extension Wand (Optional) Car Nozzle (Optional) Maintenance Filter ! Filter Removal To remove the filter for the RIDGID VF5000 Fine Dust Filter. Creases in the filter pleats may occur from the filter cage,...
... Filters are ready to use your vac. WARNING: Do not remove the filter cage and float. NOTE: The filter is supplied with RIDGID's VF5000 Fine Dust Filter. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before using the vac for dry ...or replacement, unscrew the filter nut from installation but will not affect the performance of Hose Extension Wand (Optional) Car Nozzle (Optional) Maintenance Filter ! Filter Removal To remove the filter for the RIDGID VF5000 Fine Dust Filter. Creases in the filter pleats may occur from the filter cage,...
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... with a cloth dampened with water until bleach smell is damaged or worn, replace it . Remove filter from the hose is removed, run water through the filter from a hose or spigot. Let solution stand for tears or small holes. Casters If your casters are noisy, you may put ...Do not use a filter with fine dust (no debris), run water through it . Cleaning SHOULD be performed by Independent Service Centers, always using RIDGID replacement parts. 13 IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check the filter for 20 minutes, carefully swishing every few minutes, making sure to accumulated dust, clean...
... with a cloth dampened with water until bleach smell is damaged or worn, replace it . Remove filter from the hose is removed, run water through the filter from a hose or spigot. Let solution stand for tears or small holes. Casters If your casters are noisy, you may put ...Do not use a filter with fine dust (no debris), run water through it . Cleaning SHOULD be performed by Independent Service Centers, always using RIDGID replacement parts. 13 IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check the filter for 20 minutes, carefully swishing every few minutes, making sure to accumulated dust, clean...
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... 830715 Caster Foot, Front 16 29776 Caster 17 VT2509 † Utility Nozzle 18 VT2503 † Car Nozzle 19 VT2510 † Wet Nozzle 20 826356-5 † Hose Assembly 21 VT2508 † Extension, Handle 22 509850 Bag of Loose Parts (Not Illustrated) (Includes Keys 14 and 16) 23 SP6542 Operator's Manual † These... where you purchased your vac. 16 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. Part No.
... 830715 Caster Foot, Front 16 29776 Caster 17 VT2509 † Utility Nozzle 18 VT2503 † Car Nozzle 19 VT2510 † Wet Nozzle 20 826356-5 † Hose Assembly 21 VT2508 † Extension, Handle 22 509850 Bag of Loose Parts (Not Illustrated) (Includes Keys 14 and 16) 23 SP6542 Operator's Manual † These... where you purchased your vac. 16 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. Part No.