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... be exhausted back into the air. • Turn off Vac before operating. • Use only as described in this manual. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 2 Table of Contents Section Page Important Safety Instructions 2 Introduction 4 Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents 4... Storage Holder 7 Accessory Storage 7 Wet/Dry Vac Assembly 8 Positioning Detachable Blower (Power Head Assembly 9 Operation 10 Vacuuming Dry Materials 11 Vacuuming Liquids 11 Emptying the Drum 11 Section Page Moving the Wet/Dry Vac 12 Blowing Feature 12 Assemble the Detachable Blower...
... be exhausted back into the air. • Turn off Vac before operating. • Use only as described in this manual. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 2 Table of Contents Section Page Important Safety Instructions 2 Introduction 4 Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents 4... Storage Holder 7 Accessory Storage 7 Wet/Dry Vac Assembly 8 Positioning Detachable Blower (Power Head Assembly 9 Operation 10 Vacuuming Dry Materials 11 Vacuuming Liquids 11 Emptying the Drum 11 Section Page Moving the Wet/Dry Vac 12 Blowing Feature 12 Assemble the Detachable Blower...
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...Do not run unattended. • Do not pick up hot ashes, coals, toxic, flammable or other parts. Use only identical replacement parts. Do not vacuum with your own safety, read and understand owner's manual. • Do not run Vac over cord. Do not direct discharge at work area. electric ...not handle plug, switch, or the Vac with damaged cord, plug or other hazardous materials. • Do not use around sharp edges or corners. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 3 • Do not use with wet hands. • Use only extension cords that are common when the relative...
...Do not run unattended. • Do not pick up hot ashes, coals, toxic, flammable or other parts. Use only identical replacement parts. Do not vacuum with your own safety, read and understand owner's manual. • Do not run Vac over cord. Do not direct discharge at work area. electric ...not handle plug, switch, or the Vac with damaged cord, plug or other hazardous materials. • Do not use around sharp edges or corners. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 3 • Do not use with wet hands. • Use only extension cords that are common when the relative...
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... 4 J Car Nozzle 1 K Utility Nozzle 1 L Wet Nozzle 1 M Blower Wand 1 N Owner's Manual 1 C J D K E L F M G N H I 4 SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 4 Introduction This Wet/Dry Vac with Detachable Blower is intended for vacuuming wet or dry media and may be used for household use. Call 1-800-4-RIDGID (1-800-474-3443) from the US & Canada, 01-800-701-9811...
... 4 J Car Nozzle 1 K Utility Nozzle 1 L Wet Nozzle 1 M Blower Wand 1 N Owner's Manual 1 C J D K E L F M G N H I 4 SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 4 Introduction This Wet/Dry Vac with Detachable Blower is intended for vacuuming wet or dry media and may be used for household use. Call 1-800-4-RIDGID (1-800-474-3443) from the US & Canada, 01-800-701-9811...
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The accessories and hose should be stored as shown. Cord Wrap When vacuuming is complete, unplug the cord and wrap it around the detachable blower as shown. Detachable Blower Accessory Storage Holder Accessories Cord Wrap Power... holder into the holder sleeve as shown. NOTE: Insert female end of extension wand into accessory rod receptacles until fully seated with your vac. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 7 Accessory Storage Holder Installing Accessory Storage Holder 1. Position rods of accessory storage holder. Accessory Storage Holder Clips Accessory Storage...
The accessories and hose should be stored as shown. Cord Wrap When vacuuming is complete, unplug the cord and wrap it around the detachable blower as shown. Detachable Blower Accessory Storage Holder Accessories Cord Wrap Power... holder into the holder sleeve as shown. NOTE: Insert female end of extension wand into accessory rod receptacles until fully seated with your vac. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 7 Accessory Storage Holder Installing Accessory Storage Holder 1. Position rods of accessory storage holder. Accessory Storage Holder Clips Accessory Storage...
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Rotate both latches down until you hear them snap over the drum latch catches of the unit located above the vacuum inlet on the dust drum. 3. To assemble the lid assembly to the drum assembly, lower the lid assembly onto the dust drum. Position the lid ... Detachable Blower Drum Latch Drum Catch Inlet Dust Drum Assembly Drain Cap 8 Locate the lid assembly and the drum assembly (assembled earlier). 2. Detachable Blower Handle Vacuum Inlet Lid Assembly with the detachable blower handle of the drum. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 8 Wet/Dry Vac Assembly 1.
Rotate both latches down until you hear them snap over the drum latch catches of the unit located above the vacuum inlet on the dust drum. 3. To assemble the lid assembly to the drum assembly, lower the lid assembly onto the dust drum. Position the lid ... Detachable Blower Drum Latch Drum Catch Inlet Dust Drum Assembly Drain Cap 8 Locate the lid assembly and the drum assembly (assembled earlier). 2. Detachable Blower Handle Vacuum Inlet Lid Assembly with the detachable blower handle of the drum. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 8 Wet/Dry Vac Assembly 1.
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..., reverse the plug. Used for wet pickup on by sliding the switch from position "O" to install the proper outlet. Caster Feet - SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 10 Operation ! Car Nozzle - Blower Wand - To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury: •...; Do not handle plug, switch, or Vac with your Vac. Dual-Flex™ Locking Hose - Accessory Storage Holder - Except for vacuuming and blowing debris. Each accessory may fail to notice important signs indicating abnormal operation such as it should, has missing parts, has been ...
..., reverse the plug. Used for wet pickup on by sliding the switch from position "O" to install the proper outlet. Caster Feet - SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 10 Operation ! Car Nozzle - Blower Wand - To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury: •...; Do not handle plug, switch, or Vac with your Vac. Dual-Flex™ Locking Hose - Accessory Storage Holder - Except for vacuuming and blowing debris. Each accessory may fail to notice important signs indicating abnormal operation such as it should, has missing parts, has been ...
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... the drum. 1. Drum Latch 4. Dump the drum contents into the proper waste disposal container. When using the Vac to maintain peak Vac performance. Vacuuming Liquids 1. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the Vac drum. ! To remove the lid to cut off air-flow. The filter must be...the float has risen because Vac airflow ceases and the motor noise will become saturated and misting may be removed. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 11 Operation (continued) Vacuuming Dry Materials 1. When picking up and off the Vac, unplug the power cord, and empty the drum. 4. After ...
... the drum. 1. Drum Latch 4. Dump the drum contents into the proper waste disposal container. When using the Vac to maintain peak Vac performance. Vacuuming Liquids 1. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the Vac drum. ! To remove the lid to cut off air-flow. The filter must be...the float has risen because Vac airflow ceases and the motor noise will become saturated and misting may be removed. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 11 Operation (continued) Vacuuming Dry Materials 1. When picking up and off the Vac, unplug the power cord, and empty the drum. 4. After ...
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... accident. Cord Maintenance When vacuuming is complete, unplug the cord and wrap it must be replaced by the manufacturer or their service agent or by Authorized Service Centers, always using RIDGID replacement parts. Allow drum to reduce the risk of water and 1 teaspoon chlorine bleach into the drum. 2. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM...
... accident. Cord Maintenance When vacuuming is complete, unplug the cord and wrap it must be replaced by the manufacturer or their service agent or by Authorized Service Centers, always using RIDGID replacement parts. Allow drum to reduce the risk of water and 1 teaspoon chlorine bleach into the drum. 2. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM...