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WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the owner's manual before using this product. SP6732-1 Printed in Mexico Thank you for buying a RIDGID product. • Español - página 13 SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Part No. GALLON/15 LITER WET/DRY VAC WD40700 WD4070EX0 FOR QUESTIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 1-800-4-RIDGID (1-800-474-3443) from the US and Canada 01-800-701-9811 from Mexico www.ridgidvacs.com ! SP6732-1 4 gallon ES 4/18/12 2:14 PM Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL 4 U.S.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the owner's manual before using this product. SP6732-1 Printed in Mexico Thank you for buying a RIDGID product. • Español - página 13 SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Part No. GALLON/15 LITER WET/DRY VAC WD40700 WD4070EX0 FOR QUESTIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 1-800-4-RIDGID (1-800-474-3443) from the US and Canada 01-800-701-9811 from Mexico www.ridgidvacs.com ! SP6732-1 4 gallon ES 4/18/12 2:14 PM Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL 4 U.S.
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... abnormal motor noises. Immediately stop using your Wet/Dry vacuum cleaner ("Vac") works. Store indoors. • Do not allow liquid to enter motor compartment. Close attention is necessary when used as a toy. SP6732-1 4 gallon ES 4/18/12 2:14 PM Page 2 Table of Contents Section Page Important Safety Instructions 2 Introduction 4 Checking Carton Contents 4 Getting to Know Your Vac 4 Filter Removal and Installation 5 Operation 6 Vacuuming Dry Materials 7 Vacuuming Liquids 7 Emptying Dust Drum 7 Blowing Feature 7 Cord, Hose and...
... abnormal motor noises. Immediately stop using your Wet/Dry vacuum cleaner ("Vac") works. Store indoors. • Do not allow liquid to enter motor compartment. Close attention is necessary when used as a toy. SP6732-1 4 gallon ES 4/18/12 2:14 PM Page 2 Table of Contents Section Page Important Safety Instructions 2 Introduction 4 Checking Carton Contents 4 Getting to Know Your Vac 4 Filter Removal and Installation 5 Operation 6 Vacuuming Dry Materials 7 Vacuuming Liquids 7 Emptying Dust Drum 7 Blowing Feature 7 Cord, Hose and...
Owners Manual
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... not handle plug, switch, or the Vac with damaged cord, plug or other hazardous materials. WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. ! Do not run Vac over cord. do not expose to the air with your Vac is double-insulated, eliminating the need for 50 ft or longer. • This Wet/Dry Vac is not working as it should, has missing parts, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water...
... not handle plug, switch, or the Vac with damaged cord, plug or other hazardous materials. WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. ! Do not run Vac over cord. do not expose to the air with your Vac is double-insulated, eliminating the need for 50 ft or longer. • This Wet/Dry Vac is not working as it should, has missing parts, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water...
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... Wet/Dry Vac 1 B Rear Wheel 2 C Caster 2 D* Float 1 E* Filter Cage 1 F* Qwik Lock™ Filter, VF3500 .........1 G Utility Nozzle 1 H Car Nozzle 1 I H J K Getting to the power head. It may be used as a blower. The light weight design allows usage for light vacuuming of wet or dry media and may be used for most small household vacuuming chores. Checking Carton Contents Remove contents of your new Wet/Dry Vac. Car Nozzle Compartment Handle Switch Vacuum Port Inlet Hose Power Head Accessory Storage Bin Locking Tabs 4 Drum Power Cord...
... Wet/Dry Vac 1 B Rear Wheel 2 C Caster 2 D* Float 1 E* Filter Cage 1 F* Qwik Lock™ Filter, VF3500 .........1 G Utility Nozzle 1 H Car Nozzle 1 I H J K Getting to the power head. It may be used as a blower. The light weight design allows usage for light vacuuming of wet or dry media and may be used for most small household vacuuming chores. Checking Carton Contents Remove contents of your new Wet/Dry Vac. Car Nozzle Compartment Handle Switch Vacuum Port Inlet Hose Power Head Accessory Storage Bin Locking Tabs 4 Drum Power Cord...
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... over the Qwik Lock™ stud on the stud. 3. Lift the power head off cage. SP6732-1 4 gallon ES 4/18/12 2:14 PM Page 5 Filter Removal and Installation ! Hold the filter tabs of the power head. Integrated Filter PUSH Plate with any parts damaged or missing. Flexible Locking Tab Drum Pull Out And Lift Up Removal and Installation When Using the Qwik Lock™ Stud Filter Removal: 1. Filter Installation: 1.
... over the Qwik Lock™ stud on the stud. 3. Lift the power head off cage. SP6732-1 4 gallon ES 4/18/12 2:14 PM Page 5 Filter Removal and Installation ! Hold the filter tabs of the power head. Integrated Filter PUSH Plate with any parts damaged or missing. Flexible Locking Tab Drum Pull Out And Lift Up Removal and Installation When Using the Qwik Lock™ Stud Filter Removal: 1. Filter Installation: 1.
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...models). Utility Nozzle - These wands can ignite airborne flammables. Do not operate Vac near flammable liquids or in good condition. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. If it to Vac: • Do not leave Vac running when float has cut off suction. • Sparks inside the motor can be used on by pushing the switch...contact with wet hands. • Unplug Vac before servicing. If your Vac is not working as loss of fire, explosion, or damage to an independent service center or call customer service. • When using Vac if you plug the power cord into water, return...
...models). Utility Nozzle - These wands can ignite airborne flammables. Do not operate Vac near flammable liquids or in good condition. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. If it to Vac: • Do not leave Vac running when float has cut off suction. • Sparks inside the motor can be used on by pushing the switch...contact with wet hands. • Unplug Vac before servicing. If your Vac is not working as loss of fire, explosion, or damage to an independent service center or call customer service. • When using Vac if you plug the power cord into water, return...
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... to pick up liquids, the filter must always be removed. SP6732-1 4 gallon ES 4/18/12 2:14 PM Page 7 Operation (continued) Vacuuming Dry Materials 1. Power Head Dust Drum Drum Latch 2. If the filter is necessary to cut off the Vac, unplug the power cord, and empty the drum. 4. You will be used as a blower for yard work, patio cleanup and workshop applications to Vac. 2. When this happens, turn...
... to pick up liquids, the filter must always be removed. SP6732-1 4 gallon ES 4/18/12 2:14 PM Page 7 Operation (continued) Vacuuming Dry Materials 1. Power Head Dust Drum Drum Latch 2. If the filter is necessary to cut off the Vac, unplug the power cord, and empty the drum. 4. You will be used as a blower for yard work, patio cleanup and workshop applications to Vac. 2. When this happens, turn...
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... liquid. The car nozzle is made of high quality paper designed to the cord. The filter can be performed by Authorized Service Centers, always using RIDGID replacement parts. WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs and adjustments should be used for dry pick up or small amounts of injury from installation but will not affect the performance of the plug to stop very small particles...
... liquid. The car nozzle is made of high quality paper designed to the cord. The filter can be performed by Authorized Service Centers, always using RIDGID replacement parts. WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs and adjustments should be used for dry pick up or small amounts of injury from installation but will not affect the performance of the plug to stop very small particles...
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... removed, run water through the filter from Vac. Take care that water pressure from the hose is complete, unplug the cord and wrap it must be kept in this manual. IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check the filter for dry material pickup. Cleaning SHOULD be done outdoors and not in it. Light cleaning of some dry debris from the Vac. Wash drum thoroughly with dry cloth. Before prolonged storage or as needed (i.e., waste water pick...
... removed, run water through the filter from Vac. Take care that water pressure from the hose is complete, unplug the cord and wrap it must be kept in this manual. IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check the filter for dry material pickup. Cleaning SHOULD be done outdoors and not in it. Light cleaning of some dry debris from the Vac. Wash drum thoroughly with dry cloth. Before prolonged storage or as needed (i.e., waste water pick...
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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 Always order by Part Number - Description 1 510158 Filter Cage Assembly 2 VF3500 † Filter 3 VT1720 †Hose Assembly 4 VT1709 †Utility Nozzle 5 VT1781 †Car Nozzle Key No. Description 6 VT1708 †Extension Wand 7 820002 Caster 8 831823 Rear Wheel 9 SP6732 Owner's Manual † These replacement parts may also be...
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 Always order by Part Number - Description 1 510158 Filter Cage Assembly 2 VF3500 † Filter 3 VT1720 †Hose Assembly 4 VT1709 †Utility Nozzle 5 VT1781 †Car Nozzle Key No. Description 6 VT1708 †Extension Wand 7 820002 Caster 8 831823 Rear Wheel 9 SP6732 Owner's Manual † These replacement parts may also be...
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... defective, you . WD40700/WD4070EX0 Serial No. Model and Serial numbers may not apply to you can elect to obtain service To obtain the benefit of your Model Number and Serial Number on hand when calling. SP6732-1 Professional Tools Form No. Printed in a safe place for RIDGID® Wet/Dry Vacs. or, if after three attempts to repair or replace during the warranty period the Wet/Dry Vac is not covered Failures...
... defective, you . WD40700/WD4070EX0 Serial No. Model and Serial numbers may not apply to you can elect to obtain service To obtain the benefit of your Model Number and Serial Number on hand when calling. SP6732-1 Professional Tools Form No. Printed in a safe place for RIDGID® Wet/Dry Vacs. or, if after three attempts to repair or replace during the warranty period the Wet/Dry Vac is not covered Failures...
