Emptying The Drum; Moving The Wet/Dry Vac; Blowing Feature - RIDGID WD12701 Manuel Du Propriétaire

SP6765-3 12 GALLON ES
Operation (continued)

Emptying the Drum

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
!
injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before emptying
the drum.
1. The Vac comes equipped with a drain
for easy emptying of liquids. Simply
unscrew the drain cap and lift the
opposite side slightly to empty the
drum.
2. Another option is to remove the lid.
Pull the flexible latches outward on
each side of the lid to release from the
drum.
3. While holding the latches out, lift the
top assembly up and away from the
drum.
4. Lay top assembly upside down on a
clean area while emptying drum or
changing filter.
5. Dump the drum contents into the
proper waste disposal container.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
!
back injury or falls, do not lift a Vac
heavy with liquid or debris. Scoop
or drain enough contents out to
make the Vac light enough to lift
comfortably.

Moving the Wet/Dry Vac

Should it become necessary to pick the
Vac up to move it, the handles on the
sides of the dust drum are used to lift.
To maneuver the Vac, the pull handle
above the inlet should be used.
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Blowing Feature

Your Wet/Dry Vac features "Full Blowing".
It can blow sawdust and other debris.
Follow the steps below to use your Vac
as a blower.
eyewear complying with ANSI Z87.1
(or in Canada, CSA Z94.3) before
using as a Blower.
injury to bystanders, keep them
clear of blowing debris.
blowing creates dust which might
be inhaled.
hearing damage, wear ear protectors
when using the Vac/Blower for
extended time or in a noisy area.
1. Locate blowing port of your Wet/Dry
2. Insert locking end of hose into the
3. (Optional) Attach extension wand to
4. Turn Vac on and you are ready to use
Dual-Flex
Locking
Hose
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WARNING: Always wear safety
!
!
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
! CAUTION: Wear a dust mask if
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
!
Vac.
blowing port of the Vac.
swivel end of hose, then place a car
nozzle on the wand.
your Vac as a blower.
Extension
Wand
(optional)
Car
Nozzle
(optional)
Blowing
Port
Swivel
End of
Hose