Vacuuming Dry Materials; Vacuuming Liquids - RIDGID WD03180 Mode D'emploi

Operation (continued)

Vacuuming Dry Materials

1. The filter must always be in correct
position at all times to avoid leaks and
possible damage to Vac.
2. When using your Vac to pick up very
fine dust, it will be necessary for you
to empty the drum and clean the filter
at more frequent intervals to maintain
peak Vac performance.
NOTE: The paper filter must be dry in
order to pick up dry material. If you use
your Vac to pick up dust when the filter is
wet, the filter will clog quickly and be very
difficult to clean.
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WARNING: Do not remove the
filter cage and float. The float
prevents water from entering the
impeller and damaging the motor.
The cage prevents fingers from
touching the moving impeller.

Vacuuming Liquids

1. When picking up small amounts of
liquid (up to one inch in the bottom of
the drum) the filter may be left in
place.
2. When picking up large amounts of
liquid (more than one inch in the
bottom of the drum) we recommend
that the filter be removed. If the filter is
not removed, it will become saturated
and misting may appear in the
exhaust.
3. When the liquid in the drum reaches a
predetermined level, the float
mechanism will rise automatically to
cut off airflow. You will know that the
float has risen because Vac airflow
ceases and the motor noise will
become higher in pitch, due to
increased motor speed. When this
happens, turn off the Vac, remove the
battery and empty the drum.
4. After using the Vac to pick up liquids,
the filter must be dried to avoid
possible mildew and damage to the
filter.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the
Vac, do not run motor with float in raised
position.
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