Table Des Matières; Important Safety Instructions; Safety Signal Words - RIDGID 1400RV0 Mode D'emploi

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Table of Contents
Section
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents. . 4
Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Carton Contents List . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Drum/Caddy Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Wet/Dry Vac Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Vacuuming Dry Materials . . . . . . . . . 10
Vacuuming Liquids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety is a combination of using common
sense, staying alert, and knowing how your
Wet/Dry vacuum cleaner ("Vac") works.

Safety Signal Words

DANGER: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
When using your Vac, always follow basic
safety precautions including the following:
WARNING
- To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury:
• Read and understand this manual and
all labels on the Vac before operating.
• Use only as described in this manual.
• Do not leave Vac running while
unattended - you may fail to notice
important signs indicating abnormal
operation such as loss of suction,
debris/liquid exiting exhaust, or
abnormal motor noises. Immediately
stop using Vac if you notice these
signs.
• Do not leave Vac when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
• Sparks inside the motor can ignite
flammable vapors or dust. To reduce
the risk of fire or explosion, do not use
near combustible liquids, gases, or
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Emptying the Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Moving the Wet/Dry Vac. . . . . . . . . . 10
Blowing Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Accessory and Hose Storage . . . . . . . 12
Cord Wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Repair Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Servicing of Double Insulated
Wet/Dry Vacs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
dusts, such as gasoline or other fuels,
lighter fluid, cleaners, oil-based paints,
natural gas, coal dust, magnesium
dust, grain dust, aluminum dust, or gun
powder.
• Do not vacuum anything that is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not vacuum drywall dust, cold
fireplace ash, or other fine dusts with
standard filter. These may pass
through the filter and be exhausted
back into the air. Use a fine dust filter
instead.
• To reduce the risk of inhaling toxic
vapors, do not vacuum or use near
toxic or hazardous materials.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not expose to rain or allow liquid to
enter motor compartment. Store
indoors.
• This Wet/Dry Vac is not intended for
use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
• Do not use with a torn filter or without
filter installed except when vacuuming
liquids as described in this manual.
Dry debris ingested by the impeller
may damage the motor or be
exhausted into the air.
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