RIDGID WD40500 Manuel Du Propriétaire page 8

SP6857 4 gallon ES
Cord and Hose Storage
1. Your Vac has a convenient area to
store your power cord and Vac hose.
2. Wrap the power cord around the top of
the handle on the Vac and attach the
end of the plug to the cord.
3. Wrap the hose around the Vac as
shown and place the small swivel end
inside the larger one.
!
CAUTION: A partially unwrapped
cord may fall in coils near your feet.
You could trip. To reduce the risk of
this, always fully unwrap the cord
before plugging it in.
Maintenance
!
WARNING: To assure product
SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs
and adjustments should be
performed by Authorized Service
Centers, always using RIDGID
replacement parts.
Cleaning Vac Filter
!
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before changing
or cleaning filter or foam pad.
NOTE: The filter is made of high quality
paper designed to stop very small
particles of dust. The filter can be used
for dry pick up or small amounts of liquid.
Handle the filter carefully when removing
to clean or installing it. Creases in the
filter pleats may occur from installation
but will not affect the performance of the
filter.
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Car Nozzle
Compartment
Handle
Filter Removal
Refer to page 5 "Filter Removal and
Installation" Section of this manual.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the
blower wheel and motor, always reinstall
the filter before using the Vac for dry
material pickup.
Cleaning A Dry Filter
NOTE: For best cleaning results due to
accumulated dust, clean the filter in an
open area. Cleaning SHOULD be done
outdoors and not in the living quarters.
1. Light cleaning of some dry debris from
the filter can be accomplished without
removing the filter from the Vac. Simply
slap your hand on top of the handle
while the Vac is turned off.
2. Remove filter from Vac. Gently tap the
filter against the inside wall of your dust
drum and the debris will loosen and fall.
3. For thorough cleaning of a dry filter
with fine dust (no debris) you may run
water through it as described under
"Cleaning A Wet Filter" Section.
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Hose
Storage
Area
Power
Cord