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Maintenance

Filter

WARNING: To reduce the risk of

injury from accidental starting,

unplug power cord before changing

or cleaning filter.

NOTE: This filter is made of high quality

paper designed to stop very small parti-

cles of dust. The filter can be used for wet

or dry pick up. Handle the filter carefully

when removing to clean or installing it.

Creases in the filter pleats may occur from

installation but creases will not affect the

performance of the filter.

Cleaning

Your filter should be cleaned often to

maintain peak vac performance.

Be sure to dry the filter before storing or

picking up dry debris.

IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check the

filter for tears or small holes. Do not use a

filter with holes or tears in it. Even a small

hole can cause a lot of dust to come out of

your vac. Replace it immediately.

Removal

To remove the filter for cleaning or

replacement, unscrew the filter nut from

the filter cage and lift off filter.

WARNING: Do not remove the filter

cage. It is there to help prevent your

fingers from getting into the blower

wheel.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the

blower wheel and motor, always reinstall the

filter before using the vac for dry material

pickup.

Dry Filter

1. Some removal of dry debris can be

accomplished without removing the fil-

ter from the vac. Slap your hand on top

of the lid while the vac is turned off.

2. For best cleaning results due to accu-

mulated dust, clean the filter in an open

area. Cleaning SHOULD be done out-

doors and not in the living quarters.

3. After filter removal from vac, remove the

dry debris by gently tapping the filter

against the inside wall of your dust

drum. The debris will loosen and fall.

4. For thorough cleaning of dry filter with fine

dust (no debris), run water through it as

described under “Wet Filter”.

Wet Filter

After filter is removed, run water through

the filter from a hose or spigot. Take care

that water pressure from the hose is not

strong enough to damage filter.

Installation

Refer to page 5, “Filter Assembly”.

Allow the filter to dry before reinstalling

and storing the vac.

Wet/Dry Vac

To keep your Wet/Dry Vac looking its best,

clean the outside with a cloth dampened

with warm water and mild soap.

To clean the drum:

1. Dump debris out.

2. Wash drum thoroughly.

3. Wipe out with dry cloth.

WARNING: To assure product

SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs

and adjustment should be per-

formed by Authorized Service Cen-

ters, always using RIDGID

replacement parts.

NOTE: If your casters are noisy, you may

put a drop of oil on the roller shaft to make

them quieter.

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