CLEANING A DRY FILTER
1. Some removal of dry debris can be accomplished
without removing the Filter from the Vac. Slap your
hand on top of the Lid while the Vac is turned OFF.
2. For best cleaning results due to accumulated dust,
clean the Filter outdoors in an open area.
3. After Filter removal from Vac, remove the dry debris by
gently tapping 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 Filter as described under
“Cleaning A Wet Filter”.
CLEANING A 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.
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 allow dust to come out of your
Vac. Replace it immediately.
Allow the Filter to dry completely before reinstalling and
storing the Vac or picking up dry debris.
PULL
PULL
PUSH
DOWN
Filter Plate
Stud
Filter
Tab (2)
Rubber Gasket
Filter Cage
(C)
Filter Hole
MAINTENANCE
FILTER
NOTE:
The Filter (C) is made of high quality paper
designed to stop small particles of dust. The Filter
can be used for dry pick up or small amounts of
liquid. Handle the Filter carefully when removing or
installing it. Creases in the Filter Pleats may occur
from installation but will not affect the performance of
the Filter.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury from accidental
starting, unplug power cord before changing or
cleaning filter.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION OF THE
QWIK LOCK™ FILTER (Fig. 10)
1. To Remove Filter: Place fingers under the Two Filter
Tabs.
2. While pressing down with one thumb on the Qwik
Lock™ Stud, that protrudes through the center of the
Filter Plate, lift up on the Tabs until Filter releases.
3. Slide Filter off Filter Cage. Filter Cage and Float should
not be removed.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid Blower Wheel and Motor Damage
always reinstall Filter before using Vac for dry pickup.
4. To Install Filter: Slide the Qwik Lock™ Filter (C) over
the Filter Cage while aligning the Qwik Lock™ Stud on
the Filter Cage with the center hole in the Qwik Lock™
Integrated Filter Plate.
5. Make sure the Rubber Gasket at the bottom of the Qwik
Lock™ Filter (C) seats around the base of the Filter
Cage.
6. Firmly press the Qwik Lock™ Integrated Filter Plate
down around the Qwik Lock™ Stud until it snaps into
place.
NOTE:
Failure to properly seat the bottom Gasket and
Integrated Filter Plate to the Filter Cage could result in debris
bypassing the Filter.
Your Filter should be cleaned often to maintain peak Vac
performance.
WARNING:
Do not operate without filter cage and float, as
they prevent liquid from entering the impeller and
damaging the motor.
Fig. 10
10
WARNING:
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, any other maintenance, repairs
and adjustments should be performed by Authorized Service Centers, always using RIDGID replacement parts.
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