RIDGID HD14000, Owner'S Manual

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Blowing Feature
Your Vac features a Blowing Port. It can
blow sawdust and other debris. Follow the
steps below to use your Vac as a Blower.
1. Locate the Blowing Port, at the rear of
the Powerhead of your Wet/Dry Vac.
2. Align the Hose Release Button of the
Tug-A-Long Positive Locking Hose with
Dual-Flex End with the Ridges on the
Blower Port. Push the Hose End straight
into the Blower Port until the Hose
Release Button fully engages the Blower
Port Ridges.
3. (Optional) Attach the Extension Wand
to swivel end of the Hose. See Locking
Accessories section of this manual for
instructions on connecting the Locking
Accessories.
4. Turn the Vac on and you are ready to
use your Vac as a Blower.
OPERATION
WARNING: Always wear safety
eyewear complying with ANSI Z87.1
(or in Canada, CSA Z94.3) before
using as a blower.
CAUTION: Wear a dust mask if
blowing creates dust which might
be inhaled.
WARNING: To reduce the risk
of injury to bystanders, keep them
clear of blowing debris.
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Blower Port
Ridges
Extension
Wand
(Optional)
Swivel End of Hose
Hose Release
Button
Tug-A-Long Positive
Locking Hose with
Dual-Flex
Blower Port
Ridges
INSERT
HOSE
Hose
Release
Button
REMOVE
HOSE
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Remove Hose:
1. Rotate Hose End in either direction to
disengage Blower Port Ridges.
2. Press the Hose Release Button and
pull the Hose End straight out of the
Blower Port.
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