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Part No. SP6439

Printed in Canada

OWNERS MANUAL

WD1245/WD1635

12 U.S. GALLONS/

45 LITRES

OR 16 U.S. GALLONS/

60 LITRES

WET/DRY VAC

For Your Safety:

Read all instructions carefully

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Summary of Contents for WD1245

Page 1: ...UESTIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 1 800 4 RIDGID 1 800 474 3443 OR www ridgidvacs com VF5000 VF5000 RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED VF5000 RECOMMENDED Logon to www ridgidvacs com filterclub to Join Our Fi...

Page 2: ...avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury When using your Wet Dry Vac Vac always...

Page 3: ...le to choose the minimum wire size extension cord 3 Do not use or store near hazardous materials To reduce the risk of electric shock do not expose to rain or allow liquid to enter motor compartment S...

Page 4: ...nstructions for Servicing Double Insulated Wet Dry Vacs before servicing Observe the following warnings that appear on the motor housing of your Vac WARNING For your own safety read and understand own...

Page 5: ...missing 1 Turn the dust drum upside down on the floor 2 Insert the caster feet into the bottom of drum as shown 4 places 3 Push on the caster foot until the foot is flush with bottom of the dust drum...

Page 6: ...loat over the opening in the center of the lid with the words This Side Towards Lid laying face down over the hole 2 Line up filter cage tabs with slots in the center ring of the lid 3 Push on the fil...

Page 7: ...abs to hook onto the drum lip of the channel Wet Dry Vac Assembly Top Assembly Pull Out Flexible Locking Tab Push Down Drum Channel Drum Out Flexible Locking Tab 5 Make sure that the locking tabs are...

Page 8: ...nd snap the connector on the plug to a wrap of the cord Insert Hose Insert the push button end of the Tug a Long hose into the inlet of the vac The hose should snap into place To remove the hose from...

Page 9: ...ckup on smooth surfaces to pick up liquid and dry the surface in one stroke Car Nozzle Dry pickup nozzle for car interiors and most upholstery cleaning Extension Wands These wands can be connected tog...

Page 10: ...vacuuming is complete unplug the cord and wrap it around the motor cover Moving the Wet Dry Vac Should it become necessary to pick the vac up to move it the handles on the sides of the dust drum are u...

Page 11: ...r 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 Filter Cleaning Your filter should be cle...

Page 12: ...as needed i e waste water pick up the drum should be disinfected To disinfect the drum 1 Pour 1 gallon of water and 1 teaspoon chlorine bleach into the drum 2 Let solution stand for 20 minutes careful...

Page 13: ...at surface with the pins positioned upward and the latches close to you as shown Place the rubber squeegee on the insert with the pins fitting through the matching holes in the squeegee Make sure the...

Page 14: ...SP6439 Owner s Manual WARNING SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED WET DRY VAC In a double insulated Wet Dry Vac two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding No grounding means is provided on...

Page 15: ...Dry Vac Model Number WD12450 or WD16350 RIDGID parts are available on line at www ridgidparts com 14 23 17 16 15 13 12 18 19 20 21 22 6 5 4 7 8 9 3 11 10 2 2 27 1 24 26 25 15 WD1635 Only SP6439 3 E S...

Page 16: ...ar and tear are not covered by this warranty RIDGE TOOL shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages How local law relates to the warranty Some states do not allow the exclusio...

Page 17: ...INFORMACI N CONT CTENOS LLAMANDO AL 1 800 4 RIDGID 1 800 474 3443 O CONECT NDOSE A www ridgidvacs com VF5000 VF5000 RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED VF5000 RECOMENDADO Con ctese a www ridgidvacs com filterclu...

Page 18: ...guientes ADVERTENCIA Para reducir el riesgo de incendio sacudidas el ctricas o lesiones Lea y entienda este manual del usuario y todas las etiquetas que est n colocadas en la aspiradora para mojado se...

Page 19: ...a aspiradora como soplador Dirija la descarga de aire solamente hacia el rea de trabajo No dirija el aire hacia las personas que est n presentes Mantenga alejados a los ni os durante la operaci n de s...

Page 20: ...riesgo de sacudidas el ctricas no exponga la aspiradora a la lluvia y almac nela en interiores ADVERTENCIA Para su propia seguridad lea y entienda el manual del usuario No tenga en marcha la aspirador...

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