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Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unpacking and Checking 

Carton Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Caster/Caster Foot Assembly . . . . . . . . 4
Filter Removal and Installation . . . . . . . 5
Wet/Dry Vac Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Cord Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

To Store Your Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Vacuuming Dry Materials . . . . . . . . . . 9
Vacuuming Liquids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Emptying the Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Moving the Wet/Dry Vac. . . . . . . . . . 10
Blowing Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cleaning and Disinfecting

the Wet/Dry Vac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Casters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Repair Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Safety is a combination of using common
sense, staying alert, and knowing how your
Wet/Dry vacuum cleaner (“Vac”) works.

Safety Signal Words

DANGER:

Indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.

WARNING:

Indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: 

Indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.

When using your Vac, always follow basic
safety precautions including the following:

WARNING

- To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury:

• Read and understand this manual and

all labels on the Wet/Dry Vac before
operating. 

• Use only as described in this manual.

• Do not leave Vac running while

unattended - you may fail to notice
important signs indicating abnormal
operation such as loss of suction,
debris/liquid exiting exhaust, or
abnormal motor noises. Immediately
stop using Vac if you notice these
signs.

• Sparks inside the motor can ignite

flammable vapors or dust. To reduce
the risk of fire or explosion, do not use

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near combustible liquids, gases, or
dusts, such as gasoline or other fuels,
lighter fluid, cleaners, oil-based paints,
natural gas, coal dust, magnesium
dust, grain dust, aluminum dust, or gun
powder.

• Do not vacuum anything that is burning

or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.

• Do not vacuum drywall dust,  cold

fireplace ash, or other fine dusts with
standard filter. These may pass
through the filter and be exhausted
back into the air. Use a fine dust filter
instead.

• To reduce the risk of inhaling toxic

vapors, do not vacuum or use near
toxic or hazardous materials.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock,

do not expose to rain or allow liquid to
enter motor compartment. Store
indoors.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close

attention is necessary when used by or
near children.

• Do not use with a torn filter or without

the filter installed except when
vacuuming liquids as described in this
manual. Dry debris ingested by the
impeller may damage the motor or be
exhausted into the air.

• Do not leave Vac when plugged in.

Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.

• Turn off Vac before unplugging.

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Summary of Contents for WD12500

Page 1: ...t Thank you for buying a RIDGID product WD12500 WD1250M0 WD1250EX0 12 U S GALLON 45 LITER WET DRY VAC FOR QUESTIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 1 800 4 RIDGID 1 800 474 3443 from the US and Canada 01...

Page 2: ...le unattended you may fail to notice important signs indicating abnormal operation such as loss of suction debris liquid exiting exhaust or abnormal motor noises Immediately stop using Vac if you noti...

Page 3: ...r on cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners Do not run Vac over cord Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not handle plug switch or the Vac with wet hands Do not put any object into ventila...

Page 4: ...on Contents List Contact 1 800 4 RIDGID from the US and Canada 01 800 701 9811 from Mexico or E mail us at info ridgidvacs com if any parts are damaged or missing 1 Turn the dust drum upside down on t...

Page 5: ...other attachment hardware The stud type will determine which of the following sets of instructions should be used IMPORTANT To avoid damage to the blower wheel always reinstall the filter before using...

Page 6: ...over the ball on the end of the stud The filter is now attached Removal and Installation When Using the Threaded Stud Filter Removal 1 Unscrew nut from threaded stud 2 Pull up on filter to remove Fil...

Page 7: ...y for use Wet Dry Vac Assembly Drum Out Flexible Locking Tab Drum Channel Top Assembly Push Down Pull Out Flexible Locking Tab Push Down Pull Out Flexible Locking Tab Cord Storage Simply wrap the powe...

Page 8: ...te airborne flammables Flammable gases and vapors include lighter fluid solvent type cleaners oil based paints gasoline alcohol or aerosol sprays Flammable dusts include coal magnesium aluminum grain...

Page 9: ...r speed When this happens turn off the vac unplug the power cord and empty the drum 4 After using the vac to pick up liquids the filter must be dried to avoid possible mildew and damage to the filter...

Page 10: ...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 CAUTION To reduce...

Page 11: ...k of injury from accidental starting unplug power cord before changing or cleaning filter NOTE The filter is made of high quality paper designed to stop very small particles of dust The filter can be...

Page 12: ...g the motor on the drum Cord Maintenance When vacuuming is complete unplug the cord and wrap it around the motor cover If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or their ser...

Page 13: ...13 Notes SP6730 12 GALLON 10 27 09 1 48 PM Page 13...

Page 14: ...f grounding No grounding means is provided on a double insulated appliance nor should a means for grounding be added Servicing a double insulated Wet Dry Vac requires extreme care and knowledge of the...

Page 15: ...Model Number WD12500 WD1250M0 WD1250EX0 RIDGID parts are available on line at www ridgidparts com 10 9 8 2 21 14 13 15 16 17 18 5 4 3 23 20 19 22 11 6 7 12 1 Repair Parts continued 15 SP6730 12 GALLON...

Page 16: ...RIDGID INDEPENDENT SERVICE CENTER Pipe wrenches and other hand tools should be returned to the place of purchase What we will do to correct problems Warranted products will be repaired or replaced at...

Page 17: ...Gracias por comprar un producto RIDGID WD12500 WD1250M0 WD1250EX0 ASPIRADORA PARA MOJADO SECO DE 12 GALONES EE UU 45 LITROS PREGUNTAS O COMENTARIOS COMUN QUESE CON NOSOTROS EN 1 800 4 RIDGID 1 800 474...

Page 18: ...bserva estas se ales Las chispas que se producen en el interior del motor pueden incendiar los vapores inflamables o el polvo Para reducir el riesgo de incendio o explosi n No use la aspiradora cerca...

Page 19: ...l contenido de la aspiradora o dr nela parcialmente Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones corporales o da os a la aspiradora utilice nicamente accesorios recomendados por Ridgid Cuando utilice la aspirad...

Page 20: ...y Canad y al 01 800 701 9811 desde M xico o env enos un correo electr nico a info ridgidvacs com si cualquier pieza est da ada o falta Desempaquetado y comprobaci n del contenido de la caja de cart n...

Page 21: ...una tuerca de filtro u otro herraje de sujeci n El tipo de v stago determinar cu l de los siguientes conjuntos de instrucciones se debe utilizar IMPORTANTE Para evitar da ar la rueda del soplador rein...

Page 22: ...cia arriba para retirarlo Instalaci n del filtro 1 Deslice cuidadosamente el filtro sobre la jaula del filtro hasta que el v stago roscado sobresalga a trav s del agujero central peque o ubicado en la...

Page 23: ...del tambor 3 Aseg rese de que la tapa cubra completamente la parte superior del tambor para que no se produzcan escapes 4 Presione hacia abajo sobre las reas de los pestillos del tambor para hacer qu...

Page 24: ...les y los vapores inflamables incluyen l quido encendedor limpiadores tipo solvente pinturas a base de aceite gasolina alcohol o rociadores tipo aerosol Los polvos inflamables incluyen polvo de carb n...

Page 25: ...cidad de aspiraci n o soplado al lugar de trabajo Proporciona los medios para acoplar los tubos extensores y las boquillas Recogida de materiales secos con la aspiradora 1 El filtro debe estar siempre...

Page 26: ...oduzca el extremo de arrastre de la manguera en el orificio de soplado de la aspiradora 3 Opcional Coloque el tubo extensor en el extremo giratorio de la manguera y luego coloque una boquilla para aut...

Page 27: ...sin quitar el filtro de la aspiradora Golpee la parte superior de la tapa con la mano mientras la aspiradora est apagada 2 Para obtener ptimos resultados de limpieza debido a la acumulaci n de polvo l...

Page 28: ...o posible de la aspiradora para mojado seco limpie su exterior con un pa o humedecido con agua templada y un jab n suave Para limpiar el tambor 1 Vac e de residuos el tambor 2 Lave a fondo el tambor c...

Page 29: ...Notas 29 SP6730 12 GALLON 10 27 09 1 48 PM Page 29...

Page 30: ...ezas RIDGID se encuentran disponibles en l nea conect ndose a www ridgidparts com Pida siempre por n mero de pieza no por n mero de clave ADVERTENCIA SERVICIO DE AJUSTES Y REPARACIONES DE UNA ASPIRADO...

Page 31: ...ci n Aspiradora para mojado seco de 12 galones EE UU N meros de modelo WD12500 WD1250M0 WD1250EX0 Las piezas RIDGID se encuentran disponibles en l nea conect ndose a www ridgidparts com Pida siempre p...

Page 32: ...debidas a uso incorrecto abuso o desgaste por el uso normal no est n cubiertas por esta garant a RIDGE TOOL no ser responsable de ning n da o incidental ni emergente C mo se relaciona la ley local con...

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